Investigation into monastery above board says Archbishop
The Archbishop stated that the events at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are within the statute of the Church and legal, and the trial will proceed normally.
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Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal claim inquiry illegal
Monks embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal have stated that the investigative committee’s procedures are illegal. The church’s 2021 ruling required investigative committees to have three members, while the church’s establishment charter stipulates five members.
Hundreds feared dead after landslide in Papua New Guinea [VIDEO]
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A massive landslide in northern Papua New Guinea buried more than 50 homes in Kaokalam village, resulting in nearly 300 deaths, including the brother and cousin of a villager named Ninga Role. The Australian Broadcasting Corp and local media reported over 100 casualties. Prime Minister James Marape stated that disaster officials and the PNG Defence Force were being sent to assist with relief efforts and reconstruction. The landslide hit a section of highway near the Porgera gold mine, operated by Barrick Gold, but the impact on the mine’s operations was still being assessed.
Israel stops Spanish consulate from providing services to Palestinians
Israel is blocking the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem from providing services to Palestinians in the West Bank after Spain recognized Palestine. Israel accuses Spain, Ireland, and Norway of rewarding Hamas for attacking Israel. Spain’s Labour Minister used an expression that Israel sees as a call for its destruction. Spain is analyzing Israel’s decision to limit the consulate’s abilities to serve Palestinians.
Corbyn to run as independent in UK election
Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of Britain’s Labour Party, announced he will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election on July 4. Labour suspended Corbyn in 2020 due to handling of anti-Semitism complaints. Despite not being included in the shortlist for candidates for his Islington North seat, Corbyn decided to run independently, stating that members of Islington North Labour were denied the right to choose a candidate.
Larnaca beach littered by discarded waste from boats, affecting turtles [PHOTOS+VIDEO]
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Beachgoers in Pervolia, Larnaca, have reported boat owners and tour operators dumping garbage overboard, posing a threat to marine life, especially turtles. Residents found various waste items littering the beach for three consecutive days, including shoes, toiletries, food containers, and plastic packaging. One resident expressed outrage at the lack of consideration for the environment and the local community.
Google acquiring HubSpot would bolster bid to challenge Microsoft
Google is considering acquiring HubSpot, a US marketing software maker with a market value of billion, to enhance its ability to compete against Microsoft in offering cloud-based applications to companies.
Instructional video for June 9 elections released
The interior ministry has uploaded an instructional video online to help voters cast their ballots correctly for the upcoming elections on June 9. Voters must mark their ballot paper with a blue or black pen in the designated spot under the column of the combination or next to the name of the individual candidate of their preference. Voters cannot choose candidates from different combinations and must vote for either a combination or a single independent candidate. If a voter votes for both a combination and an independent candidate, the ballot paper will be invalid.
The ‘Fidias phenomenon’ in politics
Fidias Panayiotou, a successful online personality, has entered the political arena during the dual elections of June 9. Despite his popularity and savvy marketing strategies, it remains unclear what his political positions are and which group he will align with in the European Parliament. He has claimed to have a 5% share of the votes in a survey, which could translate to over 10,000 votes. While he has gained recognition through his online presence, the question remains whether figures like him can bring about substantive change in a political system struggling with credibility.
They prefer the bear to the man
The TikTok question “Would you rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear?” sparked a viral trend with over 10,000 posts using the hashtags #manvsbear and #manorbear. Six out of seven women said they would choose the bear, citing reasons such as knowing what to expect from a bear and feeling safer with a bear than a man. The fear of men is a common experience among women, supported by statistics showing higher rates of violence from men. This fear may explain why most women would prefer to be stuck in a forest with a bear rather than a man.