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Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Karapaşaoğlu jailed for defying call-up

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Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Karapaşaoğlu jailed for defying call-up

Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Halil Karapaşaoğlu was sentenced to three days in prison for refusing to pay a fine related to his mobilisation call. This is his second trial in the occupied north for defying the call-up, with his initial declaration of conscientious objection in 2013 leading to military court trials until 2019. Despite receiving a fine in 2019, his refusal to pay resulted in a 20-day prison sentence, later reduced to three nights and four days by a higher court. Critics, such as Murat Kanatlı, have condemned the ruling, pointing out the officials’ hypocrisy in advocating for human rights in European forums but failing to implement relevant ECHR decisions domestically. Karapaşaoğlu’s lawyer, Öncel Pili, has pledged to continue fighting for conscientious objector rights despite the imprisonment.

Voting for ELAM is not a solution

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Voting for ELAM is not a solution

A vote for ELAM is not a protest vote, but rather a vote for a party with ties to the Greek neo-Nazi party, Golden Dawn. There is a close relationship between DISY and ELAM, with personnel transfers between the two parties. ELAM lacks substantial proposals for cultural preservation and regeneration. A vote for ELAM supports decline and does not offer solutions for the future. Traditional parties have also failed to provide viable options, allowing parties like ELAM to thrive.

Does money bring happiness?

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Does money bring happiness?

A 2010 study in the US found that an annual income of ,000 could lead to happiness by covering basic needs and allowing for enjoyable activities. However, new calculations suggest the threshold for happiness is now 0,000 due to rising costs of living. While money doesn’t guarantee happiness, it does provide comfort and security. Despite this, recent crises have shown the vulnerability of relying solely on income for happiness, leading younger generations to seek fulfillment in experiences that often come with a price tag.

The joke with the Cabinet meetings

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The joke with the Cabinet meetings

The text criticizes the practice of televising the President’s introduction before Cabinet meetings, questioning the purpose it serves beyond displaying government power. The President is shown doling out orders to ministers, addressing them by their first names and discussing important issues such as the Larnaca marina and amendments to laws. The outcome of the discussion is announced at the end of the meeting, which is closed to the public, leading to the question of the point of televising the introduction.

Limassol games studio receives $3 million investment , — The Games Fund joins journey ‘from Cyprus to global charts’

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Limassol games studio receives $3 million investment , — The Games Fund joins journey ‘from Cyprus to global charts’

Juicy Button Games, a new independent games studio based in Cyprus, has successfully completed a million seed round led by The Games Fund. The investment will fuel the development of an innovative mobile-first 4x strategy game from their headquarters in Limassol, Cyprus. The founding team of Juicy Button Games includes Alexander Kravchuk, Anton Sinelnikov, and Aleksandr Zaytsev, who have a track record of creating successful mobile games. The Games Fund is a specialist early-stage VC fund with offices in Cyprus and New York that invests in outstanding video game developers and GameTech companies.

He once sold tea, now India, ’s Modi seeks his own ‘tryst with destiny’

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He once sold tea, now India, ’s Modi seeks his own ‘tryst with destiny’

Narendra Modi aims to set India on the path to abolishing poverty and becoming a fully developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of independence from British colonial rule.

First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9

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First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9

The first election results on June 9 are expected to come out by 7.30pm on Sunday night, with final results expected to be received by 7-8am on Monday morning.

Qatar , ‘interested’ in taking on Larnaca port

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Qatar , ‘interested’ in taking on Larnaca port

Qatar has shown interest in taking on the running of the Larnaca port. President Nikos Christodoulides wants the issue to be handled immediately. Kition sent notice of dismissal to all its workers at the port on Tuesday night.

Larnaca small boat owners beg for marina fee reduction

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Larnaca small boat owners beg for marina fee reduction

Small boat owners at the Larnaca marina are asking for reduced fees, which were increased by as much as 25% in March by the previous operator. They have not received a positive response when requesting a meeting with the Transport Minister and the transport ministry’s permanent secretary. Boats are beginning to run aground as sand accumulates on the seafloor due to the lack of dredging at the marina.

Cyprus repatriates remains of 15 missing Greeks

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Cyprus repatriates remains of 15 missing Greeks

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that burying the remains of Greeks missing since the 1960s and 1974 invasion, and repatriating others, is a matter of national pride for all Greeks.