Over 14% of children are victims of cyber bullying

Over 14% of children are victims of cyber bullying

– Just over 14 per cent of children in Cyprus have fallen victim to cyberbullying at least once or twice in the last few months.
– 9.5 per cent of children had bullied another child online in the past few months at least once or twice.
– 14.4 per cent of children reported being bullied in the same timeframe and frequency.
– 4.3 per cent of students had bullied children at school at least two to three times in the past few months.
– 7.8 per cent of students were bullied at least two to three times a month in the last months.
– 10.6 per cent of children were involved in fights at least three times in the past year.
– The increase in cyberbullying is alarming, particularly in the past few years among certain groups of children.

Spain, ’s ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

Spain, ’s ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions. The High Court will also try the former coach of the women’s national team, Jorge Vilda, the team’s current sporting director, Albert Luque, and the federation’s head of marketing, Ruben Rivera. The court set a bail of 65,000 euros for Rubiales’ charge of sexual assault and another 65,000 euros to be posted jointly between Rubiales, Vilda, Luque, and Rivera for the coercion charge.

Maltese central bank governor, deputy PM face fraud charges

Maltese central bank governor, deputy PM face fraud charges

Malta’s attorney general has filed charges of fraud and misappropriation of funds against Central Bank of Malta Governor Edward Scicluna and Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne in connection with a hospital privatisation scandal from 2015. Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, his chief of staff, and a former health minister also face serious corruption charges related to the scandal. The deal, valued at 4 billion euros, was annulled by Malta’s highest court in February due to fraud. Fearne has denied the charges, while Scicluna has not commented on the accusations. Muscat, Schembri, and Mizzi deny charges of money laundering, corruption, bribery, and more. Muscat resigned in 2020 after a close friendship with businessman Yorgen Fenech was revealed. Prime Minister Abela has defended Fearne’s integrity but has not confirmed plans to nominate him as Malta’s next European Commissioner. No date has been set for the formal court arraignments.

Old GSP stadium area project to be finished in autumn

Old GSP stadium area project to be finished in autumn

The project to renovate the area of the old GSP stadium in Nicosia will be completed in the autumn. The project costs around €20 million and will add to the large pedestrian area on the southwestern side of the walled city, functioning as a “green lung”.

30kg of smuggled lamb meat seized at crossing point

30kg of smuggled lamb meat seized at crossing point

Fact: 30 kilograms of smuggled lamb meat was seized at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point by Turkish Cypriot police.

Chestertons Global launches in Cyprus

Chestertons Global launches in Cyprus

Chestertons Global has expanded into the Cyprus property market with the launch of Chestertons Cyprus Residential, which will operate out of two premises in Paphos.

‘, No reason why Cyprus can’t have a big-time F1 driver’

‘, No reason why Cyprus can’t have a big-time F1 driver’

– Sean Kelly, a Formula 1 statistician, discussed the challenges and potential pathways for aspiring talents from countries like Cyprus and Greece.
– One of the biggest barriers to entering Formula 1 is financial, with drivers needing substantial financial backing to reach the highest levels of the sport.
– Kelly emphasized the importance of financial support in a driver’s journey to Formula 1, stating that 80% of the job as a racing driver is putting money together.
– Access to motorsport infrastructure is also crucial for aspiring drivers, with moving to another country with developed facilities often necessary.
– Kelly highlighted the potential for success for drivers from under-represented nations, citing examples of smaller countries producing celebrated drivers like the Netherlands.
– The proposed Mediterranean Grand Prix could potentially elevate the sport’s profile in regions like Greece and Cyprus, opening new doors for local talents.
– With the right mix of talent, financial support, and investment in infrastructure, overcoming the challenges of reaching Formula 1 is possible for drivers from less represented countries.

Second arrest made over torching of police car

Second arrest made over torching of police car

Fact: A second arrest was made in connection with the torching of a police car in Limassol on Easter Saturday night.

Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security

Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security

The Olympic flame reached Marseille, just outside the Old Port, 79 days before the Paris 2024 Games Opening Ceremony.

Art exhibition at Ekate captures the human spirit

Art exhibition at Ekate captures the human spirit

A new art exhibition titled “The Wanderer” by Anthoula Simadiakou is set to open in Nicosia at Ekate (Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts) on May 17. The artist draws inspiration from diverse cultures and human encounters during her travels, capturing the human soul in her artworks. The exhibition features paintings created with different materials and techniques, aiming to convey vitality and explosive expression. Simadiakou’s goal is to invite viewers to embrace the beauty of diversity and feel the truths of the human soul.