The first weekend of June will feature various events in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos. In Nicosia, there will be a street food market at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens on Friday, the Cyprus Pride March on Saturday, and the 27th Cultural Festival of the University of Nicosia opening on Sunday.
Israeli tanks continued to raid Rafah for a second day, defying the World Court’s order to end attacks on the city. The United States did not believe a major ground operation was underway, despite Israel’s incursion into Rafah. Residents reported Israeli tanks entering various areas before retreating towards the border with Egypt. The Palestinian health ministry called for immediate healthcare assistance in Rafah and northern Gaza, where hospitals had stopped functioning. UNRWA reported that around a million Palestinians had fled after Israeli evacuation orders. The Red Crescent Society evacuated medical teams due to ongoing bombardments. The World Court criticized Israel for not ensuring the safety and well-being of the evacuees from Rafah. Israel proposed a ceasefire and hostage release to Qatar, but Hamas insisted talks were pointless unless Israel ended its offensive on Rafah. Over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people are facing worsening hunger.
The government plans to create a food safety authority in Cyprus.
Breast Implant Illness is a term used to describe a range of symptoms attributed to implants such as fatigue, joint pain, cognitive difficulties, and other systemic issues after having the procedure.
Lidl Cyprus will host three special screenings over June 12-14, 2024, featuring films where food plays a central role. Attendees will enjoy a three-course meal before each movie, inspired by the film’s gastronomy. The screenings include ‘The Lunch Box’ on June 12, ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ on June 13, and ‘Ratatouille’ on June 14. Lucky winners can participate for free by registering on Lidl’s website by June 4.
The United States and Europe are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians.
Twelve people were injured on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland due to turbulence, but the plane landed safely. The incident lasted less than 20 seconds during food and drinks service.
Twelve people were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland, but the plane landed safely and as scheduled.
