Fact: The Nicosia Municipal Theatre will host a special performance featuring the Hamazkayin Sipan dance group of Cyprus and the Kousan Choir of Lebanon presenting a rich cultural programme on May 11.
– Dozens of people gathered in Kathikas village to watch the re-enactment of Jesus’ walk to Calvary.
– The tradition has been ongoing for over 40 years and is attracting locals and tourists to Paphos’ village.
– Kathikas community leader Menelaos Tourvas carried the cross during the re-enactment.
– The tradition began when the late priest of the community visited Jerusalem and saw the tradition there.
– The community leader emphasized that the tradition will continue to be passed down for generations to come.
The fact described in the text is that the act of covering one’s face at a protest may be outlawed according to a new bill put forward by the government.
The Republic of Cyprus received positive feedback for its efforts to combat money laundering, aligning with recommendations from the Council of Europe’s Moneyval Committee. However, experts point out that the country still struggles to effectively address money laundering, with a lack of convictions for white-collar crimes. A recent incident involving a Ukrainian woman bringing in millions of euros highlights the system’s weaknesses. Despite progress, Cyprus faces significant challenges in tackling money laundering.
Ayoub El Kaabi scored a hat-trick for Olympiakos in their 4-2 away win against Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg.
The fact described in the text is that the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy to Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, will be on her third official visit to Cyprus between May 7 to 14.
Fact: The recipe for Raw Chocolate Gogi Berry Dessert includes ingredients like ripe bananas, vanilla extract, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, almond flour, gogi berries, cocoa powder, dark vegan chocolate, and agave.
Injective Protocol has launched its latest version, Injective 3.0, on the mainnet with the aim of reducing INJ’s total supply over time.
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced the launch of two new programmes, Excellence and Post-Doc, with a total budget of €14.5 million. The Excellence programme has a budget of €12 million and covers life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities. The maximum funding per project is €200,000 for life sciences and physical sciences and engineering, and €120,000 for social sciences and humanities. The Post-Doc programme has a budget of €2.5 million and funds projects in the same scientific areas. The aim of the programmes is to foster scientific excellence and support post-doctoral researchers in carrying out specialized projects. Interested parties can submit proposals via the IRIS portal by July 5, 2024.
The Industrial Turnover Index in Cyprus reached 124.3 units in February 2024, marking a 5.2% increase compared to the same month in 2023. The manufacturing sector recorded a 10% increase in February 2024.