Storms hit the centre of the capital
Fact: Rainstorms hit Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon, with the weather expected to clear up in the evening.
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Panayiotou lauds Cyprus, ’ agricultural, environmental achievements after joining EU
Fact: Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou praised Cyprus’ agricultural environmental policies on the 20th anniversary of the country’s accession to the EU.
Borrell discusses Cyprus problem with Holguin
Fact: Holguin will meet President Nikos Christodoulides again to discuss next steps regarding the Cyprus problem.
Russia-US judicial thriller in Cyprus
A legal battle over the extradition of businessman Artur Petrov, who is accused by the US of supplying microelectronic components for Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, has been ongoing in Cyprus since last August. The Court of Appeal recently overturned a decision blocking his extradition, leading to a potential appeal to the Supreme Court. This case has political dimensions and international implications, with Russian news agency TASS closely following the developments.
What is empathy?
– Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
– Empathy is a key indicator of emotional intelligence.
– Empathy is derived from the Ancient Greek word ἐμπάθεια (empatheia) meaning physical affection, passion, partiality.
– Empathy is an important part of counselling techniques.
– A lack of empathy could lead to a lack of helping behavior or rude comments.
– Empathy involves perspective-taking and vicarious emotion.
– Empathy is different from sympathy, as empathy requires understanding the person’s feelings.
– Empathy is about experiencing feelings as if you were that person through the power of imagination.
– There are three types of empathy: cognitive empathy, emotional empathy, and compassionate empathy.
– Empathy is core in therapeutic practice to create a safe and confidential relationship with the client.
Bayern ready for winner-takes-all match at Real, says Tuchel
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel confident they can beat them in the return leg in Madrid.
Cyprus to mark 20 years since joining EU
Cyprus will celebrate 20 years since being inducted into the EU with an event at the presidential palace. President Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will address the event, which will also be attended by other officials. Students will present their actions in the framework of the “School-Ambassador of the European Parliament” program, and there will be a photograph exhibition of the Press and Information Office from before and after Cyprus’s accession to the EU.
Musk disbands Tesla EV charging team, leaving customers in the dark
Elon Musk made an abrupt decision to lay off employees who ran Tesla’s electric vehicle charging business, leaving automakers uncertain about the future of the Tesla Supercharger network.
Restaurant review: Pasta Strada, Nicosia
The restaurant industry has changed with more people ordering food at home instead of dining out. Pasta Strada in Nicosia offers a variety of pasta dishes, salads, and soups for takeaway and delivery. They focus on providing variety, consistency, and speed in their service. The menu is extensive, and the dishes are consistently well-prepared and delivered promptly. Pasta Strada has gained a reputation for being a reliable and affordable option for Italian pasta in Nicosia.
Police arrest 13 in Limassol traffic operations
Fact: Police in Limassol arrested 13 people during operations of the traffic squad overnight.