With Donald Trump’s political stock suddenly reaching new highs—after he survived an assassination attempt and starred in a slickly produced convention, while President Biden stays at home with Covid, all in one week—business leaders must revisit their scenarios for a Trump presidency. They should keep three factors front and center: Trump’s stance on taxes and … Read more
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on June 14: 1777: The Second Continental Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States, a symbol that would go on to represent the nation worldwide and become an iconic emblem. 1801: Martha Washington hosts the first Quadrille Ball … Read more
The fact described in the text is the order of play on the main showcourts on the seventh day of the French Open.
Tens of thousands of Russians who fled to Turkey after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine have been leaving due to residency issues and soaring costs. The number of Russians with Turkish resident permits fell to 96,000, down by more than a third from 154,000 at the end of 2022. Many have headed to Serbia and Montenegro. Turkish inflation hit 70% last month, and basic banking has become difficult due to sanctions. Some Russians have also left due to struggles to get residence permits since early 2023.
2nd Iberoamerican Film Festival is the second edition of the festival with Latin American film screenings. It is organized by the embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Portugal, and Spain, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Nicosia and The Friends of the Cinema Society. The festival will take place on May 21, 23, 28, 30, and June 4 at Cine Studio, University of Nicosia. All screenings will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English or Greek, and entry is free.
The rise of the far-right is becoming normalized in Cyprus and beyond, with political parties adopting its rhetoric in an attempt to tame it. This normalization is not exclusive to Cyprus or Greece, as far-right parties are gaining power in countries like Italy, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Slovakia, Czechia, Belgium, the USA, and Argentina. The far-right’s communication skills and appeal in a conspiracy-obsessed society are contributing to its success, raising concerns about a return to pseudo-eugenic and misanthropic theories reminiscent of the Middle Ages.
Kylian Mbappe confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain after this season and is expected to join Real Madrid.
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June.
The fact described in the text is that the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Argentina, Stelios Georgiades, introduced the people of Argentina to flavors from Cyprus during Easter, including flaounes made with halloumi and local cheeses.