“Anti-government” protests in occupied north gain momentum

“Anti-government” protests in occupied north gain momentum

Animal producers in the occupied north are in the eighth day of their protests, supported by unions, civil society organizations, and political parties. The protests gained momentum despite a government decree postponing a planned strike by the Air Traffic Controllers’ Union. The producers are demanding affordable, domestic meat and criticizing the government for importing frozen meat. Union leaders accused the administration of neglecting the people’s needs and prioritizing special interests. The protesters are calling for the government to resign and are emphasizing the importance of supporting domestic producers and the economy.

Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement (photos+video)

Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement (photos+video)

Scores of graduating students staged a walkout from Yale University’s commencement exercises on Monday, protesting the Israeli war in Gaza, Yale’s financial ties to weapons makers, and its response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. The walkout drew cheers from fellow students but was otherwise peaceful, with no mention made from the stage.

Tunisian police arrest prominent lawyer critical of president

Tunisian police arrest prominent lawyer critical of president

Tunisian police arrested lawyer Sonia Dahmani, known for criticizing President Kais Saied, along with two journalists.

National guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was strangled, judge rules (Update 4)

National guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was strangled, judge rules (Update 4)

Fact: The death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005 was ruled as a result of strangulation and not suicide by a judge.

Tennis-Nadal bids farewell to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Tennis-Nadal bids farewell to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rafa Nadal was defeated by Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open, marking his final appearance at a tournament he has won five times. Nadal struggled with injury and missed reaching his 100th Masters 1000 quarter-final. Nadal plans to retire after the 2024 season. Lehecka will face Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals.

Judge fines Trump $9,000 for contempt, threatens jail

Judge fines Trump $9,000 for contempt, threatens jail

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president ,000 for contempt of court and warned that he could face jail time if he continued to violate a gag order.

Armenians march on genocide remembrance day

Armenians march on genocide remembrance day

Fact: Dozens of people marched in Nicosia to commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, also known as “Armenian Martyrs Day”, observed annually on April 24 to commemorate the victims of the Armenian genocide of 1915.

Book Review: Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman

Book Review: Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman

Fact: Adelle Waldman’s novel “Help Wanted” focuses on the working-class employees of a big-box department store called Town Square in Potterstown, NY, who struggle to make ends meet by working multiple jobs.

Nicosia: Protest over Anisur’s death – “We are asylum seekers, not criminals”

Nicosia: Protest over Anisur’s death – “We are asylum seekers, not criminals”

Around 300 people marched in Nicosia against racism and police violence, following the death of Anisur Rahman. The protesters demanded an end to police repression, respectful treatment of immigrants, equal access to healthcare, an end to dehumanization of asylum seekers, and a stop to deportations.

Teachers’ union member accused of assaulting student representatives

Teachers’ union member accused of assaulting student representatives

The Cyprus Student Coordinating Committee (PSEM) strongly condemns an incident at Idalion Lyceum where teachers aggressively removed banners with slogans marking 50 years of occupation, despite approval from school management. PSEM accuses the teachers of silencing the Central Student Council and calls for accountability from the school management and the Minister of Education.