Voting started at 7am across Cyprus on Sunday, with 698,896 registered voters eligible for the election of six MEPs and local authority posts.Chief returning officer Elikkos Elia confirmed the timely opening of all 1,847 polling stations in the Republic, along with ten stations in Greece. Additional polling stations in Belgium and the UK opened later, … Read more
Climate change is impacting the Canadian wine industry, with recent events like a cold snap in the Okanagan Valley causing significant damage to grapevines. The industry must adapt to changing environmental conditions by embracing new production methods, technologies, and sustainable farming practices. Policymakers should support the transition to a more sustainable future for the wine industry. Additionally, changing consumer trends, such as a decrease in wine consumption and a preference for quality over quantity, are also affecting the industry. Despite these challenges, there is hope that adaptation strategies and agritech innovation can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead to a more sustainable and innovative viticulture sector.
An upcoming week-long Burger Week event at Moondog’s Bar & Grill in Nicosia will feature a specially designed menu with 40 different burgers and sauces. One lucky winner will have the opportunity to fly to Warsaw to see Metallica live in concert. The draw for the competition will take place on June 9, with every burger ordered counting as one entry. The prize includes return flights for two, 4-star hotel accommodation, and two tickets to the concert on July 7.
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.
A national strategy to support the elderly is set to launch by September.
– After 19 years, a court has ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered, not that he committed suicide.
A flea market called Made with Love is taking place in Nicosia as part of Pride celebrations. It provides a platform for LGBTQ and Allies creators to showcase and sell their unique products.
Iran declared five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi, but the response was subdued compared to previous senior figure deaths. Despite prayers and mourning, most shops remained open. Raisi’s crackdown on anti-establishment protests in 2022-2023 led to opposition celebrating his death. Critics do not expect significant change in the regime after his passing. Raisi’s legacy is divisive, with supporters praising his work ethic and opponents condemning his role in past executions. Many Iranians believe another hardline figure will replace him, continuing the current regime’s policies.
The Soviet Union influenced Akel to reject a solution plan proposed by the US, UK, and Canada for the Cyprus problem in 1976. The Soviet Union did not want the Cyprus problem to be solved by a US initiative, as it would strengthen the US’s prestige in the region and maintain tension in Greece-Turkey relations.
The 1st Pancyprian Parkour Competition, “Renegade in Action,” has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia. The competition is free and open to all who want to discover the world of parkour and cheer on the athletes.