After Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts, the Heritage Foundation — a right-wing think tank that has, among other things, produced the Project 2025 agenda, a blueprint for policy if Trump wins — flew an upside-down American flag, which has become an emblem for support of MAGA in general and election denial in … Read more
Parties and candidates are intensifying their efforts as the pre-election period nears its end. A significant portion of the electorate has already decided on the elections, while others are undecided or considering not voting. Parties are focusing on convincing undecided voters, those who may not vote but have a history of voting, and dissatisfied voters looking to switch parties. Party organizers are fully mobilized, with leaders reaching out to target voters. Major parties face the challenge of retaining their percentages and limiting defections in the final stretch of the pre-election period. Communication efforts are being made to resonate with partisan audiences, with several parties holding final rallies. The tone of the campaign is expected to escalate, with attempts to create a polarized scenario with intense party confrontations.
The political scene in Cyprus is currently lacking substance and meaningful discourse as the election approaches on June 9. Major parties are focusing on internal rivalries and ideological confrontations, neglecting important issues for discussion. The failure to address societal problems and engage in coherent political discourse is leading to voter alienation and a rise in support for options offering hollow populism and better marketing through social media.
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The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony. The torch was lit by Greek actress Mary Mina using a backup flame due to cloudy skies. The torch relay will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic flame in Paris at the opening ceremony. Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete as neutral athletes with no national flag or anthem. The torch relay began with Greece’s Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos passing the flame to France’s three-time Olympic medallist in swimming, Laure Manaudou. The French torch relay will last 68 days and end in Paris on July 26.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his team must prove they are worthy of being among Europe’s top-eight teams as they prepare to host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that local government reform is in the final stretch. The reforms aim to strengthen sectors such as the environment, the digital transition, and agrotourism. The ministry is also implementing developmental infrastructure in rural areas to improve the quality of life in villages and limit urbanism.