Pictured: Teva’s site in Canada/iStock, JHVEPhoto Teva Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to pay $750 million to put an end to what it calls a “historical income tax issue” in Israel. Under an agreement with the Israel Tax Authority, Teva will make its settlement payment in yearly installments, from 2024 to 2029. … Read more
The Kimonos Arts Centre in Paphos is hosting a series of film screenings for summer nights at the Attikon open-air cinema. The program includes ten captivating films exploring the connection between power and madness, with nine international films and one Cypriot production. Tickets are available for 5 euros, and all films will have Greek and/or English subtitles.
Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See protested against Yemeni Nobel Prize winner Tawakkol Karman for accusing Israel of “genocide” in Gaza during an event at the Vatican. Israeli embassy rejected the accusations as “lies” and criticized the anti-Semitic speech. The tension between the Vatican and Israel has increased since the war in Gaza, with Jewish groups accusing Pope Francis of not recognizing Israel’s actions as self-defense.
Tens of thousands of faithful prayed for peace at Portugal’s Fatima shrine amid wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and other places. The shrine marks the site of reported visions of the Virgin Mary over 100 years ago. The Roman Catholic Church believes she gave three messages to three Portuguese children in 1917. Pope Francis made two of the children saints in 2017. Some pilgrims brought Ukrainian flags in support following Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Body camera video captured the shocked reactions of first responders in the aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which killed six men. The recordings show officers from the Maryland Natural Resources Police expressing disbelief as they approached the collapsed bridge site. The collapse was caused by a massive container ship crashing into one of the bridge’s support pylons, leading to a criminal probe by the FBI. The responders were unsure of how many people needed rescuing and were assessing injuries, with one responder noting the catastrophic nature of the incident.
The AG Leventis Gallery is hosting a potpourri night of theatrical performances by Rothko, Waxman, Bacon, Freud, Picasso, and Da Vinci on May 17.
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Fact: The Deputy Ministry of Shipping in Cyprus released a statement about Minister Marina Hadjimanolis’ visit to China, where she met with executives from shipping companies, brokerage firms, financial institutions, and local officials in Guangzhou.
Pope Francis urged Iran and Israel to avoid actions that could escalate violence in the Middle East. He called for a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations for humanitarian aid and the release of Israeli hostages. The Pope emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.
Pope Francis will embark on his longest overseas trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore from Sept. 2-13. Despite health concerns, he plans to visit these countries in Asia and Oceania, with Vietnam not included as a possible destination. The pope has been dealing with health issues like a cold, bronchitis, influenza, and a knee ailment that require him to use a wheelchair or cane. His agenda also includes day trips in Italy and a visit to Belgium in the second half of September. Pope Francis, the first pope from the Global South, has made connecting with Asia a priority, including working on a controversial deal with China on bishop appointments. Indonesia, Timor-Leste, the Philippines, and Singapore have significant Catholic populations.