Holy Saturday

ELAM is running rampant and Makarios is resurrected

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ELAM is running rampant and Makarios is resurrected

On Holy Saturday, ELAM’s candidate carried the Holy Fire to a hospital with men performing Nazi salutes as motorcyclists. The hospital patients were used in a performance without their consent. DIKO resurrected Makarios on social media to counter ELAM’s popularity. DIKO invokes Makarios’ spirit for assistance despite ongoing issues in Cyprus. Voters are expected to place their hopes in Makarios once again, even though past hopes were dashed.

Parents federation condemns school vandalism

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Parents federation condemns school vandalism

Fact: The federation of Larnaca parents associations expressed sadness and indignation over the Holy Saturday vandalism of Livadia’s primary school on Friday.

Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school to testify

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Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school to testify

A 10-year-old is expected to appear at the Voroklini Police Station with his parents to give a statement regarding his alleged involvement in causing damage at Livadia Primary School on Holy Saturday. The police are also looking for other individuals who may have been involved in the vandalism, which included setting fire to benches and a table, breaking a classroom window, and throwing books and notebooks on the floor. The 10-year-old will be treated according to procedures for minors, as those under 14 years old are not legally responsible.

The brutality of Easter

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The brutality of Easter

Violent Easter traditions such as re-enactments of the crucifixion and resurrection, bonfires, and firecrackers have led to incidents of vandalism, riots, and injuries during the holiday. Despite increased police presence, youths were involved in throwing Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and stones at authorities, damaging property, and causing chaos in various areas. The use of firecrackers and fireworks by individuals, including parents with children in the car, has raised concerns about societal violence spilling over into other areas.

Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school

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Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school

A 10-year-old pupil allegedly caused damage to windows and roof tiles at a primary school in Livadia, while unknown individuals throwing firecrackers burned a bench and plastic bins in the school’s yard. The damage was discovered by cleaners who arrived at the school on Sunday morning. The school board will request that the parents of the 10-year-old cover the costs of the damages, estimated to be around one thousand euros.

Pitcher toss tradition ends in hospital visit

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Pitcher toss tradition ends in hospital visit

The traditional custom of throwing clay pitchers, known as “Botides,” takes place on the morning of Holy Saturday in Corfu. Deputy Mayor Spyros Halikiopoulos accidentally hit a woman passing by with a pitcher, causing her to fall. She was taken to the hospital and received two stitches on her head, but luckily, there were no serious injuries reported.