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Holguin to brief UNSG on Cyprus issue amid impasse and provocative statements by Turkish side

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Holguin to brief UNSG on Cyprus issue amid impasse and provocative statements by Turkish side

President Nikos Christodoulides has been briefed about the meeting of the UN secretary general with his personal envoy. The Turkish Minister of Defence, Yasar Guler, made a provocative statement regarding the Turkish troops’ “peace operation” in Cyprus. The Greek Cypriot side is steadfast in requesting the resumption of talks, despite indications that negotiations may not be positive. The UNSG will also meet with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to convey specific messages on behalf of the Republic. Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar claimed that peace prevailed on the island in 1974 and that the Turkish Cypriots made significant gains. Turkish Cypriot MPs participated in discussions at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the issue of Varosha, claiming that the 1984 UN Security Council resolution is outdated.

Larnaca welcomes Light Works Festival

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Larnaca welcomes Light Works Festival

The Light Works Festival 2024 will take place in Larnaca on June 8 and 9 at the Tree of Life Centre. The festival will feature workshops, classes, and activities focused on wellness, including yoga, qigong, emotional resilience, drumming, tarot readings, and craft workshops for children. Additional events and updates can be found on the festival’s Facebook event page.

Nicosia events to celebrate International Museum Day

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Nicosia events to celebrate International Museum Day

Fact: Several Nicosia museums and cultural institutions are celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 with free cultural events throughout the week, including a special educational program for children at CVAR – Severis Foundation and a walking performance at the Cyprus Museum organized by the Department of Antiquities.

Soaring green taxes will slowly bankrupt Britain

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Soaring green taxes will slowly bankrupt Britain

The fact described in the text is that environmental taxes in the UK have been hitting fresh records every year, with the latest data showing a 4.9% increase in 2023, reaching close to pre-pandemic levels.

ECB can cut rates and should rethink how it sets policy, Wunsch says

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ECB can cut rates and should rethink how it sets policy, Wunsch says

Fact: Belgian policymaker Pierre Wunsch stated that the European Central Bank can proceed with interest rate cuts this year but needs to reconsider how it forecasts inflation and sets policy based on those projections.

Disy condemns scuffle involving party member

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Disy condemns scuffle involving party member

– Kyriacou and Andronicou both filed complaints to the police about the fight between them.

From trash to treasure

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From trash to treasure

Fact: The Re:Source 2.0 exhibition in Limassol, Cyprus, aims to highlight environmental issues and promote eco-friendly habits through art.

Greek comedian Katerina Vrana to speak at Leventis Gallery

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Greek comedian Katerina Vrana to speak at Leventis Gallery

Fact: Comedian Katerina Vrana will give a presentation titled ‘Fitting In’ regarding access to art at the A.G. Leventis Gallery in Nicosia on May 15 as part of the 1,2,3…Paint exhibition.

Radical Afterlives: The Cyprus Movements Archive Project

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Radical Afterlives: The Cyprus Movements Archive Project

Thkio Ppalies will host the presentation of the works of the resident artists of Radical Afterlives: The Cyprus Movements Archive Project, Belinda Papavasiliou, Emily Demetriou and x.ypno. The artists will showcase performances, films, and audiovisual installations based on their extensive research and interaction with the CMA, contributing to the archive’s various lives and afterlives. Sociologist Antonis Pastellopoulos will give a lecture on the history of Cypriot social movements, followed by a discussion about the artists’ works.

Alkinoos Ioannidis speaks out on cancelled Columbia concert after pro-Palestine protests

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Alkinoos Ioannidis speaks out on cancelled Columbia concert after pro-Palestine protests

Columbia University is currently experiencing a major crisis with pro-Palestine protests disrupting campus activities. The scheduled concert of musician Alkinoos Ioannidis had to be canceled due to the ongoing demonstrations and police intervention.