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Cultural festival kicks off this weekend

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Cultural festival kicks off this weekend

The 27th edition of the Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus is taking place at Axiothea Mansion in old Nicosia from June to July. The festival will feature performances by local and international artists from various countries, including Cyprus, Bulgaria, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Portugal. The festival will include recitals, dance performances, literature and poetry evenings, theatre productions, and more.

Voting for ELAM is not a solution

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Voting for ELAM is not a solution

A vote for ELAM is not a protest vote, but rather a vote for a party with ties to the Greek neo-Nazi party, Golden Dawn. There is a close relationship between DISY and ELAM, with personnel transfers between the two parties. ELAM lacks substantial proposals for cultural preservation and regeneration. A vote for ELAM supports decline and does not offer solutions for the future. Traditional parties have also failed to provide viable options, allowing parties like ELAM to thrive.

AI is set to take all the jobs – who will pay our taxes?

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AI is set to take all the jobs – who will pay our taxes?

– Schindlers Attorneys is a prestigious South African law firm that has embraced AI technology to assist with legal preparation.
– The AI engine drafted submissions for a real court case in under 30 seconds, which were successful in court.
– The use of AI in highly skilled professions like law may lead to widespread employee replacement across various industries.
– The speed of AI development may lead to rapid displacement of human workers without enough time for retraining or reassignment.
– Employers are driven by profit and competition, leading them to replace humans with AI for increased efficiency.
– The potential mass unemployment due to AI advancements raises concerns about tax revenue and government funding.
– The formalization of national income tax may face challenges if there are fewer jobs for humans to generate tax revenue.

Mediaeval aristocratic women brought back to life

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Mediaeval aristocratic women brought back to life

The exhibition “Mediaeval Women of Cyprus” is a joint project by two Turkish Cypriots, Ahmet Hilmi and Semra Bayhanli, showcasing seven large canvasses portraying significant women in the island’s mediaeval history.

‘When I saw Thanasis’ body, my life stopped’

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‘When I saw Thanasis’ body, my life stopped’

– After 19 years, a court has ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered, not that he committed suicide.

Garden opening at Technopolis 20

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Garden opening at Technopolis 20

Fact: Technopolis 20 in Paphos is hosting a garden opening concert on May 24 featuring Kyriakos Costa’s debut album Ekei with the Nocturna Band.

Slovak PM Fico out of danger but condition serious, deputy says

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Slovak PM Fico out of danger but condition serious, deputy says

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in serious condition but no longer in immediate danger after an assassination attempt. The suspect, a 71-year-old former security guard, has been charged with attempted murder. The attack has raised concerns about the polarized state of politics in Slovakia. The government’s Ukraine policy and reforms have been cited as possible motives for the suspect’s actions. Calls for unity and toning down of rhetoric have been made across Slovakia’s political spectrum in the aftermath of the incident.

Slovak PM Fico stable but in serious condition

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Slovak PM Fico stable but in serious condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition has stabilized but remains serious after an assassination attempt.

Slovakia’s PM Fico undergoes another operation

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Slovakia’s PM Fico undergoes another operation

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico underwent a two-hour operation that has increased hopes for his recovery following an assassination attempt. Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak stated that a decision to transfer Fico back to Bratislava would only be made when there is further improvement in his condition. The suspect charged with attempted murder is a 71-year-old former security guard and author of poetry, but his identity has not been officially confirmed. The shooting has been condemned internationally and has highlighted a febrile and polarized political climate in Slovakia and Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an ally of Fico, stated that even if Fico recovers fully, he may be unable to work for months during a critical time for Europe.

Picture of Palestinian woman holding dead child wins 2024 World Press Photo

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Picture of Palestinian woman holding dead child wins 2024 World Press Photo

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip. The picture was taken in a hospital in southern Gaza where families were searching for relatives killed during Israeli bombing. Salem hopes the award will bring awareness to the human impact of war, especially on children.