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Another Russian exodus: Many who fled to Turkey move on again

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Another Russian exodus: Many who fled to Turkey move on again

Tens of thousands of Russians who fled to Turkey after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine have been leaving due to residency issues and soaring costs. The number of Russians with Turkish resident permits fell to 96,000, down by more than a third from 154,000 at the end of 2022. Many have headed to Serbia and Montenegro. Turkish inflation hit 70% last month, and basic banking has become difficult due to sanctions. Some Russians have also left due to struggles to get residence permits since early 2023.

‘I wouldn’t do it to my own kids’

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‘I wouldn’t do it to my own kids’

Fact: Panayiota Demetriou is the only lacemaker left in the village of Kato Drys.

Pending family law bills undergo committee review

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Pending family law bills undergo committee review

Four bills aimed at modernizing Family Law in Cyprus and benefiting children began to be discussed before the Legal Committee of the Parliament. The bills, which have been pending since 2018, have undergone changes based on stakeholder suggestions. The first bill requires both parents to provide accurate information about their property and income for child support determination. The second bill focuses on the child’s welfare, including provisions for double surnames, child opinions, monitoring by experts, and parental counselling programs. The third bill regulates succession cases for assisted reproduction, while the fourth bill addresses paternity evidence in cases of medically assisted reproduction. There are reservations about the bills, with concerns about Social Services meeting deadlines and the removal of shared parental custody. Written opinions on the bills can be submitted within three weeks.

His brand is creative chaos

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His brand is creative chaos

Fact: PASHIAS is a performance artist who uses his body as the primary material for creation.

Everyone in Japan will have same surname by 2531 – study

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Everyone in Japan will have same surname by 2531 – study

The most common surname in Japan is Sato, held by roughly 1.5% of the population. If current laws requiring married couples to share a surname remain unchanged, a study predicts that everyone in Japan could have the same surname by 2531. Professor Yoshida’s research suggests a steady increase in the prevalence of the Sato surname, with a potential rise to 100% in the next 500 years. Yoshida also highlights the downsides of Japan’s legislation mandating married couples to adopt a single surname, emphasizing that everyone having the same surname could lead to inconvenience and the loss of individual dignity and family heritage. An alternative scenario where couples have the freedom to choose separate surnames could result in only 8% of the population holding the Sato surname by 2531.