No, beetroot isn, ’t vegetable Viagra
Fact: Beetroot may give some modest boost to sex for men and women, likely by helping circulation, but it’s unlikely to transform your sex life or act as vegetable Viagra.
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Paris mayor confident Seine pool party will convince river is safe
Mayor Anne Hidalgo is confident that her swimming in the River Seine in June will convince Parisians that it is safe to bathe in the river.
Dogs, instincts and the importance of balance
– Dogs’ tails and ears have a purpose and should not be altered for aesthetic reasons.
– Humans have interfered with nature by altering dogs’ appearances, similar to how they have altered women’s bodies.
– Humans may have lost certain instincts over time, such as telepathic alerts to danger.
– Astrology and the influence of the moon on human behavior are discussed.
– Climate change is altering the balance of the planet, affecting many species.
– Ancient wisdom, such as that found in the I Ching, is still relevant today.
– The connection between humans and the universe, possibly stemming from primordial stardust, is explored.
Restaurant review: Pasta Strada, Nicosia
The restaurant industry has changed with more people ordering food at home instead of dining out. Pasta Strada in Nicosia offers a variety of pasta dishes, salads, and soups for takeaway and delivery. They focus on providing variety, consistency, and speed in their service. The menu is extensive, and the dishes are consistently well-prepared and delivered promptly. Pasta Strada has gained a reputation for being a reliable and affordable option for Italian pasta in Nicosia.
Swimmer airlifted after getting injured in Paphos
A 24-year-old man was airlifted after being injured on the rocks in the sea caves in Paphos. The helicopter picked the swimmer up and took him to dry land.
Wizz Air’s success story has a Cypriot flavour
Wizz Air is celebrating its 20th anniversary next month and has been a key player in Cyprus’ aviation industry since establishing a base at Larnaca International Airport in 2010. The airline has received awards for its environmental practices and sustainability efforts. In 2023, Wizz Air played a significant role in Cyprus’ record-breaking tourist season by transporting passengers from various key markets. The airline increased its seat capacity by 70% in 2023 and is estimated to have injected €200 million into the Cypriot economy. Wizz Air holds the leading position for passenger numbers at Larnaca Airport and is set to offer 1.3 million seats on 25 routes to 16 countries from Cyprus in 2024. The airline’s presence has created 130 direct jobs and is estimated to support an additional 5,500 jobs in related sectors.
Tragic tale of Cyprus turtle
The beaches of north Cyprus have the second worst microplastic pollution in the world. The majority of turtles born in Cyprus are female due to the sex of a turtle being determined by the warmth of its nest, with warmer beaches resulting in fewer males being hatched. Climate change has increased sea temperatures, exacerbating this issue, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean where seas are warming 20% more quickly than the global average. Conservation efforts include shading or relocating nests and incubating eggs in controlled conditions to balance the sex ratio. Microplastics raise the temperature of the sand, negatively affecting turtle hatchlings, and larger plastics pose ingestion and entanglement risks to sea creatures. Research suggests that roughly one in 10,000 turtles survive to maturity. Jessica Mills, an executive at Intrepid Travel and author, has written a children’s book to raise awareness about marine pollution and the importance of protecting sea turtles. The book, “Wendy Wanderlust Wakes Up in Cape Greco,” has sold internationally and part of its proceeds go towards turtle conservation efforts in Cyprus.
A minute with Eleni Phyla Visual artist, founder of Forest and Love (an experiential workshop outdoors)
– The individual lives alone in a small village on an island and dreams of having animals to care for in the future.
– For breakfast, they had fresh eggs from their neighbor and decaf coffee.
– Their perfect day involves feeling the sea water on their skin, sailing, walking in a forest, and resting their eyes on mountaintops.
– They find it hard to pick a best book but mention “Me And My Sister Clara” by Dimiter Inkiow as a memorable series since childhood.
– A cherished childhood memory is spending time with grandparents at the village or jumping waves at Argaka with parents.
– Greek village yogurt is always in their fridge.
– While driving, they prefer to have the window open to feel the breeze and listen to birds, using the time for self-psychoanalysis.
– Their spirit animals are a lion and a dolphin.
– They prefer gratitude over pride and are grateful for their level of freedom, having nature close, their parents, friends, and life’s mysterious moments.
– A movie scene that stayed with them is the last scene from “Love Me If You Dare” where two characters hug each other into eternity.
– They cannot choose between spending an evening with their missed dog, living at their grandfather’s home, or a grandfather they never met.
– Given the choice of time travel, they would go back to their own timeline to improve some decisions.
– Their greatest fear is losing the people they love.
– They would advise their 18-year-old self to do more life planning.
– Having different values is a deal-breaker for dating someone.
– If the world were ending in 24 hours, they would express love to close ones, share hugs and memories, and spend the last hour swimming to feel the water on their skin one last time.
All four Kalogeropoulos murder suspects plead not guilty
All four men suspected of killing Thanasis Kalogeropoulos pleaded not guilty to charges including premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession and transportation of a firearm and ammunition, and vehicle theft and arson. The 22-year-old suspect is also charged with aiding and abetting a murder. An appeal has been lodged at the Supreme Court to annul the order allowing investigators to access telecommunications data from the suspects’ phones. The trial’s next hearing is set for June 11, and the defendants will remain under remand until then. Kalogeropoulos was shot 10 times at close range from a vehicle by two people with a pistol and a Kalashnikov. The 22-year-old is believed to be the mastermind, the 41-year-old is suspected of firing the shots, the 44-year-old owns the house where the murder was planned, and the 21-year-old was allegedly riding the motorcycle used in the getaway.
Suspects, ’ request for change of murder trial location denied
The defendants in the murder case of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos requested to be tried at the Nicosia Criminal Court instead of Limassol, but their request was denied. The hearing will continue on February 8 at the Limassol court. The four defendants previously appeared in court wearing bulletproof vests and reported harassment by Kalogeropoulos’ family members. They are being held in custody and face charges including premeditated murder. The 41-year-old and the 21-year-old are alleged to be the killers, while the 44-year-old is believed to have organized the plan at his mansion. Kalogeropoulos was murdered in Limassol, and Alexis Mavromichalis, who was also believed to have gangland connections, was murdered in Nicosia, but no one has been arrested for his murder.