Valentine’s Day in Nicosia
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Gaza man separated from fiancee by war tries to contact her for Valentine’s Day
Youssef Shalha is unable to buy his fiancee Bisan Badah flowers or a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day due to the war in Gaza. The war has made life in Gaza extremely difficult, leaving many homeless and unable to plan for the future. Shalha and Badah had planned to visit their families during Ramadan, but now have no one left to visit as their relatives were targeted and everything was destroyed. Shalha is currently living in a tent in Rafah and is struggling to communicate with Badah. He hopes to be able to give her a modest gift once they are able to connect. The war in Gaza was triggered by an attack by Hamas fighters, and has resulted in the deaths of over 28,000 people and widespread destruction.
Inflation hits Valentine’s Day goods
The data collected by CyStat for January 2024 shows that prices of basic products and services on Valentine’s Day have increased compared to last year. The largest increase is in jewellery prices at 9.7%, followed by hotel and motel prices at 9.5%. Other increases include chocolates at 7.7%, hair salon prices at 6.3%, personal care treatments at 5.7%, restaurant and café prices at 5.6%, plants and flowers at 5.2%, and confectionery items at 3.8%. Smaller increases were recorded for wine prices, women’s clothing, men’s clothing, and watches. Prices at cinemas, theatres, and concerts dropped slightly, while stationery prices decreased by 3.4%.
Philippine rescued pets look for love on dates this Valentine’s Day
Filipino pet lovers organized a “fur date” at an animal shelter in Manila on Valentine’s Day. The event allowed visitors to spend time with rescued dogs and cats, encouraging adoption instead of buying pets. The shelter’s animals were mostly abused or neglected by their former owners, and the event aimed to show them that not all people are out to hurt them. Visitors paid 750 pesos () for the date, which included snacks and treats for the animals. The shelter has 65 dogs and 170 cats, most of which were rescued from cruelty and neglect.