Efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue face a daunting challenge in bridging the gap between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin seeks to navigate a diplomatic stalemate amid mounting regional pressures. With a looming deadline, the road ahead requires bold leadership, creativity, and a willingness to break entrenched patterns in pursuit of a lasting agreement.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev is advocating for the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) to join the Organisation of Turkic States, highlighting historical and cultural ties within the Turkic world. This move aims to strengthen bonds and deepen cooperation among Turkic nations, with the TRNC potentially gaining observer status and eventually full membership.
Syrian asylum seekers in Cyprus endure long waits of up to five years for their applications to be processed, leading to uncertainty and challenges in their wellbeing. Human rights reports call for improved communication and adherence to laws by the asylum service, while media coverage highlights the broader impact on these vulnerable individuals, urging for reforms to ensure their rights are protected.
Lidl Cyprus Food and Film Nights offer a delightful blend of cinema and gourmet dining, with each threecourse meal inspired by the featured movie. Taking place from June 1214, guests can enjoy films like “The Lunch Box” and “Ratatouille” while vying for seats won through an online competition on the Lidl Food Academy website.
The Osiou Avakoum Monastery is under investigation for potential GDPR violations involving intrusive surveillance practices, including unauthorized use of CCTV cameras and audio recordings. Allegations of coercion of monks into signing confessions have also emerged, raising concerns about privacy violations and misuse of authority.
Nikolaos Prakas, a dedicated journalist, has been covering the monastery scandal involving Osiou Avakoum Monastery. His detailed reporting sheds light on Archbishop Georgios’ efforts to address the controversy and ensure adherence to church regulations amidst legal battles and public scrutiny.
The new legislation in northern Cyprus offers undocumented migrants a chance to obtain legal employment status, addressing labor shortages and providing opportunities for integration into the economy during a 45day window. This initiative, spearheaded by ‘interior minister’ Dursan Oguz, aims to not only benefit the economy but also pave the way for a more inclusive approach towards migrants seeking better lives in the region.
In Cyprus, the cost of local government and European parliament elections totals €7 million, covering expenses like new voting equipment, salaries for over 12,000 workers, and logistics for 1,864 polling stations. With nearly 700,000 eligible voters, the focus is on ensuring a secure and inclusive electoral process, highlighting the commitment to democratic values.
In a recent development in the Limassol assault case from May, a 44yearold suspect has been arrested, found with a knife and burglary tools. The victim, a 49yearold male, remains in intensive care while legal proceedings are ongoing, with police continuing investigations to locate other assailants involved.
The sculpture workshops at the Cyprus Museum aim to blend art therapy with tactile creation, allowing participants to explore emotions through physical forms. Held in Nicosia as part of an exhibition by Michalis Charalambous, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to engage with love, death, and transformation through mediums like clay and 3D scanning technology, fostering personal growth and social unity.
