Growing concerns are bubbling up in Cyprus as the June 9 double election looms closer, with worries about potential voter confusion, an uptick in blank or invalid ballots, and soaring abstention rates. Cyprus braces itself for the double election slated for June 9, accompanied by escalating concerns regarding a surge in blank or invalid ballots […]
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Government officials are probing accusations that tie Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the ownership of the Vuni Palace Hotel and Casino in the occupied region of northern Cyprus, as reported by Turkish media outlets. The reports suggest that Zelenskyy’s company, Film Heritage Inc., completed the acquisition of the establishment in Kyrenia in early May 2024. […]
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Mega Millions players across the nation can finally rejoice! After a suspenseful three-month hiatus, the lottery produced a whopping $560 million jackpot winner in Illinois on Tuesday night. This marks the ninth-largest prize in the game’s history. The winning numbers were 19, 37, 40, 63, and 69, with the Mega Ball coming in at 17. […]
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AI Industry Insiders Blow the Whistle on Safety Concerns Current and former employees at leading AI companies raise red flags about a lack of oversight and urge for whistleblower protections. In a bold move, a group of individuals with past and present experience at prominent artificial intelligence (AI) firms issued a public statement on Tuesday. […]
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Cypriot households could enjoy significant electricity cost reductions thanks to a proposed subsea cable linking the island to Greece’s power grid. The Great Sea Interconnector, a €1.9 billion project, is estimated to deliver annual savings of up to €400 per household consuming an average of 5 megawatt-hours. Officials from Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (Admie), […]
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In the lead-up to the European elections, a social media influencer is causing a stir in the political landscape of Cyprus. Fidias Panayiotou, a 24-year-old internet personality, is making headlines as he vies to become one of the six representatives Cyprus will send to the European Parliament in the June elections. Despite his lack of […]
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X Makes a Bold Move, Allowing Consensual Adult Content The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now simply X, has undergone a significant policy change. Over the weekend, X updated its terms of service to explicitly permit users to post consensually produced adult content. This marks a shift from the platform’s previous grey area […]
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