The bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, supported by the UNDP and European Commission funding, has restored two historic religious sites in northern Cyprus. The monastery of Panayia Apsinthiotissa near Sychari and the church of Ayios Prokopios in Synkrasi were handed over on Friday. Committee co-chairs Sotos Ktoris and Ali Tuncay stated the projects demonstrate cooperation and shared heritage. The restoration aims to preserve architectural history and foster confidence-building between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, with over 210 monuments previously restored across the island.
Eurobank has announced the winning architectural design for a €2 million day centre for individuals with severe autism in Strovolos, Cyprus. The project was presented at an event attended by President Nikos Christodoulides and Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou. The winning team, led by Chrysostomos Theodoropoulos, will construct the facility in the Ayios Dimitrios parish. Eurobank will fund the entire cost, while the state will manage operations. Officials emphasized the centre's goal to provide meaningful daily routines and specialized support for those requiring high levels of assistance.
Grain growers in Cyprus delivered ten tonnes each of bulgur and flour to the archbishopric in Nicosia on Friday. This annual social contribution totals 20 tonnes and will be distributed by local bishoprics to families in need. Kyriacos Kailas, chairman of the grain growers’ association, stated that the Church is better positioned to identify those requiring assistance. The donation amount increased from 15 to 20 tonnes in response to the pandemic and drought. Kailas confirmed the group intends to maintain this level of support in the coming years to help struggling citizens. (Source: Cyprus Mail)
Pope Leo celebrated an outdoor Mass on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on Saturday, drawing an estimated 700,000 attendees. The event marked the largest gathering of his four-day tour of France. During the service, the pontiff urged Catholics to seek happiness through faith rather than materialism. Notable figures, including Brigitte Macron and Marine Le Pen, attended the ceremony. The visit aims to repair the Church's reputation following abuse scandals. Leo also addressed global issues, warning about multilateral crises and artificial intelligence. He later visited newly baptized Catholics in Paris before heading to Lourdes to meet abuse victims.
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