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Unveiling The 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025: A Cinematic Journey

by News Editor

March 10, 2025

From April 4 to 12, Cyprus eagerly anticipates the grand return of its largest cinematic festival, the 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025. With an impressive lineup of film screenings, Limassol’s Rialto Theatre and Nicosia’s Zena Palace transform into vibrant spaces of artistic dialogue.

The event, under the guidance of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture and Rialto Theatre, offers a unique platform for cinephiles to delve into groundbreaking films. This year’s highlights include premieres from acclaimed filmmakers, exploring themes of societal and artistic significance.

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Renowned artistic directors Argyro Nicolaou and Marios Lizides continue to surprise audiences with a film selection that spans across genres and cultures. The Viewfinder and Glocal Images sections are set to present poignant stories from around the globe, providing a diverse cinematic experience.

The festival proudly showcases local talent with the Cypriot Films Competition Section, spotlighting three new films that reflect the island’s creative spirit. The festival’s visual identity, crafted by Philippos Vasileiades, challenges the narrative through kaleidoscopic interpretations.

Don’t miss out on screenings like All we Imagine as Light by Payal Kapadia and The Seed of the Sacred Fig by Mohammad Rasoulof. Additional events include a sophisticated program for children and tributes to visionaries such as David Lynch.

Join the film community in celebrating creativity and narrative excellence. For more details, visit cyprusfilmdays.com.

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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Gemini: A Major Turning Point In Crypto Regulation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 26, 2026

SEC Dismisses Legal Action Against Gemini

The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally withdrawn its lawsuit against Gemini, the prominent crypto exchange founded by twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The move follows a joint court filing in which both the regulator and Gemini sought dismissal of the case that centered on the collapse of the Gemini Earn investment product, a debacle that left investors without access to their funds for 18 months.

Settlement And Regulatory Reassessment

In a significant development, a 2024 settlement between New York and Gemini ensured that investors recovered one hundred percent of their crypto assets loaned through the Gemini Earn program. The legal reprieve comes on the heels of actions initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused Gemini of defrauding investors.

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Political Backdrop And Industry Implications

This dismissal reinforces a broader trend of regulatory leniency toward the crypto sector noted during the Trump administration, which saw the SEC dismiss, pause, or reduce penalties in more than 60 percent of its pending crypto lawsuits. Meanwhile, Gemini’s recent public offering filing underscores its ambitions to solidify its status as a major player in the evolving digital asset market.