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Cypriot Dancer Dinos Kkanti Sets New Guinness World Record

Dinos Kkanti, a talented dancer from Cyprus, has once again grabbed the spotlight by setting a new Guinness World Record for balancing 416 glasses on his head during the traditional glass dance. This performance took place in the vibrant Apostolos Loukas square in Aradippou.

With an accomplishment that has surpassed the previous record of 319 glasses, Kkanti dedicates this emotional and triumphant feat to his late brother Zacharias, capturing the spirit of community and perseverance. Amidst the joyous crowd and live folk music, Kkanti declared, “I’ve turned a dream into reality.”

Part of a larger Easter event organized by the Aradippou municipality, the performance featured music and traditional dances, drawing notable artists like Andri Karantoni and Michalis Hadjimichael. Aradippou’s mayor, Christodoulos Partos, lauded the occasion as a “double celebration” for both Kkanti’s dream realization and the honor it brings to Aradippou.

While initial reports suggested as many as 468 glasses balanced, the final tally is pending verification by the Guinness team. This achievement highlights the vibrant cultural and artistic essence thriving in Cyprus.

Cyprus Government Moves to Cut Electricity Prices

According to the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the energy regulator are set to meet this week to discuss a formula to lower the price of electricity.

This development comes from President Nikos Christodoulides’ remarks over the weekend, where he urged the EAC not to increase electricity rates. Christodoulides confirmed that he had a meeting with the EAC, asking them not to impose any increases at this juncture.

The government spokesman emphasized that the current administration is committed to bringing down the price of electricity in any way possible. Letymbiotis noted that the state-run power utility and the regulator would make their own assessments based on the wider direction of the government regarding reductions in the coming time period.

It is worth noting that Cypriots pay the second-highest rates for electricity in Europe when adjusted for spending power, according to Eurostat data released last week. Only consumers in the Czech Republic paid more for their household energy bills than those in Cyprus.

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