Obsolete swimming pool laws poised to change
Fact: New legislation in Cyprus proposes three categories of swimming pools, with lifeguards only required for supervision in pools falling under the first two categories.
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Man arrested for , ‘indecent act’
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Nicosia for committing an “indecent act” among other offenses. The police spokesperson mentioned that the “indecent act” was likely a “gesture or gesticulation.”
Man arrested for pulling fake gun on woman
A 19-year-old man from Nicosia was arrested for pulling a fake gun on a woman who is believed to have given him the gun.
Windscreen wiper swipers target supermarkets
Fact: Paphos residents and visitors fear an increase in windscreen wiper thieves operating in groups across supermarket parking lots in the area.
Christodoulides has , ‘yielded no substantial results’
President Nikos Christodoulides’ stance on the Cyprus problem has not yielded any substantial results. Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou criticized the President’s approach and emphasized the need for seriousness, consistency, collectivity, and a policy based on principles and concrete planning. Stefanou also highlighted the importance of verifying the fate of all missing persons and providing support for their relatives.
Couple arrested for robbing kiosk
A man and a woman, aged 31 and 25 years old, were arrested for allegedly robbing a kiosk near Morphou. During a subsequent search of the car, police found a wood mounting block for which the woman could not give a satisfactory explanation.
Two dead, six injured in Memphis block party shooting, police says
Two people are dead and six others injured in a shooting at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee. At least two suspects are being sought, and police believe that at least two individuals fired weapons during the incident. The block party was occurring without a permit and had about 200-300 people in attendance.
Yulia Navalnaya: Putin is unpredictable, he could use nuclear weapons
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unpredictable and may potentially use nuclear weapons in the future. Navalnaya also expressed skepticism about Putin’s strategic planning and highlighted the recent arrests of suspected Russian spies in Europe as evidence of Putin’s long-standing aggressive actions in Europe.
UK fintechs ask government for help to ease capital shortages
Leaders of the UK’s financial technology industry are urging the British government to increase tax relief and help them raise more investment, as some executives warn a shortage of domestic investors is holding back the sector.
Our View: The sterile practice of using Cyprus, ’ EU membership to punish Turkey
President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his satisfaction that his objective of linking EU-Turkey relations with the Cyprus issue was achieved at the special meeting of the European Council.