Cambodia plans to cut shipping through Vietnamese ports by 70% due to a .7 billion China-funded upgrade of a canal connecting the Mekong River basin to the Cambodian coast.
Fact: Greek Cypriot Photis Photiou died in a road accident in the north, and his wife was injured in the crash.
A 30-year-old man named Eftyhios Haritou was killed in a road accident on Easter Day in Limassol. The accident involved a head-on collision between Haritou’s motorcycle and a vehicle, resulting in his death at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle and two passengers were injured but not seriously. The Limassol Traffic Police are investigating the incident.
A person of Romanian origin was arrested by the Nicosia CID in connection with the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou on the Palaichori – Anthoupolis road. The suspect is believed to have provided the physical perpetrators with a stolen scooter-type motorcycle.
Fact: A 30-year-old man from Limassol named Eftychios Charitou died in a road traffic accident on Easter Sunday evening after colliding head-on with a car while riding a motorcycle.
Leventis Gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year by expanding its programs to enhance accessibility. One of the upcoming exhibitions, The Road to Paris, will highlight the everyday life of athletes before, during, and after the Olympic Games.
Police in Limassol are investigating a violent incident near the Agios Georgios church in Ypsonas. The event was described as an organized attack on officers by a group of about 100 young people who threw Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks at police cars and officers. One police vehicle was set on fire, and three others were damaged. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators, and measures have been intensified to address youth delinquency in the area.
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized on Easter Sunday after a car crash in Paphos village of Peyia. The car, driven by a 15-year-old, collided with another car driven by a 47-year-old man. The 15-year-old’s car veered off course after the collision, hitting a road sign. The 16-year-old suffered blunt force trauma to his head but is not in immediate danger. The 47-year-old driver had a zero alcohol reading. The police investigation is ongoing.
Cyprus is experiencing a significant development boom with billions of euros being invested in various projects, including infrastructure improvements, new marinas, hotels, medical centers, university buildings, golf courses, schools, and residential properties. These projects are expected to bring multiple benefits to the country, transforming its landscape and contributing to economic growth. Major investments include golf resorts like Limassol Hills and Eagle Pine, as well as marinas such as Larnaca Marina and the upcoming Paralimni Marina. Education-related developments are also underway, and road infrastructure projects across the island are crucial for improving residents’ quality of life.
Police in Limassol clashed with a group of roughly 100 youths on Holy Saturday night, using chemical dispersants to break up an attack involving Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and stones. The incident occurred on Ypsonas to Erimi road, where masked youths targeted vehicles. One police vehicle was destroyed, four others damaged, and two bottles of flammable liquid were found as evidence. The Cyprus Police Association condemned the attack and promised a strong response. Earlier that day, an 18-year-old was arrested with 1,807 firecrackers during a traffic stop.