Today, ’s Weather: Mostly clear but with possible rain
Fact: Hailstones may fall in the mountains, on the south coast, and inland.
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Explosion at motorbike shop
Fact: An explosion occurred outside a motorcycle shop in the Nicosia suburb of Engomi in the early hours of Friday morning.
Christodoulides in Vienna for working dinner
President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Vienna to attend a working dinner for heads of government of various European Union member states organized by European Council President Charles Michel and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The purpose of the dinner is to discuss the strategic agenda of the EU and its next steps. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has been speaking to EU counterparts about the issue of migration and has been campaigning to have parts of Syria declared safe. The European parliament recently approved a 10-point redesign of the bloc’s migration system, with Ioannou advocating for mandatory relocation of asylum seekers. Austrian Minister Gerhard Karner has expressed support for deportations to safe areas in Syria in the medium term.
Andorran foreign minister in Cyprus
Fact: Andorran Foreign Minister Imma Tor Faus is visiting Cyprus on the invitation of her Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos.
Paphos man jailed for driving while on drugs
A 34-year-old man from Paphos was jailed for three months for driving under the influence of drugs in 2022. He also received six penalty points on his driving licence and a six-month disqualification from driving after his release.
Three arrested for living illegally in Paphos
Three people were arrested in Paphos for living illegally. They will be deported to their countries of origin.
Europe turns to ECB after U.S. inflation selloff
Stocks and the euro were steady ahead of an European Central Bank meeting on Thursday, after stubborn U.S. inflation numbers triggered the biggest global market selloff in months and left Japan’s yen at a new 34-year low.
Climate change another challenge for tourism
The tourism industry in Cyprus is facing challenges from climate change, geopolitical developments, and economic conditions. The president of the Pancyprian Association of Hotel Managers emphasized the need for support from the state, including training programs and tax incentives. The Deputy Minister of Tourism highlighted the importance of addressing climate change and improving the quality of services through education and skill development.
Paparazzi, ’s street art exhibition travels to Nicosia
Fact: Paparazzi, also known as Achilleas Michaelides, is one of the most prominent street artists in Cyprus.
Car set on fire in Lakatamia
A car was set on fire outside a residential building in Lakatamia. The car was completely destroyed and belonged to a third country national. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire.