Key provisions of President Trump’s 2017 tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations are set to expire next year, providing an opportunity to recoup money lost to corporate price gouging.
Fact: The fire in Limassol’s Turkish Cypriot quarters was determined to be a deliberate arson attack and resulted in the collapse of the old Apollon cinema’s roof and extensive damages to an adjacent house.
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A large fire broke out in a derelict cinema in Limassol, with four fire engines and a telescopic arm vehicle deployed to contain the blaze. The firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding buildings, although the cinema’s roof collapsed. Nearby residents were safely evacuated, and roads leading to the cinema were closed for safety. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Two French prison guards were shot dead and three others injured when armed men ambushed a prison van to free an inmate in Incarville, France. The inmate and attackers escaped, triggering a major manhunt led by Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. The Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti stated that efforts will be made to find and punish the criminals responsible for the attack. The fugitive inmate has been named as Mohamed A., suspected of ordering a murder in Marseille and having ties to the city’s powerful “Blacks” gang.
Two major wildfires have already occurred in Cyprus, one due to mishandling of explosives and the other for unknown reasons. Despite the country’s vulnerability to wildfires due to its dry climate, efforts to acquire aerial firefighting assets have been unsuccessful. Assistance from neighbouring countries, such as Jordan, has been requested during emergencies. The lack of proper firefighting resources has resulted in devastating consequences, with firefighters losing their lives and significant areas of land being burned. The country faces a state of neglect and lack of progress in crucial projects.
Firefighters in Nicosia successfully contained a fire near the GSP stadium involving dry grass and stubble. The fire had two separate ignition points and was extinguished by two fire engines with a crew of six firefighters. This incident occurred as the stadium prepared to host the title decider for the Cypriot football championship between APOEL and AEK Larnaca, who are currently tied at the top of the league table. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. local time.
Firefighters have managed to control a wildfire that broke out in the Agios Sylas industrial area of Limassol, burning through approximately six square kilometers of land. Strong winds forecasted for the following day could still pose a challenge to their efforts. The threat of rekindling remains high, and firefighting forces are working through the night to secure the area. Additional resources have been mobilized, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
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A wildfire is burning near factories in the Agios Sylas industrial area in Limassol, prompting evacuations and a large-scale firefighting response. Firefighters are working to protect the industrial zone, with assistance from neighbouring regions, aircraft, and the Civil Defence.
Fact: The building affected by the fire in Limassol was abandoned, and the fire caused extensive damage to its walls.
Fact: Police and fire services in Limassol were on high alert after a number of tyres were set on fire on a main road. Two minors were implicated and taken to a police station, with their parents being notified.