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Who you gonna call? The 80s!

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Who you gonna call? The 80s!

– Hollywood is capitalizing on nostalgia by making comebacks of 80s movies.
– The original “Road House” movie, released in 1989, starred Patrick Swayze and has become a cult classic over the years.
– A reimaging of “Road House” stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton and features UFC fighter Conor McGregor.
– “Beverly Hills Cop,” released in 1984, starred Eddie Murphy and was a significant success, leading to a trilogy.
– In 2019, Netflix acquired the rights for “Beverly Hills Cop” and contracted Eddie Murphy for a fourth film titled “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” where Murphy’s character returns to protect his daughter.
– “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is a sequel to the 2021 reboot, with Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard returning, and features Kumal Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt.
– “Beetlejuice” (1988) is getting a sequel titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” with Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder returning, and Jenny Ortega joining the cast.

Police and nurse rescue baby found unconscious on the highway

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Police and nurse rescue baby found unconscious on the highway

Police and an off-duty nurse assisted in rescuing a baby found in distress with its parents on the side of the Larnaca-Nicosia highway. The incident occurred shortly after 3pm on Sunday. The 7-month-old infant, who was unconscious at the time, is now being treated at the Makarios Hospital and is in stable condition. The baby was initially transported to the Nicosia General Hospital by the police, accompanied by the nurse who provided first aid.

The first EU unified defense strategy and the benefits for Cyprus

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The first EU unified defense strategy and the benefits for Cyprus

– The EU is taking steps toward building a single common defense to strengthen its strategic autonomy due to various global uncertainties.
– In early March, the European Commission presented a European Defense Industrial Strategy.
– At a European Council Summit, the leaders of the 27 Member States expressed their intention to access more public and private funding for defense.
– Financing future defense investment is a significant challenge.
– Dr. Fotini Asderaki highlighted that Greece and Cyprus would benefit from European funding for defense due to their strained defense budgets.
– Cyprus and Greece are encouraged to take initiatives that align with the wider interests and threats to the EU, beyond their issues with Turkey.
– Cyprus has initiated the ‘Amalthea’ project for transferring humanitarian aid to Gaza, which gained international support.
– Cyprus is positioned as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East and acts as a guardian of Europe’s southeastern border.
– Cyprus advocates for strengthening the EU’s defense capabilities and strategic autonomy due to its military inequality with Turkey.

Man arrested in Paphos in car accident investigation

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Man arrested in Paphos in car accident investigation

A 43-year-old was arrested in Paphos for being suspected of involvement in an accident that injured a 54-year-old motorcyclist in Kissonerga. The accident occurred on Sunday morning, leaving the motorcyclist in critical condition at Paphos General Hospital. The arrest was made after police received an arrest warrant. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

Only effective way to ramp up Gaza aid is by road, Guterres says

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Only effective way to ramp up Gaza aid is by road, Guterres says

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the only effective and efficient method to deliver heavy goods to meet Gaza’s humanitarian needs is by road, which requires a significant increase in commercial deliveries. Guterres highlighted the global impact of the war in Gaza and criticized the international community for failing to uphold Palestinian human dignity. During his visit to Egypt and Jordan, part of an annual Ramadan solidarity tour, he expressed outrage at the backlog of aid for Gaza at Egypt’s border. Despite over five months of conflict between Israel and Hamas, with aid accumulating in Egypt’s Sinai, efforts to deliver aid through air drops and ships have been proposed, but U.N. officials insist on scaling up deliveries by land. Guterres emphasized the need for Israel to facilitate relief by removing obstacles and increasing crossing points. He also mentioned the U.N.’s efforts to maintain funding for UNRWA, the main humanitarian aid agency in Gaza, despite funding pauses from countries like the United States and Britain due to accusations against UNRWA staff. UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini expressed regret over the continued U.S. funding ban until at least March 2025.

‘Mockery of justice’: Andreas Loizou’s family slams AG

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‘Mockery of justice’: Andreas Loizou’s family slams AG

The attorney-general decided to charge one police officer for failing to properly investigate the death of Andreas Loizou, who died in a road accident at age 17, 12 years ago. Despite two drivers being implicated in the accident, only one was identified and will not face criminal charges, with no efforts to locate the other driver. Loizou’s family accuses the police of a coverup and demands justice, highlighting the case’s reopening last year amid such accusations. The accident occurred under Moutayiaka bridge on September 2, 2012, involving Loizou on his motorbike and two cars, leading to his death.

Frederick University to host lecture by ITF, ’s Stephen Cotton

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Frederick University to host lecture by ITF, ’s Stephen Cotton

Frederick University will host a lecture by Stephen Cotton, the General Secretary of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), on March 28, from 6.15-7.45pm, at the University’s Limassol campus. The lecture will focus on the ITF’s mission to protect the rights of transport workers worldwide and the importance of the global labour movement to the world’s seafarers. The ITF is a global union federation representing over 18 million transport workers in 150 countries across various sectors including maritime, port, aviation, road, rail, and urban transport. The event is co-organised by the Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce and Department of Law, and is open to the public and stakeholders in the maritime industry. Stephen Cotton was elected as General Secretary of the ITF in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He has led the ITF to become a proactive campaigning organisation and holds positions in other significant organizations, including the ITF Seafarers’ Trust and the United Seaman’s Service (USS) governing body. In 2021, he was appointed as a Member of the Board of the UN Global Compact and chaired the Council of Global Unions (CGU) between 2019 and 2023. He received the USS Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award in 2014.

Police increase patrols for public holiday weekend

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Police increase patrols for public holiday weekend

The police announced they will increase patrols during the long weekend due to Monday’s public holiday, aiming to prevent road collisions, ease traffic, and assist road users. They plan to intensify motorized control and increase police presence on highways and main roads leading to coasts and mountains, with a special focus on offenses like speeding, dangerous overtaking, driving under the influence, and failure to wear seat belts or helmets. The weekend is also considered high risk for break-ins and thefts, prompting additional measures for crime prevention, including increased patrols in towns and villages. The police advised the public to take precautions to protect their homes and belongings, suggesting cooperation with trusted neighbors, securing homes, and being cautious with personal items in public spaces.

Traffic camera fines generate , €9.3 million

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Traffic camera fines generate , €9.3 million

Revenues from fines issued for traffic violations caught by cameras from January 1, 2022, to March 14, 2024, amounted to €9,329,369. Within this period, 323,176 violations were detected, with fines issued for 320,447 of them. Of these, 147,188 fines have been paid, 149,094 are pending payment, and 24,165 are being contested in court. The majority of the fines, totaling 244,665, were for speeding, followed by 38,726 for traffic light violations. Fixed cameras recorded 137,838 violations, while mobile cameras recorded 202,172. Concerns were raised about the system being more focused on collecting fines than deterring traffic violations.

Solutions sought for Larnaca, ’s Natura 2000 area

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Solutions sought for Larnaca, ’s Natura 2000 area

Projects aimed at enabling safe travel near the waste-treatment plant on the Larnaca-Meneou road, situated in an environmentally sensitive area, were discussed by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, the Larnaca mayor, and other officials. The discussion focused on addressing road erosion, ensuring driver safety, and restoring the road network without harming the environment. The area is part of the Natura 2000 network, encompassing the Larnaca salt flats, which is home to unique endemic species that officials aim to protect. Initial plans for the project involve consultations between the environment department and the public works department to devise the best solution.