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Court binds Oroklini weapons cache suspects to trial, seeks motive

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Court binds Oroklini weapons cache suspects to trial, seeks motive

Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in custody and committed for trial on July 1 in connection with a large weapons cache found in an Oroklini cemetery. The defendants face serious charges related to possessing explosives and firearms without a license. The cache, believed to be linked to underworld figures, included an array of weapons such as missiles, explosives, and a silenced pistol. Police are awaiting forensic results to determine if the weapons were used in past crimes and to identify potential accomplices through fingerprints or DNA evidence. Bail was rejected for both suspects, who will await trial in Central Prisons.

Island Oil offers Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

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Island Oil offers Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

Island Oil and Frederick University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the field of Maritime and Blue Economy. Island Oil offers scholarships covering 50% of tuition fees for students pursuing a BSc in Maritime Studies at Frederick University, as well as financial support for educational field trips. Island Oil and Frederick University will also hold educational workshops and collaborate in research. Island Oil’s CFO stated that the scholarship reflects their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, while Frederick University aims to educate future leaders in the maritime sector and contribute to sustainability efforts.

Cyprus to Greece ferry resumes service for busy summer

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Cyprus to Greece ferry resumes service for busy summer

The Cyprus-Greece ferry service resumed on Wednesday with the Cypriot-flagged Daleela departing from Limassol port. The service will have a total of 22 itineraries throughout the summer, with the last one departing on September 1. As of last week, the service received 8,500 bookings, including 6,600 passengers, 1,750 cars, and 150 pets.

Discovering Bridgerton

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Discovering Bridgerton

The fact described in the text is that the author visited various filming locations for the TV series Bridgerton, including Ranger’s House, Castle Howard, Painshill Park, Hatfield House, Wrotham Park, Hampton Court Palace, Lancaster House, Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, Goldsmiths’ Hall, and RAF Halton.

EAC upgrades to stabilise system

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EAC upgrades to stabilise system

The board of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to award contracts for two projects worth €45 million to beef up the electricity transmission system. The EAC’s top priority is the stability of the system and providing uninterrupted power to consumers. The EAC is also working on increasing infrastructure projects to help with the penetration of renewables in the energy mix. The layout of the grid is not to blame for discarding energy generated from renewables, as the cutbacks are due to demand being less than the generated electricity. It is currently unfeasible to have a transmission grid that allows the connection of renewables from anywhere in Cyprus due to the high cost of building a new network. Strengthening transmission lines would require a major investment of hundreds of millions of euros, which consumers would have to pay for. Acquiring permits for new transmission lines also takes a long time.

Starlight 4 – Great Performers

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Starlight 4 – Great Performers

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is excited to have pianist Anna Fedorova on stage, known for her emotional connection with listeners and technical security. She will perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano concerto no. 1, showcasing virtuosity and lyricism. The evening also includes Dvořák’s Symphony no. 8 conducted by Charles Olivieri-Munroe, promising a captivating experience for the audience. Tickets are available for the concerts in Nicosia and Limassol, with concession prices for students, soldiers, pensioners, and families, as well as free entrance for people with disabilities.

Federal Tax Authority releases much-anticipated free zone persons guide

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Federal Tax Authority releases much-anticipated free zone persons guide

The Federal Tax Authority of the UAE has released a guide that improves users’ understanding of corporate tax on free zone businesses.

Landmark site applies for place on Unesco list

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Landmark site applies for place on Unesco list

Cape Aspro and Petra tou Romiou could be included in the Unesco Cultural heritage list if a proposal by Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou and the communities of Pissouri and Kouklia is approved. The area has outstanding universal value and meets at least one of the 10 criteria set by the International World Heritage Convention. It would be the second mixed heritage area in Cyprus, after the southern part of Mathiatis mine. Cape Aspro is designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation due to its ecological value. The geological formations in the area have enormous geological and archaeological value, with recent discoveries showing indications of a small settlement at the site.

Cyprus contemporary festival returns

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Cyprus contemporary festival returns

The Contemporary Dance Festival in Cyprus will feature seven performances in Limassol and two in Nicosia from May 31 to June 23. The festival collaborates with the Cyprus New Movement of Dance to host a workshop on physical theatre exploration led by choreographers Eliana and Borna on June 17.

Parked car thieves caught in Limassol and Larnaca, including a minor

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Four people have been arrested for stealing parked vehicles and taking property in Limassol and Larnaca. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen with tools inside, which was later found with the tools missing. Two men, aged 31 and 28, were arrested in connection with the theft. In Larnaca, a 64-year-old man reported money stolen from his unlocked vehicle, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old.