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Limassol cinema fire was arson attack
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.
Firefighters contain blaze in Limassol cinema [VIDEO]
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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.
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Real Madrid stun Bayern with late fightback to reach Champions League final
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Boy, suspected of vandalism, to give police statement
A 10-year-old is expected to appear at the Voroklini police station to give a statement regarding the vandalism of Livadia primary school. The damage caused is estimated to be around €1,000 and the parents of the child are expected to pay for it. Other individuals involved in the vandalism are being sought by the police.
Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school
A 10-year-old pupil allegedly caused damage to windows and roof tiles at a primary school in Livadia, while unknown individuals throwing firecrackers burned a bench and plastic bins in the school’s yard. The damage was discovered by cleaners who arrived at the school on Sunday morning. The school board will request that the parents of the 10-year-old cover the costs of the damages, estimated to be around one thousand euros.
Man arrested for robbing own father
Fact: The man stole copper coils from a water tank on the roof of his own father’s house and admitted to selling them for a lower price.
USA: Fire at the iconic Timberline Lodge hotel
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Local govt reform , ‘on the right track’
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