Fact: Kition Ocean Holdings is fully prepared to proceed with the Larnaca port and marina project, but there is a massive gap in mutual understanding between the company and the ministry of transport, leading to ongoing delays and disagreements.
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides criticized the veterinary services for failing to address complaints about uncontrolled dog importation into Cyprus.
Fact: President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) during their annual general meeting and reiterated the government’s support for the local business community. He emphasized that businesses are the driving force behind economic development and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors to facilitate a better environment for businesses, promote innovation, and achieve sustainable economic growth.
The Internal Audit Service accused the auditor-general of serious negligence and conduct unbecoming in connection to a report he released, stating that he violated auditing principles and standards by not meeting with auditees before publishing findings. The agency also claimed that the Commissioner of Internal Audit took immediate action in response to allegations of conflict of interest and communicated this to the auditor-general, who still went ahead and published his report without considering this information.
Police investigators are currently discussing the attempted murder of a 34-year-old man at the Nicosia CID headquarters. An eyewitness provided testimony and first aid to the victim. The perpetrators were riding a scooter, wearing helmets, and shot the victim multiple times.
Fact: A team from Neapolis University of Paphos in Cyprus secured a spot in the finals of the ICPC competition for the first time, competing against students from 3,000 universities across 111 countries.
Fact: Constantinos Panayiotou is the man behind the digital fashion brand PET LIGER, which is pioneering the digital revolution in fashion.
Fact: One in five pupils in Cyprus is a victim of school bullying, according to a study conducted by the Paedagogical Institute in collaboration with the University of Cyprus.
A National Council meeting will take place on Friday, where President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to brief party leaders on the latest developments over the Cyprus problem.
Fact: Over 1,000 children in Cyprus are estimated to be victims of sexual abuse every year.