Treasury highlights stable expense management
The implementation rate of development expenses from the state budget stood at 13 per cent at the end of April, slightly higher than the ten-year average of 12 per cent for the same period.
road
Paphos child caught driving twice the speed limit
A 16-year-old child from Paphos was caught by police driving almost twice the speed limit. He was driving at 92kph on a road with a speed limit of 50kph, and was found to have neither a driving licence nor car insurance.
Diversion in place near Ayios Dhometios crossing point in north
A diversion has been put in place near the Ayios Dhometios crossing point in the north as the first roundabout after the crossing point will be closed for roadworks on Saturday and Sunday. Routes to Morphou, Kyrenia, and Famagusta will be accessible through the usual road.
Reuters: Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid
The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.
Fire service responds to 31 incidents in 24 hours
Fire crews responded to a total of 31 incidents in a 24-hour period, including 22 fires. One significant blaze engulfed the enclosed balcony of a third-floor apartment in Nicosia, causing extensive damage. Another fire occurred in a prefabricated building in Athienou, spreading to a kitchen and parking area. Lastly, firefighters extinguished a car fire involving a Nissan vehicle on the Paphos-Chada road, which also scorched a nearby patch of dry grass. The cause of each fire is under investigation.
Three cars torched in Nicosia and Paphos
Three parked cars went up in flames in Nicosia and Paphos in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Scrapping marina project forces change of venue for top name concerts
The three upcoming summer concerts featuring Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran, and Bonnie Tyler that were supposed to be held at the Larnaca marina have been moved to a nearby area called ‘Land of Tomorrow’ due to the government terminating its agreement with Kition Ocean Holdings over the Larnaca port and marina project.
Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, May 29
Pharmacies open after hours on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Paralimni are listed with their addresses.
Motorcyclist in critical condition
A 30-year-old motorcyclist is in extremely critical condition at the Nicosia general hospital after a severe road collision with a truck in Larnaca.
Oil prices gain on expectations of OPEC+ extension to output cuts
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as major producers are expected to extend output cuts at a meeting on Sunday. Traders and analysts anticipate the OPEC+ group to keep voluntary production cuts of about 2.2 million barrels per day in place. The onset of the northern hemisphere summer season, when demand for road and aviation fuels peaks, is also supporting prices.