A fire broke out at Akadimias park in Aglandja, Nicosia and was brought under full control at around 11.20am. Only a small area of dry grass was burned. The forestry department deployed seven firefighters and one fire engine, while the Fire Service sent two firefighters and one fire truck. The exact causes of the fire are under investigation.
The Self Voluntary Declaration Programme (SVDP) by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) is an amnesty programme that allows taxpayers to declare undeclared or underdeclared income without penalties. The programme ends on May 31. Taxpayers can participate for income tax, real property gains tax, stamp duty, sales and service tax, and goods and services tax purposes. All taxpayers, including individuals and corporate taxpayers, are encouraged to review their past declarations and declare any understatements to avoid future audits. The declaration must be complete and supported with proper documentation. If fraudulent, the IRB or RMCD may open a case for investigation.
Assault cases are being investigated by the Kokkinotrimithia Police Station. A 43-year-old man reported being attacked by a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who illegally entered his residence and used a knife. The suspects were injured and taken to the hospital, along with the victim. The 43-year-old man was arrested on a court warrant to investigate the complaints of the suspects, while police are also investigating his complaint of assault.
The government is currently dealing with disputes with big project contractors, including the potential termination of contracts for the Larnaca port/marina and Vassilikos gas terminal projects. These disputes have arisen due to major disagreements over costs, with some projects heading for costly legal battles. The government has also faced challenges with road construction projects, with disagreements over costs and delays. The government has inherited these issues from the previous administration and may be facing significant financial consequences as a result.
The Archbishop stated that the events at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are within the statute of the Church and legal, and the trial will proceed normally.
– After 19 years, a court has ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered, not that he committed suicide.
Cypriot authorities are revoking the citizenship of 68 investors and 165 dependents next week due to criminal offenses pending against them. Among those affected are individuals from China, Russia, and India. The decision to strip citizenship was made based on information provided by Interpol regarding various criminal charges, such as fraud and bribery, that carry significant prison sentences. The individuals have the right to appeal the decision with the Independent Authority on Citizenship Debarment.
The dry winter in Cyprus is leading to a dangerous fire season, with 92% of fires caused by human activity. The fire seasons are growing longer due to climate change, but efforts in prevention and coordination are helping to keep fires at bay. The unpredictability of fire behavior due to environmental factors makes fighting fires more challenging. The government is implementing additional measures to prevent and contain fires.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing from cars in two separate instances. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen, which was later found with the items inside stolen. Two suspects, aged 31 and 28, were arrested. In Larnaca, €840 was stolen from an unlocked car, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old minor.
– Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother, Andriana, called for justice over her son’s murder while in the National Guard in 2005.
– After 19 years of efforts by the family, the cause of Thanasis’s death was proven, leading to a new investigation being launched by the present government.
– Andriana Nicolaou asked for the constitution to be immediately amended to separate the powers of the attorney-general and appoint an independent person in charge of criminal proceedings.
– She also called for Thanasis’s case to be kept away from all previous parties involved and for continuous, detailed, and accurate information on the progress of the new investigation.