Drivers stopped many times over the limit
Two drivers were stopped by police for driving at up to 22 times the legal alcohol limit.
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Baby girl found in London related to two other abandoned siblings
Fact: A baby girl named Elsa was found abandoned in a shopping bag in east London, and subsequent DNA tests revealed that she is the full sibling of two other babies who had also been abandoned in the same area.
58-year-old arrested for hit-and-run
A 58-year-old permanent resident of Cyprus was arrested for a hit-and-run incident involving a disabled woman in Paphos.
Reflect Festival takes the next step in Kolla, attracts 9,000 , “doers”
Reflect Festival, Cyprus’ flagship tech and startup festival, returned to Limassol and welcomed 9,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts in a new venue. The event marked the biggest conference ever organized in Cyprus and the most international year of Reflect so far. Attendees from 70 countries participated, including 1,500 companies and 130 governmental representatives from 20 countries. The festival featured over 150 companies in the expo, with activities like holograms, augmented reality garments, and contests. The event also included parties, sports events, and side activities around Limassol. Reflect Festival announced the launch of The Doers Company as an umbrella organization behind the event and future activities.
Saint Habakkuk monks placed on indefinite suspension
Bishop Isaias of Tamassos has indefinitely extended the suspension of Abbot Nectarios and Monk Porphyrios of the Saint Habakkuk monastery due to an ongoing case involving alleged financial improprieties and misconduct. The monks are barred from performing any liturgical acts until a final decision is reached by the Church authorities.
Sense of security a non-negotiable goal, says Justice Minister
Fact: Cyprus is among the EU countries with the lowest performance in the time required to resolve civil cases.
Djokovic through after another French Open epic
Novak Djokovic defeated Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set match to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic broke a tie with Roger Federer for the most match victories at Grand Slam events, reaching his 59th major quarter-final.
Djokovic shrugs off injury to beat Cerundolo in another French Open epic
Novak Djokovic defeated Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set match to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.
What is the solution for low-cost housing?
The cost of buying houses or apartments in Cyprus has become a big issue, especially in recent years. The level of residential rents has increased by around 20% in the last 2 years. Various proposals have been made to alleviate the problem, including increasing area ratio, abolishing minimum areas, and creating low-cost units. Immediate measures are needed to address the housing crisis, such as tax reductions for landlords who rent out apartments and implementing summary eviction procedures. Colleges and universities could also play a role in providing housing for students. The Housing Finance Corporation and Land Development Agency may not be able to effectively address the issue.
Tobacco products from north seized at crossing point ,
Customs officers confiscated a large quantity of cigarettes in a car at a crossing point in Nicosia. The driver was attempting to smuggle 28 boxes, each containing 200 cigarettes, through the Ayios Dhometios crossing point. The person was arrested, fined €1,755, and released after an out-of-court settlement.