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Arrests made island-wide of people carrying firecrackers

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Arrests made island-wide of people carrying firecrackers

Police made multiple arrests across the country of people carrying firecrackers and other pyrotechnic paraphernalia on Easter Saturday. One 18-year-old man was arrested in Limassol with 1,807 industrial firecrackers in his car boot. In Nicosia, a 19-year-old man was arrested with 11 firework launchers and 115 firecrackers. In Larnaca, a 42-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man were found with 40 firecrackers, two fireworks, and 80 firecrackers, two fireworks respectively. In Paphos, a 21-year-old man was arrested with 17 industrial firecrackers while walking near a church.

Child hospitalised after car driven by other child crashes

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Child hospitalised after car driven by other child crashes

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized on Easter Sunday after a car crash in Paphos village of Peyia. The car, driven by a 15-year-old, collided with another car driven by a 47-year-old man. The 15-year-old’s car veered off course after the collision, hitting a road sign. The 16-year-old suffered blunt force trauma to his head but is not in immediate danger. The 47-year-old driver had a zero alcohol reading. The police investigation is ongoing.

Tatar meets Gambian president (Update)

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Tatar meets Gambian president (Update)

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar met with Gambian President Adama Barrow. Tatar asked for Barrow’s support regarding the Cyprus problem and the embargoes placed on Turkish Cypriots. Barrow expressed awareness of the Turkish Cypriot people’s struggle and willingness to work together. Tatar is in the Gambia for the OIC’s 15th Islamic summit. He also met with Banjul mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, known for empowering women in politics.

Weak demand, new model ramp up hit Europe, ’s top automakers

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Weak demand, new model ramp up hit Europe, ’s top automakers

European car giants Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis all posted lower sales and first-quarter revenue due to higher costs, weaker demand for new cars, and the upcoming launch of new models.

Haaland nets four as City rout Wolves 5-1

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Haaland nets four as City rout Wolves 5-1

Fact: Erling Haaland scored four goals in Manchester City’s 5-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Police car torched by 100 youths

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Police car torched by 100 youths

A police car was completely destroyed on Easter Saturday night after being set on fire by youths with Molotov cocktails. About 100 people attacked riot police with Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and rocks, leading to the destruction of one police vehicle and damage to four others. No arrests have been made yet, but police found two bottles of flammable liquid at the scene.

Archbishop appeals to , ‘motherland’, warns of Turkey’s conditions

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Archbishop appeals to , ‘motherland’, warns of Turkey’s conditions

Fact: Archbishop Georgios stated that accepting Turkey’s conditions to resume talks for the Cyprus problem would be a mistake.

Residents decry , ‘suspicious activity’ in Dali factory

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Residents decry , ‘suspicious activity’ in Dali factory

A factory in Nicosia’s Dali and Latsia purchased €1 million in equipment before receiving the necessary permits. Residents are concerned about the factory’s suspicious activity and have called on authorities to stop the project. Residents also raised concerns about the factory changing its permit without public consultation and the potential environmental impact of the factory’s waste. Residents have until May 10 to raise objections through a public consultation process.