The threats fired against Cyprus this week by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as far-fetched as they may seem, should not be taken lightly. The Shia cleric and leader of the militant group commands considerable influence in almost everything that happens in Lebanon, from politics to the economy and national defence. Apart from securing vast amounts … Read more
– Everton’s takeover agreement with prospective owner 777 Partners has expired.
– 777 Partners failed to complete the acquisition of Farhad Moshiri’s majority stake by the deadline.
– The deal was delayed as 777 Partners struggled to meet the necessary conditions outlined by the Premier League.
– Everton is now free to talk to other interested investors.
– Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor is considering Everton as an opportunity for investment.
Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in custody and committed for trial on July 1 in connection with a large weapons cache found in an Oroklini cemetery. The defendants face serious charges related to possessing explosives and firearms without a license. The cache, believed to be linked to underworld figures, included an array of weapons such as missiles, explosives, and a silenced pistol. Police are awaiting forensic results to determine if the weapons were used in past crimes and to identify potential accomplices through fingerprints or DNA evidence. Bail was rejected for both suspects, who will await trial in Central Prisons.
The exhibition “Mediaeval Women of Cyprus” is a joint project by two Turkish Cypriots, Ahmet Hilmi and Semra Bayhanli, showcasing seven large canvasses portraying significant women in the island’s mediaeval history.
– The G3 military rifle found in an Oroklini cemetery did not originate from the national guard, but likely came from the Turkish army.
– The recovered weapons included a rocket launcher, cartridges, a pistol with a silencer, and improvised explosive devices, one of which was connected to a mobile phone.
– The bust was described as possibly the largest number of weapons and explosives found in Cyprus to date.
– Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in connection with the case after being seen taking items from the grave where the weapons were stored.
– Police are examining all possibilities regarding the origin and purposes for which the arms were intended.
The G3 rifle seized from a criminal group in Oroklini is not part of the National Guard’s inventory, indicating it may have originated from the Turkish military. The specific features of the rifle match those used by the Turkish military, as the German manufacturer Heckler & Koch licensed G3 rifle production to Turkey. Police arrested two men and seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition, leading authorities to believe the group may have been planning criminal acts. Both suspects are in police custody, and all recovered items will undergo forensic examination.
Cypriot police arrested two men in Oroklini and seized a cache of weapons, including a G3 military rifle, explosives, and ammunition buried in a grave. The G3 rifle, possibly of Turkish origin, raised suspicions about the suspects’ intentions. The suspects were apprehended while transporting some of the arsenal, which included an RPG launcher, various explosives, pistols, a hunting rifle, bullet propellants, and ammunition. Authorities believe the group may have been planning criminal acts based on the weapons seized. Both suspects are in police custody, and forensic examinations will determine if the items have been used in any crimes.
Manchester City won the Premier League title, overtaking Arsenal by two points. Rodri attributed City’s success to their winning mentality throughout the season.
Manchester City won their fourth straight English top-flight title by defeating West Ham United 3-1 on the final day of the Premier League season, pipping rivals Arsenal. Rodri sealed the victory with a low 59th-minute shot from outside the area. Arsenal could have won the title if City had dropped points, but their 2-1 win over Everton was in vain.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola expects a tough game against West Ham United in the final round of fixtures, similar to their previous nail-biting finale against Aston Villa.