An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts related to falsifying documents to hide hush money payments to a porn star.
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Cameras in 10 , ‘high-risk’ Limassol schools
CCTV cameras will be installed in 10 high schools in Limassol due to incidents of hooded figures setting fire to school premises.
Charges us with tolls
Road tolls have already been implemented along with various cameras to make money. The justification given is usually for safety or environmental reasons. The author questions what else authorities have planned for the public and sarcastically suggests that they should go ahead and charge tolls for everything.
These are the new warning signs before the cameras – Why they were placed
The work of painting warning signs on road surfaces and installing vertical markings with signs at light-controlled junctions and areas with camera systems began nationwide on 21/05/2024. The goal is to enhance existing signs to better inform the public. The signs are meant as warnings and do not replace the official road markings outlined in the Road Traffic Code. The Department of Public Works reminds the public to follow road signs and the Road Traffic Code at all times.
Road markings warn of traffic cameras
Fact: Warnings have been painted on the road around the island at junctions that have fixed cameras on them. The road markings are yellow lines with a white camera painted between them.
What colour is the revolution?
The fact described in the text is that three European countries – Spain, Norway, and Ireland – have announced their recognition of the State of Palestine.
Cypriot and Greek ministers discuss migration
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou and Greek Cypriot Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Christos Stylianides discussed migration and the Greece-Cyprus INTERREG Cross-Border Cooperation Programme. They emphasized the importance of supporting countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly Lebanon, in strengthening their migrant reception and hosting systems. The successful implementation of the cooperation programme led to institutionalized collaboration between the two countries to address challenges in managing migratory flows. A new strategic project involving the procurement of surveillance vehicles was submitted for the new programming period 2021-2027. Both ministers reaffirmed their high level of cooperation and agreed to explore additional synergies to increase readiness and response to operational challenges.
Cyprus road deaths rise; pedestrians, foreigners affected more
Road fatalities in Cyprus have increased in 2024, despite efforts to improve safety with traffic cameras and campaigns. There has been a 41% rise in road deaths compared to the same period in 2023, with most fatalities now occurring in urban areas due to drivers using mobile phones. Alcohol-related deaths are down, but complaints about speeding and inattention persist. Limassol and Nicosia have the highest number of fatalities this year, while Paphos has had no deaths. Pedestrians and foreign nationals are disproportionately affected by the increase in accidents.
Birds poisoned in Nicosia, Green party charges
Dozens of pigeons died in Nicosia’s old town after someone poisoned them. The Green party is calling for the culprit to be found immediately.
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general far too popular to do anything wrong
– The opposition proceedings in the case brought against auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides by attorney-general George Savvides were filed by Odysseas’ team of lawyers.
– The opposition is based on two points: the application of the AG to the constitutional council is groundless and the AG does not have the authority to seek the sacking of an independent state official.
– Odysseas’ camp is applying pressure on the president to publicly side with him.
– The head of the anti-corruption authority demanded criminal charges against the drug squad chief, possibly linked to the Odysseas-Savvides clash.
– Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah urged Syrians to head for Cyprus and Europe to pressure Brussels to give Lebanon more funds for Syrian refugees.
– Parents were upset over the difficulty of questions in modern Greek exams for secondary school students.
– State hospital nursing unions are threatening industrial action if more nurses are not hired.
– The president announced the decision to appoint two criminal investigators before the cabinet approved it.