President in Paphos to inaugurate works
President Nikos Christodoulides will inaugurate several completed works in Peyia and Chlorakas, including a seaside walking path in Peyia and an art exhibit and wave breakers in Chlorakas.
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Bronze church bell stolen in Chlorakas
A bronze bell was stolen from the chapel of Ayios Nikolaos in Chlorakas, Paphos. The theft took place either on Friday night or Saturday night and the bell is estimated to be worth €3,500. Paphos police are investigating the incident.
‘Political climate benefits Elam’
Elam is currently polling at 11 per cent, slightly ahead of Diko at 10 per cent.
The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is working on upgrading the quality of local hotels and entertainment venues while also encouraging the development of camping in an organized fashion within non-residential areas. The proposed camp sites must be set up in wooded areas or areas to be planted by developers and have specific requirements such as sewage treatment plants, electricity, parking, fencing, and security. There are concerns about the haphazard development of these camp sites and potential ecological destruction in areas like Troodos and Akamas.
Chlorakas crackdown ends empty-handed
– Dozens of police officers conducted an operation in Chlorakas to identify illegal migrants.
– Officers searched people’s homes starting at 6am and efforts lasted three hours.
– The Saint Nicholas apartment complex was inspected, where no one is allowed to live.
– 300 apartments were inspected at the site, but no one was found living there.
– At the Ayios Georgios apartment complex, officers secured warrants to search 12 apartments.
– 40 people were checked, but no one had a criminal record or was staying in Cyprus illegally.
– Police announced that more checks would be carried out in the future.
Underage driver stopped in Paphos
An underage driver, aged 16, was stopped by police in Paphos for driving a vehicle that belonged to his father. The incident led to the father being questioned and the car being taken in for the duration of the investigation. Additionally, in the Paphos district, a 40-year-old taxi driver tested positive for drugs, and a 33-year-old was found with 4.5g of cannabis. Furthermore, a 25-year-old resident threatened and swore at an official operating a mobile traffic camera in Chlorakas and is currently being sought by the authorities.
TV shows we love: Crashing
The text discusses the concept of property guardianship as portrayed in the Netflix original series “Crashing.” Property guardianship is presented as an effective solution to the issues of high rents, housing crises, and squatters prevalent in Britain. It involves individuals, known as property guardians, living in empty buildings such as abandoned housing complexes, condemned factories, and old malls for a minimal fee. This arrangement helps in legally occupying and protecting the property from vagrants while it awaits refurbishment or demolition. The series “Crashing” features a variety of characters living as property guardians in a condemned London hospital, exploring their communal living situation, relationships, and sexual tensions. The text suggests that property guardianship could be a viable housing solution in Cyprus, particularly for those unable to afford the country’s rising rents.