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The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will be closed for the fifth consecutive summer season in 2024 due to the public sector’s inefficiency and lack of competence. The pool needed a major overhaul after 30 years, but the project has been delayed significantly. The pool was handed over to the Cyprus Sports Organisation for training purposes, leaving the public without an affordable swimming option for several years.
The president has been criticized for not making tangible changes or addressing important issues in the country. Despite his stylish public appearances and activities, such as attending sports events with his child, the lack of visible progress in solving pressing problems like traffic congestion, education system inefficiencies, healthcare issues, and more, raises concerns about his leadership. The focus should be on addressing these issues rather than on his personal style and public appearances.
The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will not be open to the public until next year, marking a fifth consecutive year without access for residents. The pool has been closed for renovations worth €6.5 million, as the infrastructure was built in the 1980s and has not been seriously upgraded since then.
The complex terrorism case involving 41-year-old Orkhan Asadov, accused of recruiting and organizing criminal activities against Israelis in Nicosia, reached a critical point. The trial within a trial process concluded with final arguments from both sides, and the judicial panel reserved its decision for July 5. The defense attorneys argued that the Police accessed the defendants’ mobile phones unlawfully, while the prosecuting authority defended the legality of the procedures. The case began after Asadov’s arrest in September 2021, and he denies charges related to terrorism, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.
Pharmacies open after hours on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Paralimni are listed with their addresses.
Barbara Georgiou owns Revolution Dance Studio with locations in Nicosia and Athienou.
Fact: A human limb was found at Lara beach in Paphos, with a foot still attached to a shoe.
Residents in Alston and Hillhead areas of Brixham, Devon have been advised to boil their drinking water due to the detection of cryptosporidium parasite, causing diarrhoeal illness. South West Water is working with UKHSA to identify the contamination source and establish bottled water stations. Cryptosporidiosis can be serious for those with weak immune systems and is contracted from contaminated water sources or human and animal contact. Health officials urge affected residents to follow the advisory, seek medical help for severe symptoms, and avoid close contact with others.
La Petite Maison (LPM) is celebrating its second-year anniversary at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa on May 25-26, 2024.