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Cyprus · CyprusA dispute stemming from Cyprus’s local elections has escalated after a DISY municipal councillor and the mayor of Dromolaxia-Meneou filed cross-complaints of assault. Councillor Savvas Kyriakou alleges that Mayor Kypros Andronikou headbutted him during a confrontation at a cafe on Easter Tuesday. Mayor Andronikou has filed a counter-complaint alleging assault by the councillor and his wife. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred …See the Story
Dromolaxia councillor alleges Mayor headbutted him during cafe scuffle
Cyprus · CyprusThe “Botides” is the most traditional custom in the island of Corfu on the morning of Holy Saturday, with residents throwing clay pitchers from their balconies. According to ‘kerkyrasimera’, Deputy Mayor Spyros Halikiopoulos threw the botides without realizing that a woman was passing by on the sidewalk at that time. The woman fell down, and people rushed to help her. Fortunately, everything was fine, and there were no serious injuries reported,…See the Story
Pitcher toss tradition ends in hospital visit
Livadia · LivadiaA 10-year-old pupil allegedly caused damage to windows and roof tiles at a primary school in Livadia, while unknown individuals throwing firecrackers burned a bench and plastic bins in the school’s yard. According to Larnaca Police Spokesperson, Spyros Chrysostomou, a report was filed at the Voroklini Police Station on the night of Holy Saturday, regarding acts of vandalism in the school’s yard. The damage was discovered by cleaners who arrived …See the Story
Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school
Cyprus · CyprusThe President of the Cyprus Anti-Addiction Authority, Christos Minas, stated in a written declaration that one of the immediate goals of the authority is to establish a “one stop” centre, which will provide day centre services, supervised consumption rooms, and sleeping quarters for homeless individuals, on the occasion of the International Day of Reducing Harm. In this way, he notes, the harm reduction services provided in Cyprus will be expand…See the Story
Plans for comprehensive harm reduction centre
European Union · CyprusAt a pan-European level, prejudice and stigma surrounding HIV-positive individuals and their families must be broken, stated Stella Kyriakidou, the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety today. Following a visit to the Gregorio Pneumonological Clinic at Larnaca General Hospital, Kyriakidou stated that she was briefed by doctors and nursing staff “on all the issues and challenges faced by people with HIV and their families. The goal is, on a pa…See the Story
EU health commissioner urges equal treatment for HIV patients
Nicosia · NicosiaThe request for an 8-day remand of the suspects in relation to the attempted murder of 34-year-old Demetris Andronikou (“Demetroui”) in Anthoupoli has been approved for the TAΕ of Nicosia and the other three suspects. This concerns the 43-year-old who is serving a lengthy prison sentence at the Central Prisons for the attempted murder of Nikos Rodotheou (26/11/2018), a 40-year-old and a 28-year-old. Nine individuals are currently detained in con…See the Story
8-day remand granted in Anthoupoli murder attempt
Cyprus · CyprusCritically acclaimed and multi-award nominated artist Bonnie Tyler is set to perform in Cyprus. The show is scheduled for one night only on July 20 at The Land of Tomorrow Venue at Larnaca Bay. Rising to fame with her contemporary approach to the sounds and styles of 80’s pop rock and with a long list of hits like “It’s A Heartache”, “Holding Out For A Hero” and the multi-million-selling hit single “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”, which topped the …See the Story
Legendary Bonnie Tyler will perform in Cyprus in July
Cyprus · CyprusThe hotel occupancy rates in Cyprus for the summer of 2024 are expected to be lower than those in 2023, according to current data, says Thanos Michaelides, the President of PASYXE. Michaelides stated, “We continue to be concerned about how summer occupancy will fare, considering everything happening around Cyprus,” while regarding the UK economy, he said it “shows some weaknesses.” He also added that despite efforts to fill the gap left by the …See the Story