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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Cypriot authorities thwarted a terrorist attack by Iran against Israeli citizens in Cyprus. The cooperation between Cypriot and Israeli security services was crucial in preventing the attack. Sa'ar thanked Cyprus for its prompt actions and stated that Israel will continue to protect its citizens. The case also involves the arrest of a suspect for terrorism in Cyprus.

A young man attacked a municipal employee in Paralimni after his towels were moved from his sunbed on the beach. He punched the employee and then fled the scene. The police collaborated with the municipality to locate the suspect, who is expected to face court. The municipality condemned the incident and stated it would not tolerate such behavior.

A fire broke out in Paphos on Saturday afternoon in the community of Kissonerga. Two aerial resources are currently involved in combating the blaze. More information will be provided shortly.

Two individuals were arrested in the United Kingdom in connection with a terrorism investigation taking place in Cyprus. The primary suspect, who claimed to be a British citizen, is believed to have links with foreign intelligence services and was gathering information on military forces. Significant evidence has been found at his apartment, and authorities are holding him for eight days. The case has drawn international attention due to its serious nature.

Aazer suspected of terrorism was arrested by the police in Cyprus. The suspect reportedly took pictures of military bases and kept notes on his movements. He is suspected to have connections with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and was allegedly planning a terrorist attack. The case is being examined by the court behind closed doors.

Costas Cleanthous shares his personal entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced in founding the company XM. He explains how they managed to raise the necessary funds and start from scratch. Despite the difficulties, the company has evolved into an internationally recognized and successful business. Today, XM has expanded into many countries and attracts a large number of clients.

Donald Trump stated that Europe has no role in the negotiations with Iran and that Tehran wishes to negotiate only with the US. Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, with military actions from both sides. Iran confirmed its commitment to self-defense and indicated that the US could end the conflict with a phone call to Israel. European governments reiterated their opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

Stefanos Stefanou outlines the AKEL party's path towards the presidential elections, encouraging party unity and emphasizing the need for change. He highlights AKEL's commitment to being a party of power and fostering relationships with society, while criticizing the current government. There seems to be no intention of cooperating with other political parties, stressing his disagreements with the government's policies. The speech integrates the party's strategic planning for the post-election period.

Odysseas Michailidis, former General Auditor, is under investigation for a charge related to contempt of court. In his recent testimony, he reiterated points from prior inquiries and claimed that his dismissal was not made by a court. He alleges a conspiracy against him, accusing the President and the Attorney General of political persecution. His testimony lasted about 1.5 hours.

Costas Cleanthous emphasizes the importance of supporting historically significant businesses in Cyprus. He is investing in the media organization 'O Fileleftheros' to ensure independent and responsible reporting. The goal is to promote quality information and freedom of expression. This initiative is expected to evolve and continue to make history.

Kostas Kleanthous, a successful Cypriot entrepreneur, is taking on the role of strategic investor at the historic newspaper 'O Fileleftheros'. He is determined to contribute to enhancing both digital and print journalism. His aim is to upgrade the news services provided by the newspaper. The collaboration is intended to keep the newspaper committed to serving the Cypriot people.

The findings from the police investigation reveal a serious corruption case involving contracts in the Department of Forests. An employee appears to have close ties to companies that secured million-euro contracts, with their mother being involved in a related company. The police discovered that the involved individual had a role in evaluating and awarding these tenders. These serious allegations were investigated following a report to the Minister of Agriculture.

Cyrus Solar Thermal Ltd is planning to build a 180 MW solar park on state land, but the project has faced backlash from authorities due to environmental concerns. In response to these objections, the proposal may shift to an agrivoltaic park that combines energy production with agricultural activities. Numerous authorities have voiced negative opinions, and the environmental assessment is still pending. Disagreements continue to impact the project's approval process.