Residents of the Moni area held a peaceful protest against the establishment of an Adolescent Protection Structure. The event was organized by the Moni Community Council and attended by local representatives. Protesters claim they were not consulted about this decision. They call for the processes to be frozen until the issue is discussed in Parliament in early October. The president of the Green Movement, Stavros Papadouris, attended and supported the protest.
Dorotheos Ieropoulos, a well-known resident of Limassol, passed away today at the age of 89. The municipality of Limassol expressed its sadness over his death, recognizing his significant contributions to the city's cultural and social life. He remained actively involved in several organizations including the Cyprus Port Authority and the Cultural Committee of the municipality. His funeral will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The family requests donations to the Red Cross and the Américo Argyriou Preventive Pediatric Center instead of wreaths.
A serious crime occurred in Thessaloniki, where a man drowned his sister. The 50-year-old perpetrator called the police to confess his act. The incident took place in an apartment in the Charilaou area. Police found the body of the 59-year-old woman and arrested the 50-year-old man. It appears that the perpetrator may have psychiatric issues.
The police arrested a 16-year-old in Larnaca as part of an investigation into an assault on a 41-year-old man. The victim was found injured on the head in an apartment building. He claimed he was attacked by a group of individuals. He was taken to the hospital and received first aid. The 16-year-old appeared in court and was remanded in custody for four days.
Poland has put NATO's air defense systems on high alert following Russian attacks near the Ukrainian border. Polish and allied aircraft have taken off to patrol the airspace. A warning has been issued in several areas of Ukraine for a potential mass attack. The situation is escalating, with Estonia reporting airspace violations by Russian aircraft. NATO is planning a meeting to assess the situation.
An 89-year-old woman, Milou Glykenou from Paralimni, lost her life in a fatal traffic accident. The incident occurred in the afternoon when she attempted to cross the street and was struck by a car. The driver of the vehicle is a 31-year-old woman. The police are investigating the circumstances leading to the fatal incident. The elderly woman was first taken to the General Hospital of Famagusta and later to the General Hospital of Nicosia, where she ultimately passed away.
The international credit rating agency DBRS has upgraded Cyprus's creditworthiness to 'A', noting the significant reduction in public debt. This upgrade is attributed to budget surpluses and positive economic prospects. The government expects further improvements in debt metrics in the coming years. Stable policies and improved financial management support this rating. However, challenges persist due to the small size of the economy and its vulnerability to external shocks.
The Ministry of Social Welfare announced ten benefit programs aimed at supporting vulnerable citizens. The total budget for these benefits is €0.5 billion and covers families with children, the elderly, and low-pensioners. New allowances and improved plans will assist families, particularly those with a larger number of children. The ministry aims to provide individualized and effective services for social cohesion and well-being. Benefit policies focus on alleviating the conditions of the most vulnerable.
The Cabinet has advanced a bill regarding dining and entertainment venues that introduces significant changes. Business owners express concerns over stricter operating hours and new licensing requirements, which may harm the local market. The bill simplifies licensing processes and removes outdated obligations. However, the Cyprus Association of Recreation Centers argues that the legislation favors larger businesses at the expense of smaller ones. The issue will be discussed in the Parliamentary Trade Committee to finalize potential amendments.
Traffic cameras have issued 712,000 fines for violations over the past four years. Although there was an initial decrease in road fatalities, this year has seen an increase in death rates. Drivers seem to be violating rules more frequently, mainly due to relaxed enforcement and proposals to reduce penalties. Additionally, there is an ongoing issue with the delivery of fines, leading to a sense of impunity among drivers. The number of fines is rising dramatically, with drivers believing they won't face consequences.
A father reports the pediatrician's omissions in monitoring his daughter, claiming that delays in recognizing symptoms led to severe consequences. His daughter developed lymphoma due to this delay, which is now at an advanced stage. The father states that the pediatrician did not have his children registered and exploited loopholes in the health system to monitor more children than she should. The child's visits to this doctor were inadequate, as no guidance was given to investigate her symptoms. Consequently, the health condition of the girl worsened due to these oversights.
Kostas Kostas has ruled out Odysseas Michailidis from the ALMA Movement. Marios Mauridis will run for the Maronite representative position in parliament. Irini Charalambidou is cautious about joining ALMA and has received offers from other parties. There is skepticism regarding the political prospects of Odysseas Michailidis and who will support him. His main goal is the presidential elections, with parliamentary elections seen as a stepping stone.
The case of Giannis Giannakis is ongoing following a three-year prison sentence for using fake documents. His lawyer has filed an appeal against the sentence, and legal developments are awaited. Meanwhile, the Youth Organization of Cyprus (ONEK) is examining how to recover salaries paid to Giannakis due to his employment based on forged documents. The decision to accept the appeal and the organization's next steps will depend on the opinion requested from a legal firm. The situation is complex and carries political and legal implications.