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Two injured and knife brandished in fight on Ledras street Two people were injured and a knife was brandished during a fight on Nicosia’s central Ledras street on Tuesday afternoon. The fight took place in a residential property, with a disagreement reportedly arising between four housemates. At some point during the disagreement, one of them pulled a knife, and, with the help of another, attacked… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/two-injured-and-knife-brandished-in-fight-on-ledras-street/

England outclass France on u17 Euros second day England comfortably beat France 4-0 in their opening game of the Uefa under-17 championship at the Ammochostos Stadium in Larnaca on Tuesday night. Mikey Moore opened the scooring in just the second minute, before Baylee Dipepa doubled the Three Lions’ lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Moore scored his second and England’s third with five… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/england-outclass-france-on-u17-euros-second-day/

Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season in charge Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday, ending the Argentine’s reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes. Pochettino joined Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 campaign when he replaced interim manager Frank Lampard as the club’s new… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/pochettino-leaves-chelsea-after-one-season-in-charge/

Police arrest man with six cannabis plants A 58-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after having been found to be in possession of a total of six cannabis plants. The plants weighed a total of 120 grams and were seized from the man’s house in the Larnaca district. The police’s investigation into the matter is ongoing. https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/police-arrest-man-with-six-cannabis-plants/

Tatar travels to Australia Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar left Cyprus for Australia on Tuesday. He is travelling to Australia to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the presence of Turkish Cypriots in the country. While there, he will participate in various events organised by Turkish Cypriot organisations and businessmen. “More than 100,000 of our compatriots live in Australia. The… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/tatar-travels-to-australia/

‘We must do everything possible to end the occupation’ President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday night said, “we must do everything possible to put an end to the occupation of our homeland”. Speaking at the opening of the exiled Morphou municipality’s new headquarters in Aglandjia, her expressed his hope to see Cyprus reunited and for it to become “a place of peaceful coexistence for all… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/we-must-do-everything-possible-to-end-the-occupation/

Police Avakoum investigations to be completed ‘within days’ Police investigations into the scandal at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are expected to be completed “within days”, sources close to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) said on Tuesday. The sources made their claims following a meeting held at the legal service, at which both Attorney-General George Savvides and his deputy Savvas Angelides were informed about… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/police-avakoum-investigations-to-be-completed-within-days/

Tankers caught dumping raw sewage on ground in Trikomo Vacuum tankers tasked with transporting sewage from Trikomo to Famagusta were found dumping raw sewage onto waste ground on the side of the road, Trikomo’s Turkish Cypriot municipality announced on Tuesday. They said they had found two tankers dumping raw sewage, both belonging to the same company, and that the company had been fined 204,420TL… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/tankers-caught-dumping-raw-sewage-on-ground-in-trikomo/

EU 'keen to contribute to Cyprus problem settlement' The EU is keen to actively contribute to a final settlement of the Cyprus issue using all the political and economic tools in the context of its relations with Turkey, President Nikos Christodoulides said, while welcoming Austria’s new ambassador to the island. The president made his remark on Monday at an event to instate the… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/eu-keen-to-contribute-to-cyprus-problem-settlement/

Local government reform ‘on schedule’ The implementation of local government reform is at an advanced stage and will be complete by the July 1 deadline, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday. Speaking in Paralimni, the minister said that his ministry has so far completed meetings with the district administrations of Nicosia and Limassol, with more scheduled with Paralimni, Ayia… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/local-government-reform-on-schedule/

Turkish Cypriot farmers smash gate of ‘govt’ building Turkish Cypriot farmers smashed the gate of the ‘prime minister’s’ office on Tuesday on their second day of protest. Farmers from across the north had descended on northern Nicosia on Monday, announcing an “indefinite” protest against the ‘government’s’ decision to import meat from the Netherlands and the low prices offered for products such as raw… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/turkish-cypriot-farmers-smash-gate-of-govt-building/

40% of Cypriots ‘just getting by’ Forty per cent of Cypriots are “just getting by”, a poll presented on Tuesday showed. The same poll, carried out by the Cypronetwork company and commissioned by the Cyprus consumers’ union, said 30 per cent are “struggling” economically, while 30 per cent of people said they are “comfortable” with their income. This figure is nine… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/40-of-cypriots-just-getting-by/

Mexico's howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts By Luis Manuel Lopez and Raul Cortes Threatened howler monkeys have been dropping dead from trees in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests in recent weeks amid a nationwide drought and heat waves that have sent temperatures soaring across much of the country. In the state of Tabasco, where temperatures are forecast this week to surpass 45C,… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/mexicos-howler-monkeys-dropping-dead-as-heat-toll-mounts/

In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer' By Anastasia Moloney As the era of “global boiling” spawns ever deadlier heatwaves, a handful of heat tsars are working with officials in cities from Miami to Melbourne in a race against time to cool urban heat traps and prevent tens of thousands of deaths. Seven chief heat officers – who all happen to be… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/in-a-boiling-world-chief-heat-officers-battle-silent-killer/

Small island states secure historic climate win at international ocean court By Riham Alkousaa A group of small island states including Antigua and Barbuda and the Bahamas secured a win on climate change in an international court on Tuesday as they seek to combat rising sea levels. In its first-ever climate-related judgement, The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) said that greenhouse gas… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/small-island-states-secure-historic-climate-win-at-international-ocean-court/

Manslaughter charges for ‘deliberate’ hit and run The 23-year-old man involved in a hit and run that killed 77-year-old Eleni Stavrinidou last week will face manslaughter charges, police said on Wednesday. “It appears the way in which the victim died shows not negligence but a deliberate act,” police spokesman Christos Andreou told journalists. He said witness material from a camera the 23-year-old… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/manslaughter-charges-for-deliberate-hit-and-run/

Iranian President Raisi's memorial muted amid public discontent Thousands of Iranians turned out to mourn President Ebrahim Raisi in the city of Tabriz on Tuesday, after he was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border at the weekend along with his foreign minister and seven others. State TV broadcast live images of mourners, many of them dressed in black, beating their… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/iranian-president-raisis-memorial-muted-amid-public-discontent/

President urges public-private unity to bolster shipping sector President Nicos Christodoulides on Tuesday stressed the need for a unified approach and solid public-private cooperation to address the challenges currently facing the shipping industry. Speaking at the 35th annual general assembly of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber in Limassol, Christodoulides emphasised the government’s commitment to gender equality in shipping and the effective measures that have… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/president-urges-public-private-unity-to-bolster-shipping-sector/

North minimum wage now just €25 lower than Republic The north’s minimum wage was raised to a gross figure of 34,070TL (€975) per month late on Monday night, bringing the figure up to just €25 lower than that of the Republic. The new net figure of 29,640TL (€848) is €37 lower than that of the Republic, where the gross minimum wage is €1,000 and… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/north-minimum-wage-now-just-e25-lower-than-republic/

Where to find out voting details With EU and local elections coming up in less than a month, Cyprus authorities have been moving into high gear to help people know where they will vote and get an idea of who is standing. According to the elections service, people can learn where they will vote and about the procedure for voting at… https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/05/21/where-to-find-out-voting-details/