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Friday, August 07, 2026
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A new controversy has emerged surrounding an appointment at Cyta, with allegations of a blatant conflict of interest involving the wife of a new board member. This comes as road safety is under renewed scrutiny following a serious traffic accident in Nicosia where a 16-year-old scooter rider was critically injured by a drunk driver.
On the political front, former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has set new conditions for the European Union regarding the Cyprus issue, indicating a rejection of EU participation in negotiations. Meanwhile, a French investment group has become the majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector project, providing it with new momentum.
In other news, Limassol has launched a significant €9.2 million project to replace its aging water network, aiming to improve water quality and reduce leaks. Additionally, motorcyclists staged a symbolic closure of a crossing point to mark 30 years since the deaths of Tassos Isaac and Solomou.
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A new controversy has erupted over an appointment to Cyta, with allegations of a blatant conflict of interest focusing on the wife of a recently appointed board member.
Politis:
New 'Bomb' for Cyta Appointment: Wife of New Board Member in Focus - 'Blatant…
A new controversy has emerged regarding an appointment at Cyta, with allegations of a blatant conflict of interest focusing on the wife of a new board member.
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Members of the Isaac-Solomou Memorial Initiative staged a symbolic closure of the Astromeritis-Zodia crossing point to commemorate 30 years since the deaths of Tassos Isaac and Solomou.
Cyprus Mail:
Motorcyclists protest at crossing point in Isaac-Solomou tribute
Members of the Isaac-Solomou Memorial Initiative staged a symbolic closure of the Astromeritis-Zodia crossing point to commemorate 30 years since the deaths of Tassos Isaac and Solomou.
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Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has outlined specific conditions for the European Union regarding the Cyprus issue, notably stating his refusal to have the EU participate in negotiations.
Philenews:
Ersin Tatar Sets Conditions for EU on Cyprus Issue, Rejects EU Involvement in…
The Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, has outlined conditions for the European Union regarding the Cyprus issue and stated his refusal to have the EU participate in negotiations.
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Energy Minister Michael Damianos welcomed the French investment group Meridiam becoming the majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector project, indicating new momentum for the initiative.
Cyprus Mail:
Damianos: French investor’s entry gives Great Sea Interconnector ‘new momentum’
Energy Minister Michael Damianos welcomed the French investment group Meridiam becoming the majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector project.
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In the occupied territories, five men have received lengthy prison sentences for the sexual assault of an 18-year-old in Kyrenia, with the verdict reportedly met with tension.
Politis:
Occupied Territories: Long Prison Sentences for Five Men for Sexual Assault of…
In the occupied territories, five men have received long prison sentences for the sexual assault of an 18-year-old in Kyrenia, a verdict met with tension.
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