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The ongoing investigation into the Kyrenia ferry sinking has seen significant new developments. Reports indicate that the vessel, Filo Jet, had serious structural damage dating back to 2016, while questions have been raised about the authenticity of the captain's license and the ferry's safety certificate. A robot is now being deployed to investigate the wreck at a depth of 514 meters, and survivors have recounted a critical shortage of life jackets. Relatives of the missing have also protested at Kyrenia port. In other domestic news, a 21-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing in Nicosia, leading to two arrests in connection with the incident. Meanwhile, the political landscape is shifting as Annita Demetriou, President of the Democratic Rally (DISY) and Leader of the Opposition, declared that DISY will not support President Nikos Christodoulides in the upcoming presidential elections and plans to field its own candidate in 2028. On the economic front, KEO has announced a substantial €25 million investment for the establishment of a new factory in Limassol.

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New information reveals the sunken Filo Jet ferry had serious structural damage since 2016, with questions arising about the captain's license and the vessel's safety certificate. A robot has been deployed to investigate the wreck, while survivor accounts highlight a lack of life jackets. Relatives of the missing have protested at the port, and an expert, Dr. Antonis Stylianou, has pointed to deficiencies in departure regulations. The black box is being sought, and the first funeral for a…

Politis: Filo Jet: "Had serious structural damage since 2016" - What a 50-hour ship…

An engineer who examined the Filo Jet for 50 hours reveals that the vessel had significant structural damage dating back to 2016, suggesting pre-existing issues contributed to the recent shipwreck.

Cyprus Mail: Questions over Kyrenia ferry captain's licence and safety

Questions have been raised about the authenticity of the captain's licence and the safety certificate of a ferry that sank off Kyrenia, leading to at least eight deaths.

Politis: Kyrenia Shipwreck: "I saw dead, I pulled two people from the water" - Survivor…

A survivor of the Filo Jet shipwreck recounts the horrific experience, describing seeing dead bodies and rescuing two people, while also highlighting a critical shortage of life jackets for all passengers.

Politis: Filo Jet: Robot descends to 514 meters - Critical search begins at the wreck…

A robot is being deployed to a depth of 514 meters to investigate the Filo Jet shipwreck, marking the beginning of a crucial phase in the search and recovery operation.

Cyprus Mail: Relatives storm Kyrenia port over missing ferry passengers

Family members of those missing after the Kyrenia ferry sank breached a security gate at the port in protest, as 20 people remain unaccounted for.

Politis: "It put a lot of water, it came from below": Video from a May trip shows water…

A video from a trip in May shows water entering the ship, with a passenger recording the incident and indicating that the vessel was taking on water from below.

Politis: Dr. Antonis Stylianou on the Cavo Greco shipwreck: "There are serious gaps in…

Dr. Antonis Stylianou points out significant deficiencies in the regulations concerning the prohibition of departure for vessels, in the context of the Cavo Greco shipwreck.

Philenews: Kyrenia Shipwreck: Black Box Sought to Clarify Tragedy, First Victim Funeral…

An investigation is underway to find the black box of a sunken catamaran off Kyrenia to determine the cause of the tragedy. The first funeral for a victim has been conducted, and specialized vessels are assisting in the search for missing persons.

Sigmalive: The Last Phone Call from Dimis: 'He told me your boat is hit..'

Details emerge about the final phone call from Dimis, hinting at a maritime incident where he warned of a boat being hit.

A 21-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing incident in Nicosia. Police are investigating the attempted murder, and two individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack.

Philenews: Stabbing Attempt in Nicosia: 21-Year-Old Critical After Knife Attack

A 21-year-old is in critical condition after being stabbed in Nicosia. Two young men have been arrested in connection with the attack.

Sigmalive: Murder Attempt: Images from the Scene Where the 21-Year-Old Escaped - Arrest…

Images emerge from the scene of a murder attempt in Nicosia, where the 21-year-old perpetrator escaped, and two Indian nationals have been arrested.

Cyprus Mail: Nicosia stabbing: 21-year-old critically injured

Police are investigating an attempted murder after a 21-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Nicosia early Tuesday morning.

Annita Demetriou, President of the Democratic Rally (DISY) and Leader of the Opposition, has clarified that her party will not support President Nikos Christodoulides in the upcoming presidential elections and intends to field its own candidate in 2028.

Politis: Annita clarifies: DISY will not support Christodoulides in the presidential…

Annita Demetriou has stated that DISY will not support Christodoulides in the upcoming presidential elections and discussed potential alliances and candidacies for the center-right.

Sigmalive: Annita: We will not support Christodoulides - We will have our own candidate…

Politician Annita declares that her party will not endorse Christodoulides in the upcoming elections and plans to field their own candidate in 2028.

An analysis has identified four critical issues that are significantly impeding the progress and operations of businesses in Cyprus.

Politis: The four problems burning Cypriot businesses

An analysis identifies four critical issues that are significantly hindering the progress and operations of businesses in Cyprus.

A political analysis explores a deep societal division in Cyprus, suggesting a lack of mutual aid even in the face of tragedies, which hints at underlying social or political fragmentation.

Politis: Refusal of mutual aid: Deeply divided even in the face of tragedies

This political analysis discusses a deep societal division, suggesting a lack of mutual aid even when faced with tragic events, hinting at underlying social or political fragmentation.

A 75-year-old woman named Erato has been missing since August 23rd, prompting a large-scale search effort across Cyprus.

Sigmalive: Missing Since August 23rd: 75-year-old Erato 'The Whole of Cyprus Mobilized'

A 75-year-old woman named Erato has been missing since August 23rd, prompting a large-scale search effort across Cyprus.

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