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A new criminal investigation has been launched against journalist Makarios Drousiotis in connection with his 'Mafia State' allegations. This development follows previous legal actions and continues to draw significant public attention to claims of corruption. Meanwhile, a protest was held in Akrotiri today over plans for new antennas by the British Bases, highlighting local concerns. The country is also grappling with an intense heatwave, with a yellow warning issued as temperatures are expected to reach 40°C. In other news, the 30th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou is being commemorated with a memorial event in Paralimni, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides. Political appointments in semi-governmental organizations are causing friction, satisfying DIKO but annoying EDEK and DIPA, while a monk has been detained for six days following an attempted murder at a monastery in Paphos.

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A new criminal investigation has been launched against journalist Makarios Drousiotis concerning allegations related to a 'Mafia State' in Cyprus. Drousiotis has expressed concern about living in 'dark times' in connection with these developments.

Sigmalive: 'Masks Off': New criminal probe against Drousiotis for 'Mafia State'

A new criminal investigation has been launched against Drousiotis concerning allegations of a 'Mafia State' in Cyprus.

Politis: Criminal investigation against Makarios Drousiotis also for 'Mafia State'…

A criminal investigation has been launched against Makarios Drousiotis concerning the 'Mafia State,' with the individual expressing concern about living in dark times.

Residents in Akrotiri held a protest march against the proposed plans for new antennas by the British Bases.

Sigmalive: Protest in Akrotiri over new antennas from British Bases

A protest march was held in Akrotiri against plans for new antennas by the British Bases.

A 51-year-old monk has been remanded in custody for six days by the Paphos District Court in connection with an attempted murder incident at the Holy Monastery of Agios Neophytos, which left two people injured.

Philenews: Attempted Murder at Monastery: 51-Year-Old Monk Detained for Six Days

A 51-year-old monk has been remanded in custody for six days by the Paphos District Court in connection with an incident where two people were injured at the Holy Monastery of Agios Neophytos.

Sigmalive: Attempted murder at monastery: Monk detained for 6 days

Following an attempted murder at a monastery, a monk has been taken into custody for six days as investigations into the events that preceded the incident continue.

Appointments in semi-governmental organizations are causing a political stir, with reports indicating satisfaction within DIKO but annoyance from EDEK and DIPA.

Politis: Appointments in semi-governmental organizations with a reshuffling recipe…

Appointments in semi-governmental organizations are causing a stir, leading to satisfaction in DIKO but annoyance in EDEK and DIPA.

The 30th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou is being commemorated with a memorial event in Paralimni, which President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to attend.

Cyprus Mail: Isaac and Solomou anniversary to be marked in Paralimni

The 30th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou will be commemorated with a memorial event in Paralimni, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides.

Cyprus is experiencing another day of intense heat, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C, prompting the issuance of a yellow warning.

Politis: Cyprus to experience heatwave today with temperatures reaching 40°C, yellow…

Cyprus is bracing for another day of intense heat with temperatures expected to reach 40°C, prompting the issuance of a yellow warning.

Approximately 1,250 Turkish Cypriots crossed into Kokkina to attend events marking the 62nd anniversary of the 1964 Turkish air force bombings of Tillyria.

Cyprus Mail: Turkish Cypriots cross to Kokkina for Tillyria bombing anniversary

Approximately 1,250 Turkish Cypriots crossed into Kokkina to attend events marking the 62nd anniversary of the 1964 Turkish air force bombings of Tillyria.

The political landscape is described as fluid and uncertain, with early presidential election polls indicating a closely contested race.

Philenews: Pre-election on Shifting Sands: All Fronts Open - How Surveys Depict the…

The political landscape is described as fluid and uncertain, with early presidential election polls indicating a closely contested race.

A declassified document from 1964 has revealed remarks made by Nikita Khrushchev to Makarios, notably stating that 'missiles are not cigars.'

Sigmalive: Khrushchev on Makarios: 'Missiles are not cigars' - Declassified document 1964

A declassified 1964 document reveals Nikita Khrushchev's remarks to Makarios about missiles.

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