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Authorities have successfully thwarted a double murder plot, leading to three arrests in connection with planned contract killings. The operation, linked to Europol, reportedly involved an undercover police officer. Simultaneously, a 'State-Mafia' investigation has unveiled that €1.2 million was allocated to four researchers, with detailed breakdowns of the individual amounts received. The country is bracing for severe weather, as orange warnings are in effect and reports of waterspouts and heavy rain have emerged in Larnaca. A separate incident in Larnaca saw two people injured after an explosion at a gas station, caused by someone attempting to light a cigarette while refueling. Meanwhile, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has outlined plans for prompt evaluation and a new appointment system within the next year. In economic news, Larnaca is experiencing a boost with millions in planned investments for new hospitals, hotels, and data centers. However, a student housing crisis persists, with rents soaring amid a shortage of accommodation. Other domestic concerns include the acknowledgment of marine pollution in Limassol, 711 dangerous buildings in Nicosia, a joint repatriation flight with Greece and Bulgaria, and Cypriot fishermen calling for a ten-year plan to save their industry.

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Three foreign nationals were arrested in Cyprus for allegedly planning a double murder, with one individual reportedly an undercover police officer. The arrests, made in Famagusta and Larnaca, followed an alert from Europol.

Philenews: Double Murder in Cyprus Foiled: The 'Executioner' Was Undercover Police…

Three foreign nationals (1 Irish, 2 Norwegian) were arrested in Cyprus for allegedly planning a double murder, with one of the arrested individuals reportedly being an undercover police officer.

Cyprus Mail: Three arrested in Europol-linked probe into planned contract killings

Three individuals have been apprehended in Famagusta and Larnaca as part of an investigation into alleged planned contract killings, following information received by the police.

Sigmalive: Planned Murders in Cyprus Foiled by Europol Tip-off

Three arrests were made in Cyprus in connection with planned contract killings, following an alert from Europol.

An ongoing 'State-Mafia' investigation has revealed that €1.2 million was allocated to four researchers, with specific details on the individual amounts received by each.

Politis: State-Mafia: €1.2 million for four researchers. How much did each receive?

An article details the 'State-Mafia' investigation, reporting that €1.2 million was allocated to four researchers and breaks down the individual amounts received.

Cyprus is experiencing the onset of bad weather, with an orange warning issued due to heavy rain and waterspouts reported in the Larnaca area.

Sigmalive: Weather Alert Issued as Storms Hit Cyprus

Cyprus is experiencing the onset of bad weather, with orange warnings in effect and reports of waterspouts and heavy rain in Larnaca.

A dangerous incident occurred at a gas station in Larnaca when a person attempted to light a cigarette while refueling, causing an explosion and resulting in two injuries, with one man hospitalized with burns.

Politis: Near tragedy at a gas station in Larnaca: Someone lit a cigarette during…

A dangerous incident occurred at a gas station in Larnaca when a person attempted to light a cigarette while refueling, resulting in an explosion and two injuries.

Sigmalive: Man Hospitalized with Burns After Lighting Cigarette Near Pump

A 38-year-old man was hospitalized with burns after attempting to light a cigarette near a fuel pump, causing an ignition.

Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Athena Michaelidou discussed upcoming reforms, emphasizing the need for prompt evaluation and the introduction of a new appointment system within a year.

Politis: Athena Michaelidou reveals her cards to 'P': Evaluation without delay and a…

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou discusses upcoming reforms, emphasizing the need for prompt evaluation and the introduction of a new appointment system within a year.

The demand for student housing is significantly outstripping supply, leading to a sharp increase in monthly rents for one-bedroom flats, with prices now ranging from €600 to €1,500.

Cyprus Mail: Student rents soar amid housing shortage

The demand for student housing in Cyprus is exceeding supply, leading to a significant increase in monthly rents for one-bedroom flats, with prices ranging from €600 to €1,500.

The Nicosia district is grappling with a building safety crisis, as 711 officially confirmed dangerous buildings prompt calls for urgent action from the district government organization.

Cyprus Mail: Nicosia faces building safety crisis

Nicosia district has 711 officially confirmed dangerous buildings, prompting the district government organization to call for action.

Authorities have finally acknowledged the issue of marine pollution in Limassol, confirming that it is a real and not merely perceived problem.

Politis: And finally... they admitted a problem! The marine pollution in Limassol was…

Authorities have acknowledged the issue of marine pollution in Limassol, confirming that it is a real problem and not just perceived.

Cyprus, in cooperation with Greece, Bulgaria, and Frontex, conducted a joint flight to repatriate 51 third-country nationals who were residing illegally.

Cyprus Mail: Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria carry out joint flight to repatriate illegal…

Cyprus, Greece, and Bulgaria, in cooperation with Frontex, conducted a joint flight to repatriate 51 third-country nationals residing illegally.

Cypriot fishermen are urgently calling for a ten-year national plan to revitalize their industry, warning of a rapid decline in fish stocks and the potential collapse of the sector.

Cyprus Mail: Cypriot fishermen call for ten year plan to save industry

Cypriot fishermen are demanding a ten-year national plan to revitalize their industry, warning of rapid stock decline and potential collapse.

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