OLOI News & Blog
The high-profile dispute between MP Nikos Sykas and the Democratic Rally (DISY) came before the Limassol District Court today, with the judge reserving a decision expected before Saturday.
The Audit Service of Cyprus has flagged serious transparency and competition concerns in its report on the ‘Digital Citizen’ project — the country’s popular digital wallet application.
A quiet ‘haircut’ on the pensions of the highest-paid private-sector workers is envisaged by the government’s plan to reform the first pension pillar. The reduction ranges from 2% to 5%, amounting to €29–€133 per month.
Recycling in Cyprus stands at a crossroads. While some sectors are making progress, others reveal a worrying reality far from European targets.
Speed continues to claim lives on Cypriot roads — and two young drivers decided to test the limits. The result: handcuffs.
Another meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman takes place today, this time with specific issues on the table — and few illusions about breakthroughs.
A fire broke out on Monday night at an abandoned warehouse in Agios Dometios, triggering an immediate alarm and the mobilization of strong Fire Service forces. According to testimonies from neighbors, the warehouse is a frequent spot where youths set off firecrackers, a fact that contributed to the intensity of the situation.
Alarming data has emerged from inspections of children’s toys in Cyprus: nearly one in three plastic toys tested over the past five years was found to contain chemical substances exceeding permitted limits.
With massive attendance and a genuinely festive atmosphere, Clean Monday was celebrated across the wider Paphos district, marking the start of Great Lent. From the Lighthouse to Geroskipou, Agios Georgios Pegeia and Latsi, thousands gathered by the sea to honour the traditional customs of the day.
A significant chapter in Limassol’s sports infrastructure has been definitively closed with the European Commission’s approval of €44.5 million in public funding for the construction of the city’s new football stadium.
