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Author name: Demis Papadopoulos

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Historic Pay Increase for Public Sector Workers

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The central government announces a 1.5 percent pay increase for all public sector workers, the first general pay rise since 2009, benefitting an estimated 60,000 employees, including those in semigovernmental organizations and local government bodies, starting from October 1. This historic raise, a decade in the making, marks a turning point in economic recovery and aims to uplift workers on lower pay scales, ensuring a more stable and predictable future for the government’s payroll expenses.

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Continuing the Quest for Justice: The Thanasis Nicolaou Case

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The recent legal developments in the Thanasis Nicolaou murder case highlight the persistent quest for justice as new evidence challenges the original suicide ruling. With the Supreme Court allowing pathologist Panicos Stavrianos to challenge previous findings and an independent investigation underway, the truth behind Nicolaou’s death, initially deemed suicide but now suspected as murder, is slowly being unveiled.

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Underground Meat Trade Uncovered in Cyprus

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Turkish Cypriot police halted a meat smuggling operation at Ayios Dhometios crossing, seizing 75 kilograms of lamb hidden in a car boot originating from the Republic headed to northern Cyprus. The incident has raised concerns about the impact on local farmers, the economy, and consumer health due to the uncertain standards of smuggled products.

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Unveiling Support for the Children of the Disappeared

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The Cypriot government is offering financial and psychological support to the children of the disappeared from 1974, recognizing their unique struggles and aiming to provide tailored aid for healing and closure. President Nikos Christodoulides met with representatives of the children, including Anna Aristotelous, marking a significant step towards acknowledgment and assistance for those affected by this longstanding tragedy.

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Cyprus Focuses on Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability

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Cyprus is spearheading agricultural innovation and sustainability with seven strategic priorities, including investments in highaltitude regions, renewable energy adoption, crop protection systems, artificial lactation devices, smart irrigation systems, and water conservation measures. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou unveiled these ambitious plans, aimed at modernizing and revitalizing the Cypriot farming sector, ensuring a resilient and prosperous future for the country’s agricultural industry.

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Arrests Made in Connection to Xyliatos Wildfire

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The Xyliatos wildfire resulted in the arrest of two individuals, one of whom is a police officer, sparking legal and environmental consequences. The incident emphasized the importance of public awareness and fire prevention measures, with ongoing evaluations of the ecological damage in the region.

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Renewed Efforts for Cyprus Peace Talks: Mitsotakis and Kasselakis Set to Engage

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Renewed efforts for Cyprus peace talks are underway, led by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocating for UNled negotiations. With the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion approaching, political figures from Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, including Turkish President Erdogan and Greek opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis, are set to engage in commemorative events, signaling a collective desire for dialogue and resolution.

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Cyprus 1974: Harrowing History Told Through Prints

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The Cyprus 1974 exhibition at the Hambis Printmaking Museum commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion with emotional artworks by Cypriot artists, reflecting conflict, suffering, and hope. It serves as a platform for dialogue, remembrance, and healing through the powerful medium of art.

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