Theatro Skala in Larnaca has closed indefinitely due to safety concerns, leaving productions displaced but alternative venues like the Oroklini theatre are stepping in to host. Renovation plans are in progress, but the reopening date remains uncertain, causing a ripple effect through the local arts community.
Hasan Colgecen, a Turkish lorry driver, vanished on an overnight ferry from Mersin to Famagusta, only for his body to be found off the coast of Ayios Amvrosios. The lack of surveillance on the vessel has left his family with unanswered questions, spurring them to seek legal action for transparency and safety improvements.
Postal workers in Cyprus, represented by the Isotita union, have gone on strike due to increased overtime, lack of engagement from the postal services directorate, safety concerns, and the risk of traffic accidents. They are demanding better working conditions, hazardous work compensation, and improved overtime pay. The strike is expected to cause disruptions in mail services until the end of the week.
Several public and school buses in Paphos are out of service due to safety concerns, following an incident where a school bus caught fire. Buses will remain off the streets until they are equipped with automatic enginefire extinguishing systems to ensure passenger safety.
