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Donation of books to school libraries by the Despina Katselli Pattichi Foundation
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5 August 2026, 23:30 · Limassol Today

Donation of books to school libraries by the Despina Katselli Pattichi Foundation

The Despina Katselli Pattichi Foundation has donated educational books to school libraries across Cyprus, including works on the history and culture of Kyrenia. During a meeting with the Minister of Education, representatives Kyriakos Nikolas Pattichis and Olympia Pieridou confirmed the successful distribution of engraving works by Hambis Tsangaris to schools.

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French firm Meridiam becomes majority shareholder in Great Sea Interconnector
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5 August 2026, 23:16 · AI Synthesis

French firm Meridiam becomes majority shareholder in Great Sea Interconnector

French firm Meridiam has acquired a majority stake in the Great Sea Interconnector project, aiming to link the electrical grids of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. The move has received positive reception in Greece, while Cypriot authorities maintain a cautious stance pending a financial study from the European Investment Bank.

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Safety issues in seven schools of West Limassol
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5 August 2026, 23:15 · elemesos.com

Safety issues in seven schools of West Limassol

Local authorities and parents' representatives in West Limassol held a meeting to address urgent safety concerns in seven schools ahead of the new academic year. AKEL MP Efraim Christou criticized the Ministry of Education for a perceived lack of decisive action and coordination regarding infrastructure repairs.

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Smart parking is coming to Lemesos: Charges, exemptions, and key questions
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5 August 2026, 22:55 · elemesos.com

Smart parking is coming to Lemesos: Charges, exemptions, and key questions

The Lemesos Municipal Council is set to review a new smart parking system, which aims to modernize city parking through approximately 1,500 sensors and mobile-based payments. Proposed fees include one euro per hour for organized lots and monthly permits for residents and businesses, potentially generating over five million euros in net annual revenue.

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Kourion municipality joins nationwide municipal work stoppage
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5 August 2026, 22:45 · elemesos.com

Kourion municipality joins nationwide municipal work stoppage

The municipality of Kourion participated in a three-hour nationwide strike on August 3 to protest government funding policies and administrative interference. Organized by the Cyprus Union of Municipalities, the action sought to emphasize that local government reform requires sufficient financial resources to match expanded responsibilities.

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Lebanon and Israel make progress on verification of Hezbollah disarmament in Rome talks
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5 August 2026, 22:43 · AI Synthesis

Lebanon and Israel make progress on verification of Hezbollah disarmament in Rome talks

Lebanon and Israel have finalized a list of potential countries to oversee the disarmament of Hezbollah following a productive round of US-mediated talks in Rome. Despite diplomatic progress, ongoing military clashes and rejection of the deal by Hezbollah keep the region in a state of high tension.

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