Cyprus news digest: political developments, infrastructure safety, and seasonal events

Annita Demetriou, speaker of the Parliament and leader of the DISY party, has officially announced her bid for the 2028 presidential election, following an earlier declaration by former party leader Averof Neophytou. This initiates an internal party selection process to determine the party's candidate.

Public safety concerns have been raised in Larnaca, where local authorities identified 187 buildings at risk of collapse out of 367 inspected structures. Alarmingly, 40 of these at-risk buildings are currently inhabited. In other safety-related news, the Nearchos plan was activated following a boat capsize in Limassol's Dasoudi area involving 21 people. Meanwhile, authorities are considering the installation of cameras in school buses to curb student misconduct, with an opt-out policy for concerned parents.

Infrastructure maintenance is scheduled for September 30, with lane closures on the Paphos-Limassol motorway near the Petra tou Romiou bridge. Additionally, September has seen significantly higher rainfall than the historical average, reaching 180% of normal levels. Preparations for the October 1 national parade are underway, featuring Greek F-16 jets and new air defense systems, while the government continues to work on the 'Red Flag' platform for violence prevention.