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Brief news overview of the day: July 2

Brief news overview of the day: July 2

Disabled people complain about the delay in social benefits. Cyprus sends drugs for children with oncology in Botswan. Larnaca will acquire a modern bus station worth 7 million euros. In Kato Paphos will introduce temporary restrictions on the traffic until the end of October. On the territory of the British bases in Cyprus, more than 100 nests of turtles are registered. Every third tourist arriving at Cyprus prefers Airbnb or is located in the occupied territory.

- People with disabilities in Cyprus live in the conditions of material and social poverty due to a systematic delay in providing benefits and necessary services. They argue that many are forced to do without basic assistance and support - from rehabilitation to household services - and consider the current situation unacceptable. Social services have not yet reacted properly, and the victims require immediate measures from the authorities.

- The Ministry of Health of Cyprus, together with the Elpid Foundation, handed over two tons of vital drugs for the treatment of cancer patients in Botswan. The partnership is aimed at strengthening pediatric oncological assistance in Botswan and strengthening international healthcare cooperation.

- The Department of Public Work was announced by the tender for the design, construction and subsequent maintenance of the new Central Bus Station in Larnak. The total project cost is estimated at 7 million euros plus VAT, and the term of completion is about 16 months since the start of work.

- From July 1 to October 31, 2025, temporary measures to regulate road traffic aimed at improving safety and streamlining the traffic flow will operate in the tourist territory of Kato Paphos. From 18:00 to 06:00, the following streets will be closed daily for travel: AGIS Antonios (between the Constantius and Panayi Theoscopastis to the intersection with kikeronos), a small part of the apopolonos near Agis Antonios, and part of Dionysus - from the Panai of Theoskopastis to Agis Antonios. The city hall will apply temporary markings and place signal signs to direct drivers and pedestrians.

- This season, on the beaches of sovereign British bases in Cyprus, a record number of turtle nests is observed - more than 100 towns were recorded. Such a result was possible thanks to the daily patrols of volunteers, the installation of protective metal cells and strict observance of the “non -interference policy”, which allows turtles and their output to develop naturally.

- The Chairman of the Association of hoteliers Fanos Mikhailidis said: about a third of all tourists who come to Cyprus or find housing at Airbnb (licensed and unlicensed facilities), or go to rest on the occupied part of the island.

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