Explosion injures man; pension details revealed amid economic woes.
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An explosion in Sotira has left a 30-year-old man in critical condition, prompting a police investigation into a possible homicide attempt. Authorities are examining all scenarios following the incident at a warehouse or garage.
Further details have emerged regarding the pensions of high-ranking officials, revealing a wide range of monthly payments, with some former officials reportedly receiving multiple pensions. This comes as the country also faces economic challenges, including a projected decline in tourism worse than last year and a new wave of price increases for essential food items like bread.
In other developments, a Supreme Court ruling concerning two missing men from Strongylos could impact other 1974 missing persons cases. Separately, the Cypriot Air Force is upgrading its capabilities with the acquisition of six new H145M helicopters.