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A worker was stabbed at a construction site in Limassol, with the perpetrator fleeing the scene. This incident follows another serious crime in Limassol where two individuals used knives to steal €200,000 worth of jewelry from a couple.

In political news, the Democratic Rally (DISY) party has officially commenced its internal election process to choose its presidential candidate, with the selection scheduled for November 28th. Meanwhile, Police Lieutenant Christos Andreou provided an update on the newly established Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, stating that its four divisions, focusing on drugs, criminal networks, and economic investigations, are now fully developed. Environmental group Birdlife also condemned what it described as inadequate supervision and shortcomings in protecting Akamas, citing a recent audit office report.

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Limassol Stabbing at Construction Site

A worker was stabbed at an under-construction building in Mouttagiaka, Limassol, by an assailant who subsequently fled. The victim was hospitalized following the bloody incident, with reports indicating the involved parties are Georgian.

DISY Initiates Internal Elections for Presidential Candidate

The Democratic Rally (DISY) party has officially entered the internal election phase to select its presidential candidate, with the final choice scheduled for November 28th. Conditions for voting rights will apply.

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Cypriot Anti-Organized Crime Directorate's Divisions Developed

Police Lieutenant Christos Andreou announced that the new Directorate for Combating Organized Crime has fully developed its four divisions, which will concentrate on drug offenses, criminal networks, and economic investigations.

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Birdlife Criticizes Akamas Protection Failures

Environmental group Birdlife has criticized the inadequate supervision and significant shortcomings in the protection of Akamas, as detailed in a recent audit office report.