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International red notices have been issued for two suspects in Dubai in connection with a murder contract and an €800,000 car bomb assassination plot in Limassol, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. This follows a confession in the Peyia murder case earlier this week.

On the political front, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus aims to join the Schengen Area by July 1, 2027, and is coordinating with British authorities on related matters. Meanwhile, new Alpha polls present mixed signals regarding the 2028 presidential elections, with one poll showing Christodoulides leading in all scenarios, while another suggests a decline in his support and a strengthening of Andreas Mavroyiannis and Averof Neophytou.

Other domestic news includes an anticipated decrease in fuel prices for consumers, new legislation introducing fines and criminal charges for unpaid common apartment building expenses, and a lawyer being stripped of their license and ordered to pay €78,000 for mishandling a client's finances.

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Red Notices Issued in Assassination Plot

International red notices have been issued for two individuals located in Dubai, who are reportedly connected to an €800,000 car bomb assassination plot in Limassol and a murder contract involving a person named Xiurouppa. This marks a significant advancement in the ongoing murder investigation.

Cyprus Aims for Schengen Entry by July 2027

President Nikos Christodoulides has declared that Cyprus is targeting July 1, 2027, for its accession to the Schengen Area. Efforts are underway to coordinate with British authorities regarding the Pergamos and Strovolia areas to achieve this goal.

Mixed Signals from Latest Presidential Election Polls

Recent Alpha polls present conflicting views on the 2028 presidential election landscape. One poll indicates that President Nikos Christodoulides leads in all hypothetical first-round scenarios, while another suggests a decline in his support and a strengthening of Andreas Mavroyiannis and Averof Neophytou.

Political Figures Debate Presidential Candidacies

Giorgos Pamboridis, a candidate for DISY's presidential nomination, has strongly criticized party officials, referencing 'unity à la… Ceaușescu'. Separately, ALMA leader Odysseas Michaelides stated his movement would not support a potential candidacy of Stefanos Stefanos and deemed Andreas Mavroyiannis unelectable, while also seeking cooperation within the center-left.

Obstacles to New Crossing Points Identified

A 2023 agreement between the two sides to construct a road from Arsos to Pyla, while maintaining the buffer zone's status, has not been implemented and is now posing an obstacle to the opening of new crossing points.

Politis New Crossing Points, Old Obstacles: What Lies Behind the Blockade at Mia Milia… ↗

New Legislation on Unpaid Common Expenses

New legislation in Cyprus is set to introduce fines and criminal charges for unpaid common expenses in apartment buildings. The Land Registry will oversee changes in management and collection mechanisms related to these dues.

Politis Unpaid Common Expenses: Fines and Criminal Prosecutions – Land Registry: What… ↗

Lawyer's License Revoked Over Mishandled Funds

A disciplinary council has revoked a lawyer's license and ordered them to pay €78,000 for mishandling a client's financial dispute.

Philenews Lawyer stripped of license, ordered to pay €78,000 ↗

UN Secretary-General Aims to Resume Cyprus Negotiations

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is working to resume serious negotiations to resolve the Cyprus problem before his term concludes. Separately, a report from Milliyet indicates that President Erdogan ignored President Nikos Christodoulides, stating that the Republic of Cyprus is non-existent.

Cigarette Prices Soaring in Cyprus

Cigarette prices in Cyprus are experiencing significant increases, with the potential for further rises in the near future.

Sigmalive Cigarette Prices Soaring in Cyprus, Cost May Rise Significantly ↗