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1. Black Lives Matter mural demolished amid Republican pressure (VIDEO)

Construction crews began dismantling Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Monday, March 10, following Republican threats to cut the city’s transportation funding unless the site was renamed....

2. Larnaca’s landmark ‘Land of Tomorrow’ project set to break ground

Larnaca’s waterfront is set for a major transformation, as construction on the ambitious Land of Tomorrow project is set to begin in the coming months, with a total investment exceeding €800 million....

3. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

4. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

5. Modernist landmark in Nicosia faces demolition

The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...

6. High-rise towers to replace historic KEAN factory in Limassol

7. Another historic building in Nicosia demolished (VIDEO)

8. Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

The Paphos Provincial Self-Government Organization (EOA) has filed a lawsuit to stop illegal construction at a tourist apartment complex in Latchi....

9. Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

10. City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....

11. First affordable housing block for refugees in Cyprus to be ready in 20 months

In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....

12. Tram derails in central Oslo, injuring four people

A tram crash in central Oslo on Tuesday morning injured four people, including the driver. The incident occurred when the blue tram, carrying around 20 passengers, derailed and collided with a computer shop on Storgata, one of the city’s main streets....

13. 2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

14. Illegal monastery remains standing despite demolition order

A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

15. Salmon return to Derbyshire river for first time in a century

After years of feeding in the ocean, these salmon have an incredible ability to return hundreds of miles upstream to the same river stretch where they were born to breed and lay eggs....

16. Gunman acted alone in Trump rally attack, FBI says

A 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday first drew attention from law enforcement when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the event....

17. Skip transporters plan mid-July protest over illegal dumping

Skip transport professionals are organizing a protest for mid-July, accusing the government of failing to supervise and stop illegal rubble transport and dumping, which harms licensed operators and the environment according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

18. Seven weeks after bridge incident, crew still trapped on Baltimore ship

As a controlled explosion rocked the Dali on Monday, nearly two dozen sailors remained on board, below deck in the massive ship's hull....

19. Construction at Cape Greco Monastery marches on despite Municipal opposition

After facing criticism for inaction over the construction of a monastery in the Natura area of Cape Greco, Mayor Christos Zannetos of Ayia Napa addressed the situation before the Parliamentary Environment Committee....

20. Akamas road irregularities demand answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

21. Hotel Berengaria €40M revival sparks environmental debate

Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....

22. US pushes for Palestinian state amidst ongoing Gaza crisis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in talks with President Mahmoud Abbas, highlighting U.S. efforts to support postwar plans for Gaza, emphasizing concrete steps toward a Palestinian state....

23. Larnaca's Palm Beach embraces major renovation

The Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows in Larnaca will be renewed and upgraded as part of its transformation into the Palm Beach Resort....

24. Growing up in refugee camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

25. Athens hotel plans to appeal Acropolis view ruling

Greece's highest court has recently ruled that Coco-Mat Athens BC, a hotel located at the base of the Acropolis in Koukaki, must demolish its two top floors due to obstruction of the view of the Acropolis, according to a report from Greek City Times....

26.  EU confronts asbestos-related deaths

A very serious issue that concerns members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the use and exposure of citizens to asbestos....

27.  Land sales surge in Akamas

The irregularities observed within Akamas' protected area, as highlighted in last Sunday's report by "K," appear to be just one aspect of a broader issue emerging in anticipation of the implementation of the local plan in September....

28. ETEK President urges modern methods to detect illegalities in Akamas

The President of the National Technical Chamber (ETEK), Constantinos Constanti, emphasized the need to institutionalize more modern methods of detecting illegal activities and enforcing law and order....

29. Demolitions underway as Mykonos businesses tear down illegal structures

Businesses on the island of Mykonos are in a race against time to demolish illegally constructed structures on their premises and avoid being shut down by authorities....

30. Inferno engulfs Sydney building near Central Station

An “apocalyptic” blaze engulfed a building near Central Station in Sydney on Thursday afternoon, sending a massive plume of smoke into the air and causing parts of the building to collapse....