UKRAINE EYES PORN DECRIMINALISATION AS NEW SOURCE OF WAR TAX REVENUE

UKRAINE EYES PORN DECRIMINALISATION AS NEW SOURCE OF WAR TAX REVENUE - KNews 28/9

Bill could bring an estimated $25 million into state coffers by bringing the adult content industry into the legal economy.



Ukraine is considering a surprising way to bring more money into state coffers as it continues funding its war against Russia: decriminalising pornography and taxing the industry.

A bill seeking to remove criminal penalties for producing and possessing pornography is awaiting a second reading in parliament. It passed its first reading in July by 231 votes to eight and remains on the legislative agenda for the current session, which runs through February.

KOURION - HELPING RESIDENTS GIVE UNWANTED ITEMS A SECOND LIFE

KOURION - HELPING RESIDENTS GIVE UNWANTED ITEMS A SECOND LIFE - Cy Mail 28/9 by Dina Husseini


A new community initiative in Kourion is asking residents to think twice before throwing away household items they no longer need.

FreeCycle Kourion was created around a simple idea: something that has become unwanted in one home may still be useful to someone else.

Its founder and administrator, Bax Pulling, said the idea came from seeing how many things accumulate in people’s homes despite still being perfectly usable.

21 RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF LIMASSOL

21 RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF LIMASSOL - Cy Mail 28/9 by Eleni Panayiotou


Twenty-one people were rescued after a boat capsized off Dasoudi in Limassol on Monday morning, with some managing to make their own way to shore.

Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Lieutenant Commander George Economou said the boat was relatively close to the coast when it overturned.

“Fortunately, the boat was relatively close to shore,” he said.

KYRENIA SHIPWRECK - TWO MORE BODIES FOUND AT A DEPTH OF 570 meters - THE DEAD RISES TO 17

KYRENIA SHIPWRECK - TWO MORE BODIES FOUND AT A DEPTH OF 570 meters - THE DEAD RISES TO 17 - Filenews 28/9


Two more bodies were found about 1000 meters away from the shipwreck and at a depth of 570 meters, the "Prime Minister", Unal Ustel, announced, saying that DNA analysis has begun to determine their identity.

As reported from the occupied territories, Mr. Ustel added that families will be informed as soon as the results are known.

Thus, the death toll now stands at 17 and missing at 11 since the August 30 shipwreck off Kyrenia.

COMMEMORATIVE STAMP SERIES HONOURING POLICE, FIRE BRIGADE AND NATIONAL GUARD

COMMEMORATIVE STAMP SERIES HONOURING POLICE, FIRE BRIGADE AND NATIONAL GUARD - Filenews 28/9


The timeless contribution of the Cyprus Police, the Fire Service and the National Guard is honored by a new commemorative series of stamps, which was presented today at the Amphitheater of the Press and Information Office.

During the presentation, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Evi Tsolaki, highlighted the symbolism of the issue, noting that the stamps reflect the contribution of the women and men who serve in the three institutions, often under difficult and demanding conditions.

REVEALING - POSSIBLE CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITIES HIGHLIGHTED BY INVESTIGATION FOR BOXING - FAMILY CASE, FICTITIOUS CLUBS AND FORGERY

REVEALING - POSSIBLE CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITIES HIGHLIGHTED BY INVESTIGATION FOR BOXING - FAMILY CASE, FICTITIOUS CLUBS AND FORGERY - Filenews 28/9 by Fanis Makridis


The conclusion of the Sports Ethics and Protection Committee (EDPA) for its investigation in relation to the Pancyprian Amateur Boxing Federation (POEP) can be described as a "punch below the waist in Cypriot sports".

The investigating officer, who was assigned the research work following a complaint made in the summer of 2025, concluded – on the basis of the testimony she received – that what is attributed to a specific factor in the sport is well-founded and needs to be investigated further.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST MOSQUITOES IN LIMASSOL - WHERE ARE THE MAIN OUTBREAKS LOCATED

CAMPAIGN AGAINST MOSQUITOES IN LIMASSOL - WHERE ARE THE MAIN OUTBREAKS LOCATED - Filenews 28/9

A campaign to combat mosquitoes is underway, with the aim of protecting public health and limiting their breeding grounds, says the Limassol Municipality, underlining the importance of the contribution of the citizens.

According to an announcement, in cooperation with the State Health Services, systematic inspections are carried out in open spaces and where stagnant water is detected, the necessary measures are taken, such as their drainage or, where necessary, the application of approved biological preparations to combat mosquito larvae.