In today’s episode, Larnaca’s district government is suing a metal recycling factory where an explosion injured three people for operating without a licence since 2014. 

Elsewhere, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s planned Cyprus visit was postponed due to an “unforeseen issue” and will be rescheduled.

Also, trade unions called a general strike for September 11 after talks failed to secure the full reinstatement of the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA). 

All this and more in today’s Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.