🔊"My place is burning": protest against the deadly fire in Limassol
July 31, 2025, at 18:30
On July 31, 2025, at 18:30, a protest will take place in Limassol in response to the devastating fire that claimed the lives of two people and destroyed more than 120 square kilometers of land. Participants will call for help and an explanation of the causes of the tragedy, expressing their pain and loss.
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🔊 A Cry from the Ashes – Villages Wiped Off the Map, Rage Over Abandonment
A heavy silence covers the scorched villages of the Limassol mountains. Souni, Kyvides, Agios Therapontas — once full of life, now lifeless.

Burned homes. Tears. Fear. Residents fought the flames alone. Others ran to save their children. Entire families left without power, without water — without hope.

“The fire service never came,” says one furious local. “We sleep with guns in hand to protect ourselves.” Others describe flames reaching their villages in minutes, miracles, and complete abandonment.

In Agios Ambrosios, the coffee shop is gone — only ashes remain.
In Lofou, panic. No guidance. Only fear.
In Agios Therapontas, young men stayed behind and fought alone.

And Sotiris? The tiny house he built with sacrifice — turned to ash in hours.

This isn’t just a wildfire.
It’s a wound that bleeds.
And the question burns:
Where was the state?
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🔊 Their Home, Now Ashes – A Lifeline for the Displaced
Amid devastation, TEPAK opened its doors:
16 people and two families left homeless by the deadly wildfire in mountainous Limassol were given shelter in student dorms and apartments in central Limassol.

Foreign workers, elderly residents, split families – all displaced, with nothing left.

The accommodation will last until the end of August. After that? Unknown.

But solidarity is rising:

POED is offering its mountain lodges in Platres.

Schools are being converted into emergency shelters.

Volunteers mobilize. Donations flow. Humanity speaks.

The Ministry of Education activated psychological support lines for those who lost not only homes, but hope.

📞 Help exists. Dignity is needed.
Because no one should be left behind – not even in the ashes.
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🎓 One Shot – The Clock Is Ticking
The final access scores for Greek universities have been released. Thousands of students who sat the Pancyprian Entrance Exams now know where they stand.

⌛ he countdown has begun:
Online applications for universities in Greece are now open and will close strictly on July 30, 6:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

📌 Students can select only 20 programs from a single academic field.

📚 Meanwhile, students who have already secured spots at the University of Cyprus and CUT (TEPAK) are reserving their places – most are expected to keep them.

➡️ At the University of Cyprus, 1,100 out of 1,583 successful applicants have confirmed their spot.
➡️ At CUT, 900 out of 1,389 have done the same.

Those who secure dual admissions (in both Cyprus and Greece) will need to choose only one university for their studies.

🔗Full details are available here
🎯 This is a once-in-a-lifetime decision. Don’t miss the deadline.
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🔊 Registration problems and flight diversions in Larnaca due to fog

In Larnaca, seven flights were diverted to Paphos airport due to dense fog. Additionally, technical problems with registration caused delays for some flights.
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🔊 Two Traffic Accidents on the Larnaca — Ayia Napa Highway: Heavy Traffic (PHOTO)
July 26, 2025,
At noon, two traffic accidents occurred on the Larnaca — Ayia Napa highway, located about a kilometer apart near Ormideia.

The police have arrived at the scene to conduct investigations and regulate traffic, resulting in heavy congestion.
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🐦 The moment a pigeon quenches its thirst from a police officer's hand in burning Omodos
Amid the devastating consequences of the fires in mountainous Limassol, touching moments and hopeful images emerge.

Despite the "blackness" left by the fire, collective and individual actions of people confirm that humanity is not lost, and hope always remains alive.

In one video, a touching moment is captured when a police officer saves a thirsty pigeon in Omodos, symbolizing the return of life to the affected areas.
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👮 A 29-year-old woman was detained in Paphos after the seizure of 74 packages of cannabidiol and 19 packages containing tetrahydrocannabinol during a police raid
In Paphos, as a result of a carefully planned police raid, large quantities of products containing controlled substances were discovered and seized.

The operation, conducted by members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (ΥΚΑΝ) under a court order, led to the arrest of a 29-year-old manager of the premises where the prohibited goods were found.

During the raid, police seized 74 packages of cannabidiol (CBD), which did not have permission for sale in the Republic of Cyprus, as well as 19 packages and 27 industrial cigarettes containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

All seized substances have been sent for further scientific analysis, and the investigation continues in cooperation between ΥΚΑΝ and the Paphos Minor Offenses Department.
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🔎 Как природа и люди возвращают к жизни кипрские леса:
🌞 Лето на Кипре традиционно несет угрозу лесных пожаров. 😢 Трагедия этого года уничтожила 124 км² насаждений.

🔍 Возникают закономерные вопросы: возможно ли возрождение, как долго оно продлится и как скажется на экосистеме острова?

Исторический контекст

📜 Кипр веками знал огненную стихию. 🔥 Массовые вырубки лесов для кораблестроения и выпаса коз еще в венецианскую и османскую эпохи (XVI-XIX вв.) резко сократили зеленый покров.

🌳 Лишь с приходом британцев в конце XIX века началось планомерное лесовосстановление – были созданы первые лесные питомники и заложены основы современного лесного хозяйства. 🌲 Многие из нынешних хвойных массивов – результат тех первых посадок.

▎Механизмы возрождения

🌱 По словам Савваса Картанаса, старшего лесовода и эколога Департамента лесного хозяйства Кипра, средиземноморские экосистемы эволюционно приспособлены к периодическим пожарам умеренной силы. 🔑 "Ключевой фактор – сохранение 'жизнеспособных островков', – поясняет эксперт. – Если уцелели даже единичные деревья, дающие семена, или защищенные почвой семенные банки, запускается естественная регенерация". 🌿 После слабого пожара первыми прорастают пионерные виды: кустарники (типа дрока), колючки и травы. 🌼 Они создают тень и удерживают влагу, подготавливая почву для более сложных растений – высоких кустарников, а затем и молодых деревьев. ❗ Однако катастрофические пожары, уничтожающие всё до минерального слоя почвы, требуют активного вмешательства человека – посева семян или высадки саженцев.

⏰ Сроки и вызовы

⏳ "Полноценный лес, достигающий 8-10 метров, формируется за 20-25 лет, – уточняет Картанас. – Но климатические изменения вносят коррективы: новые поколения деревьев часто ниже и слабее предшественников.

🌲Лес возродится, но его облик может измениться".

Стратегический подход

🛠️ Решение о лесовосстановлении требует тщательного планирования.

❗️ "Уже неразумно слепо воссоздавать сгоревшие массивы, – подчеркивает лесовод. – Климат стал жарче и суше.

🌲Сосны, активно высаживавшиеся в прошлом веке как быстрорастущая порода, сегодня – фактор риска: они легко воспламеняются из-за смолы и способствуют быстрому распространению огня".

Новые приоритеты

🌿 Лесная служба Кипра сознательно сокращает долю сосен в новых посадках. 🌳 Предпочтение отдается огнестойким видам:

• 🌰 Рожковое дерево (рожок): Исторически одна из ключевых культур острова ("черное золото Кипра"), с глубокими корнями и плотной листвой, подавляющей огонь.

• 🫒 Дикая маслина (олива): Еще один абориген, известный тысячелетиями, с высокой выживаемостью.

• 🌲 Кипарис: Традиционное кипрское дерево, менее горючее, чем сосна.

• 🌾 Местные кустарники (типа ладанника) – быстро покрывают почву, создавая среду для диких животных.

🌍 "Мы сознательно создаем мозаичные ландшафты из деревьев и кустарников, – объясняет Картанас. – Это не только снижает пожарные риски, но и формирует более богатую кормовую базу для фауны".

Фауна: боль и надежда

🐾 Пожары наносят животному миру колоссальный урон.

🔎 Однако наблюдения показывают: уже через 6-8 лет популяции не только восстанавливаются, но часто превосходят докризисный уровень.

🌱 "На смену густому, но малокормному хвойному лесу приходит открытое пространство с обилием молодой поросли, кустарников и трав, – говорит эксперт. – Территория становится более привлекательной для многих видов".

🌳 Возрождение кипрских лесов – это сложный симбиоз природной жизнестойкости и продуманных действий человека, учитывающих как горький опыт прошлого, так и реалии меняющегося климата.
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🔊 Government subsidy for solar water heaters in Cyprus: up to €900 per home
On July 26, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Cyprus approved a new subsidy program totaling €1 million aimed at supporting households in installing or replacing solar water heating systems. The main goal of the initiative is to increase the energy efficiency of residential buildings across the country.

Subsidy amount

The grant amount varies depending on the applicant category:
• €500 — for all residential homes;
• €900 — for homes in mountainous and disadvantaged areas;
• €900 — for vulnerable groups regardless of residence.

Program conditions

Funding covers only complete systems, including solar panels and a hot water tank. Installation must be performed by certified specialists from the Register of Participating Installers.

Participation conditions

• Only individuals owning legal and inhabited residential homes may participate.
• Commercial properties are not eligible for the subsidy.
• Partial installations are not funded.
• Applicants who have received a similar grant in the last 10 years are not eligible.

Application submission

Applications are accepted only electronically until December 20, 2025, or until the limit of 2000 applications is reached. Applications can be submitted through the Renewable Energy Sources Fund website (www.ref.org.cy), where information about required documents and certified installers is also available. Before applying, it is necessary to ensure that the home meets all program requirements.

This initiative will significantly reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions, especially for residents of remote and socially vulnerable areas.
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🔊 Smell of burning in Paphos: residents are concerned about the situation
Residents of Upper and Lower Paphos complain about a strong smell of burning in the air.

This is likely related to a fire at a landfill that occurred on Wednesday and continued to smolder.

By Saturday morning, no new fires were recorded. The smell may have spread from the mountains along with the cool air. Local authorities have not yet made official statements, but residents are advised to limit outdoor activities in the morning hours due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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🔥 Why the fire in Malia got out of control: coordination problems and delays
▪️The terrible fire that started on July 23 near the village of Malia (Limassol) quickly became the largest in 50 years, reaching Ipsonas. The loss of lives and destroyed homes raise the question: why was the fire not stopped? We analyze the key problems.

1️⃣ Critical failure at the start:
🔥 The flames spread unhindered from Malia to Souni and Zanadzia. There were *no ground forces* in this direction in the first hours. The open front allowed the fire to quickly approach homes.

2️⃣ Confusion about timing:
⏰ Witnesses: the fire started between 12:20-12:40.
🚒 Firefighters: first call at 13:20.
🌾 Ministry of Agriculture: call at 13:28.
💧 First aerial water drop only at 14:20. Official announcement appeared at 14:45.

3️⃣ "Invisible" aviation and questionable actions:
✈️ Residents did not see planes until 16:00. Authorities explain: the front was huge, operations could have been unnoticed. Photos and videos show firefighters in vehicles without active actions. Forest Department staff were 6 km away from the fire, guarding their "own" area, which raised questions among people.

4️⃣ Wind and equipment failures:
🌬️ Wind up to 8 points hindered precise water drops.
👨‍✈️ Some plane operators were inexperienced foreigners.
🚁 One helicopter was out of service for 2-3 hours (later returned).

5️⃣ Criticism of Civil Defense:
⚠️ The Parents' Confederation stated: the agency worked inefficiently. The evacuation of 36 people from a children's camp in Lofou, according to them, was carried out *by the families themselves*, not the services. A Civil Defense representative could not give the exact number of rescued people on air.

6️⃣ Authorities' reaction:
🏛️ President Christodoulides emphasized: the priority is saving lives, not property (damage to victims promised to be compensated). On social media, residents posted videos shouting at firefighters: "*Why are you doing nothing? Houses are burning!*".

🚨 Conclusion: Delays in response, poor coordination between services, and lack of resources at the start of the fire led to the tragedy. An independent investigation is required.
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👮‍♂️ Got into an accident in Cyprus? Legal checklist: keep calm and protect your rights
😟 A road collision is stressful. To protect yourself and get compensation, act clearly:

1️⃣ At the accident scene:
• 🛑 Stop, turn on hazard lights: Ensure safety for yourself and others.
• 📞 Call for help: Dial 112 for police and ambulance (if there are injured).
• 📝 Call your insurance company: Absolutely! In Cyprus, their representative will arrive QUICKLY, record everything: car damages, vehicle positions, signs, road conditions. Without this – problems with payout!
• 📸 Take photos/videos yourself: of the scene, cars (license plates!), damages, signs, road markings – it won’t hurt.

2️⃣ With the police:
• 📄 Show documents: passport/ID, driver’s license, insurance (“green card”), vehicle registration.
• 🚫 Don’t admit guilt aloud! Don’t sign papers if you don’t understand. Demand a copy of the report.

3️⃣ If injured:
• 🏥 See a doctor immediately, even if it’s “just a bruise.” Keep all certificates, receipts, prescriptions – these are the basis for health damage compensation.

4️⃣ Important DON’Ts:
• ❌ DON’T admit guilt without a lawyer.
• ❌ DON’T settle “on the spot” without a written agreement.
• ❌ DON’T wait if the insurance refuses or you are summoned to court – urgently contact a lawyer.

📌 Summary: Clear actions + insurance agent + documents + lawyer = your protection and a chance for full compensation.

❗️ Don’t panic – follow the plan!
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🔥 Another shot from the fire in Limassol, Cyprus.
23.07.25
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🔊 Mayor of Paphos: By 2037, Muslims will outnumber Christians in Cyprus.
The Mayor of Paphos, Fedonas Fedonos, stated that by 2037 the number of Muslims in Cyprus may exceed the number of Christians. In an interview, he noted that currently 60% of the population are Christians, and 40% are Muslims. However, according to his forecasts, by 2037 Christians will make up only 49%, while Muslims will be 51%.

Fedonos warned about the possible consequences of such changes, mentioning the situation in Lebanon, where religious conflicts have become a serious problem. As of 2021, Muslims made up about 2% of Cyprus's population, but in the northern part of the island, controlled by Turkish Cypriots, the majority of residents are Muslims.
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🚨 **A police patrol car was involved in an accident on the highway exit in Limassol, no injuries reported
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🔊 Compensation Plans for Fire Victims to Be Presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday
July 26, 2025, Cyprus — The first compensation plans for those affected by the fires in the Limassol area will be presented to the Council of Ministers next Wednesday.

The goal is to provide aid as quickly as possible. Registration of victims continues, with 18 teams from the Ministry of Interior on site. Farmers can apply through local councils and KEO offices.

Distribution of animal feed has also begun, and the tender for the early warning system will be completed in early August.
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💣 Famagusta Police Put on High Alert Due to Threat of Explosive Device
On Saturday at noon, the police were put on high alert after receiving information about a possible explosive device in an unidentified building and public places in the Famagusta area.

All relevant protocols have been activated, and investigations are underway on the premises. Details will be provided later.
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🔊 Two accidents on the Larnaca - Ayia Napa highway: heavy traffic
At noon, two road traffic accidents occurred on the Larnaca - Ayia Napa highway, located one kilometer apart, near Ormideia.

The police went to the scene to conduct checks and regulate traffic, resulting in heavy traffic.
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🔊 An immigrant was spotted at a small port in Cyprus, having climbed a lamppost with the intention of jumping into the sea.
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👀An unexpected duel by the road in Lachi (Cyprus): A rat attacks a black snake! The observation challenges stereotypes.
🐍 A rare scene of interspecies confrontation captured by a witness — scientists explain the possible reasons. 🐀
🌍 Lachi (Cyprus) — While passing through the area of Lachi (Λάτσι), an extraordinary event occurred that brought to mind ancient food chains and the variability of animal behavior.

👀 A witness observed a rare scene: a gray rat (Rattus sp.) actively chased and attempted to catch a black snake, presumably a Blunt-nosed viper (Dolichophis jugularis, Greek: Δρόπη / Drophi).

🗣️ As the observer recounted: *"For the first time, while passing through Lachi, I saw a rat trying to catch a black snake. When we drove past, the rat ran away, and the snake crossed the road."* This fleeting episode interrupted a potentially deadly duel for the snake.

📚 Scientific and historical context:

1. 🔄 Role reversal: The classic food chain in Mediterranean ecosystems, known since the times of ancient naturalists (like Aristotle, who described local fauna), typically assigns snakes the role of predators and rodents as prey. Black snakes (Dolichophis) are active hunters whose diet largely consists of rodents. The rat's attack on the snake represents a striking inversion of this hierarchy.

2. 🐀 Rat behavior: Although rats are primarily omnivorous and scavengers, they can exhibit predatory behavior, especially larger individuals. An attack on a snake may be driven by hunger, territorial defense (e.g., protecting nests with young), or an attempt to eliminate a potential predator. Historical chronicles and modern studies document instances of rats attacking birds, reptiles, and even small mammals.

3. 🌳 Anthropogenic environment factor: The road at Lachi is a vivid example of a zone where wildlife intersects with human activity. Such environments often alter animal behavior: rats become bolder, while wild animals (like snakes) are forced to cross dangerous open spaces. Similar "borderline" encounters may have occurred near ancient settlements but were rarely documented.

4. ⚠️ Snake vulnerability: Even as predators, snakes on open roads (especially during cooler mornings or evenings when their metabolism slows down) become vulnerable to attacks from unexpected adversaries. A fleeing snake crossing the road is its attempt to escape from dual threats: the rat and an approaching vehicle.

🔎 Conclusion: The observation near Lachi is not just a curiosity but a small window into the complex and often unpredictable relationships between species in modern habitats.

🌱 It serves as a reminder that food chains are not always linear, and animal behavior, particularly among synanthropic species like rats, can present surprises that break centuries-old stereotypes.
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🔊 Exclusive Video: Movements of Suspected Arsonist in Limassol
An exclusive video capturing the actions of a suspected arsonist in the Limassol district has been obtained by Alpha Cyprus. The footage shows a person with a backpack wandering through wooded areas near Ayia Paraskevi, raising suspicions among citizens.

According to Alpha's correspondent in Limassol, Erika Kavazi, local residents shouted and began to chase him. They also called the police, and reinforced units arrived on the scene, initiating an operation to apprehend him.

Despite authorities searching the surrounding areas for the suspect, who is reportedly a foreigner, he has not yet been located. However, the video featuring his characteristics is under the attention of investigators. It is believed that this individual was in the area with the intent to start a fire.
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🔊 Car Overturned on Central Avenue in Aglantzia
This evening, an accident occurred on the central avenue in Aglantzia, resulting in a car overturning.

According to the police, the driver likely lost control, crashed into a barrier, and flipped over near Spiros Kyprianou Park.

The circumstances of the incident are under investigation, and there are no reported injuries.
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👮‍♂️ This is the video and the individual wanted in connection with the suspected arson in Limassol.

If you have seen him, please contact the police.
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🔴 The Department of Forests informs the public that tomorrow, Sunday, July 27, 2025, the risk of outbreak and spread of forest fires will be at the level of a "Red Alert."
It is emphasized that causing a fire, according to the Forest Law and the Law on the Prevention and Extinguishing of Fires in the Countryside, constitutes a criminal offense and is subject to severe penalties.

A strong appeal is made to the public to be especially careful during their outings, completely avoiding any actions or activities that could potentially cause a fire.

Finally, if anyone notices smoke or fire, they are urged to immediately call 1407 (Department of Forests) or 112 (Fire Service).
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