👩‍⚕️ Last night, four tourists became trapped in sea caves near Cape Greco, but they were successfully evacuated.
On Sunday evening, rescue services received a distress signal from the cave area, after which EMAK specialists and firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The rescue operation took several hours, and ultimately all the victims were removed from the danger zone. One of the tourists sustained injuries—details about his condition are still unknown. Rescuers once again reminded vacationers and local residents that visiting the caves without proper preparation and guidance is dangerous, especially during high tides and rough seas.
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🚨 ROAD REPORT CY

📆 TODAY IS MONDAY 18.08.25

📅 Forecast for today

🌡️Nicosia: up to +36°C
🌡️ Limassol: up to +33°C
🌡️Larnaca: up to +32°C
🌡️Paphos: up to +29°C
🌡️ Troodos: up to 25°C

🧑‍💻 Wishing everyone a productive day and a good week
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🐢 Shocking Indifference: Turtles on Lara Beach Become Toys for Tourists
🐢 In the midst of the tourist season on Lara Beach, in the picturesque corner of Akamas, a scandal erupted on social networks that calls into question the moral principles of vacationers and the responsibility of local authorities. The turtles, which have become a symbol of this beautiful place, suddenly turned into a photo attraction: tourists, forgetting that these are not toys but living creatures, easily pick them up, pose with them, and pass them from hand to hand as if they were soulless objects.

❗️ Local nature defenders are in complete shock at what is happening. "This is not animal care, but thoughtless entertainment," they bitterly note. Moreover, the beach security, tasked with monitoring the rules and protecting the turtles, seems to take no action. Instead, there is suspicion that some of them may benefit from jeep safaris and buggy tours that attract crowds of tourists.

❗️ How much longer will this disgrace continue? We must think about the fact that turtles are not just an attraction but an important part of our ecosystem, needing protection and care. It is time to stop and realize: nature does not tolerate frivolous attitudes. Every living being deserves respect and protection.
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🔥 Picnic with a threat: coals from souvlaki almost set fire to the forest in Platres
Two dangerous fires occurred overnight in Platres. The first fire broke out around one o'clock in the morning — the fire quickly engulfed an area with wild vegetation, but the Forestry Department firefighters promptly extinguished it.

🔥 The second incident happened in the morning in the High Tree (Pano Platres) area. The cause was banal and outrageous: unextinguished coals from souvlaki left after a picnic by the river. Fortunately, the forestry service staff managed to put out the flames in just 5 minutes.
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❗️ The conclusion is simple: **one careless act — and nature can perish. We can only hope that vacationers will become more responsible.
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🔊 This weekend it apparently looked something like this all over Cyprus.

🧑‍🚒 Firefighters nervously smoked on the sidelines at this moment.

😬 A moment of humor
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🔫 Four people arrested in Larnaca for attacking citizens using pneumatic weapons
In Larnaca, four people were arrested as part of an investigation related to illegal possession, use, and transportation of firearms, as well as reckless actions.

According to the police, two citizens reported that at different times on August 17, while in open spaces, they felt hits from an unknown object — one to the head, the other to the back (likely from pneumatic weapons).

The hits, as later found out, came from a passing car in which the arrested individuals were. Court orders were issued against them to facilitate interrogations.
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🔊 Outrageous video goes viral: A man in occupied areas tied a dog to a tractor and dragged it
▪️ A shocking video showing animal cruelty has gone viral on the internet.

📹 The footage shows a man driving a tractor who tied a dog and is dragging it along the road despite the hot weather. According to Turkish-Cypriot media, local residents tried to intervene, but the driver continued moving and threatened those filming him.

▪️ As a result of intervention by the pseudo-authorities, the man was identified and fined about 160 euros.
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🔊 141 packs of cigarettes seized — two arrested at Larnaca airport
At Larnaca airport, customs officers discovered 141 packs of duty-free cigarettes during baggage checks. In the first case, a 35-year-old passenger traveling to Luton was arrested and later released after an out-of-court settlement with a payment of 2200 euros. In the second incident, a 39-year-old passenger heading to Manchester was also detained and held in custody for two days.
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🔊 Provocation in the sky: Turkish military aircraft conducted a training flight south of Cyprus
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense confirmed that the country’s combat and support Air Force aircraft carried out a training flight in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea, south of Cyprus.

Turkish Cypriot media reported the incident, adding that the ministry’s official statement included footage from the training flight, highlighting Turkey’s activity in this strategically important region.
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🔊 Delay in issuing permits in Ayia Napa: Reform or provocation?
The Municipality of Ayia Napa has encountered delays in issuing permits for operating facilities due to the implementation of a new computerized system called “Evagoras.”

Authorities assure that this is necessary to improve citizen services, but many applicants are experiencing inconvenience.

The municipality promises to speed up the process while complying with all legal requirements and providing the necessary documents.
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🔊 Cypriot communities jointly restore abandoned cemeteries in the buffer zone **
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Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have launched a large-scale project to restore 15 abandoned cemeteries in the island’s buffer zone, which have been neglected for almost 50 years. The initiative, which started in May, is being implemented with financial support from the European Union, which allocated over 700 thousand euros for this purpose.

After the events of 1974, many religious and burial sites on both sides of the divided island were destroyed or looted, depriving people of the opportunity to visit the graves of their relatives.

"Turkish Cypriots come to our village to visit the graves of their ancestors and see their former homes," notes Haroula Efstratiou, head of the Tochni village council. "We demand respect for our sacred places and must reciprocate."

Murude Erzen, representative of the Turkish Cypriot community of Palakitra, emphasizes the importance of dialogue: "Our goal is to protect all holy sites: both mosques and churches. We hope for new agreements between the communities."

This project has become a symbolic step towards reconciliation, demonstrating that even amid a long-standing conflict, cooperation in preserving shared history and memory is possible.
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🔊 Political landscape: between parliamentary and presidential elections
While Cyprus prepares for the 2026 parliamentary elections, political forces are already looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race. The AKEL party, in opposition since 2013, intends to return to power by exploiting divisions in the right-wing camp and dissatisfaction with the current government.
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Chances for the left and challenges**
AKEL is betting on creating a “progressive alliance” which, according to party representative Yorgos Loukaidis, should address issues of social inequality, corruption, and reconsider foreign policy, including the Cyprus issue and the Middle East conflict. However, the party is losing votes facing competition from new forces — ALMA of Odysseas Michaelides and the Volt movement.
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The Michaelides factor**
Former Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides, who enjoys popularity, could become both an ally and a competitor for AKEL. His political program remains unclear, and his entourage raises questions. His sister, Anastasia Michaelidou, hints that ALMA’s success will depend on a charismatic leader capable of uniting voters.
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Uncertainty around Irini Charalambidou**
The former AKEL ally has not yet decided on her political future. Her possible move to ALMA or maintaining ties with the left could affect the balance of power before the elections.
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Crisis of the right**
The right-wing camp is divided: tension between President Christodoulides and DISY, internal conflicts, and the rise of the far-right (ELAM) create chaos. Against this backdrop, chances increase that the right will not be able to field a strong candidate in 2028.
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What’s next?**
The outcome of the parliamentary elections will set the tone for the presidential campaign. It is already clear: Cyprus’s political map is changing, and previous alignments may become irrelevant.
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🔊 Two Sudanese deported from Cyprus for attempting to purchase bulletproof vests
The Cyprus Ministry of Migration reported the deportation of two Sudanese citizens who tried to buy bulletproof vests and military equipment in Nicosia.

According to the department, at the end of June, two 20-year-old migrants visited a specialized military gear store, inquiring about bulletproof vests, army uniforms, and footwear. Both arrived on the island illegally from occupied territories.

After investigation, the Sudanese were deemed a threat to public order and Cyprus’s security. Their applications for political asylum were denied, and they were deported to their homeland a few days ago.
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🔊 University of Cyprus Accepting Applications from Candidates with International Exams
Cyprus — The University of Cyprus has announced the start of accepting applications from candidates who have passed international exams for the allocation of vacant places in undergraduate programs.

Applications are accepted from August 18 to 27, 2025. Candidates must meet the university’s academic criteria and be at the beginning stage of their studies.
Applications can be submitted online at www.ucy.ac.cy/internationalexams.
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🔊 **Prison did not reform him: a Bulgarian released from prison stabbed a Cypriot in his father's restaurant
**Paralimni, Cyprus – Just four days after being released from prison, a 23-year-old Bulgarian carried out a bloody attack. In the evening, he burst into a local restaurant owned by the father of an 18-year-old Cypriot and stabbed the young man in the stomach.

The victim, with a serious injury, was urgently taken to a hospital in Nicosia. His condition is now stable, but doctors are fighting for his full recovery.
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Arrested in underwear: The police detained the attacker within 30 minutes – he was spotted wandering the streets of Paralimni… in his underwear. He is now charged with attempted murder,** and faces a new prison term.
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City's anger: **The Paralimni municipality demands that the authorities tighten control over released prisoners. "This person should have been under supervision, not roaming free and posing a threat!" – the city hall stated.
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