Charita Mandoles, emblem of the struggle for the missing
Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou called Charita Mandoles an emblematic figure in the Cypriot struggle for missing persons. The English translation of Evridiki

Perikleous‑Papadopoulou’s novel was presented at the University of Cyprus; it brings the island’s modern tragic history and families’ fight for truth and justice to international readers. The book blends testimony and literary narrative and, with the author’s recent volume on Eleni Foka, forms a literary diptych of memory and resistance.

The Ministry funded the translation to promote Cypriot literature abroad and sustain awareness of the island’s unresolved division and the enduring pain of the missing.
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📝Hartsotiotis: New policing measures to restore Old Nicosia
Justice Minister Marios Hartsotiotis announced steps to boost the sense of security in Old Nicosia, praising Cyprus Police and partner agencies and the positive cooperation with local authorities.

Two measures: armed foot patrols of MATh visible on Ermou, continuing until further notice; ZETA motorcycle teams to be stationed at Eleftheria Square for rapid response.

Aim: restore Old Nicosia’s standing and peaceful coexistence of residents, traders, students and visitors. Measures are a balanced visible policing approach for everyday safety; the walled city must stay alert and protected to regain appeal and growth.
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👨‍👧‍👦Parents: Choose a safe kindergarten
Telegram: Cyprus Private Preschool Association issues guidance after a 3‑year‑old left a kindergarten, opened the fence, crossed the road and wandered to a nearby kiosk.

Check facility has valid operating certificates. Ensure buildings meet fire and seismic safety; avoid temporary prefabricated rooms.

Require a Written Risk Assessment. Technical measures: high perimeter fences children cannot climb; elevated handles and child‑proof locks. Organizational measures: staff at drop‑off/pick‑up who know authorized collectors. Private preschools are strictly regulated and routinely inspected. Invest in quality preschools and use state tuition and meal subsidies.
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⚡️Cyprus Electricity Authority: Fraudulent email notices ask payment via QR code
CEA reports new incidents of deceptive emails sent to electricity consumers. Messages falsely claim an outstanding bill and urge recipients to scan a QR code to pay.

The Authority clarifies these emails do not originate from CEA and are attempts at electronic fraud. Customers should be cautious with emails containing links, QR codes or attachments, as they can redirect to misleading or malicious sites. Verify bills via official CEA channels before paying and report suspicious messages.
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⛪️Relic of Saint David Arrives in Cyprus
Cyprus will receive the holy skull of Saint David from his monastery in Evia for the foundation stone ceremony of a chapel dedicated to Saint David and Saint John the Russian.
Reception: Friday 3 October, 17:30, Akaki–Meniko roundabout — vespers to follow.

Foundation stone laying: Sunday 5 October, 18:00.
The chapel will be open for veneration of the relic from Friday 3 October until Wednesday 8 October, daily from 06:00 until late evening.
Announcement by the Metropolis of Morphou and the Building Committee.
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🪧British activists confront illegal limesticks, free trapped blackcaps
British team led by journalist-activist Chris Packham tours Cyprus documenting illegal limesticks and nets used to trap migratory blackcaps. In one action they freed birds; in another they staged a protest outside Zygi police station. Birds can remain entangled for hours, exhaust and often are killed by trappers.

Encounters with poachers and landowners have turned confrontational. Trapping and trade banned by national and EU law since 1974, yet illegal market endures — up to €90 per dozen, estimated €15m yearly. Cyprus is a major migratory corridor; millions pass each season.
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💻Cyprus seeks improved schooling for children sidelined by illness
Parliament committee presses Education Ministry to expand education for pupils absent long-term due to illness. Nearly 300 secondary students now taught off-site; 70% at home with psychological issues, 30% in hospital or abroad. MPs say health comes first but schooling must continue.

They call for a pool of trained home and hospital teachers and wider use of online classes. Challenges: vocational subjects harder to deliver, little data on primary pupils. MPs demand less bureaucracy, faster lessons and family counselling. Ministry to present updated plan on Oct 8.
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🎗️Grivas wanted Unknown Soldier monument at his hideout
S.A.P.E.L. announces Gen. G. Grivas "Digenis" envisioned an Unknown Soldier monument at his hideout, modelled on Athens' Tomb. Marble pillars with gold‑lettered names of all who gave life or service to the homeland. EOKA struggle to feature in a museum with replicas of hideouts, battlefields and halls of honour.

Low Greek‑style buildings to host museums, galleries, libraries, conference and performance centres. Church role, priest‑fighters, intellectuals, artists, diaspora and dialect preservation to be honoured. 1974 losses, fallen and missing to be recorded. Restore the cottage, relocate and protect the boat Seirin, build a small church to St. George. Commercial exploitation must be prevented.
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Annita Demetriou: Time to tackle the Cyprus issue's core
DISY leader urges real progress on Cyprus. "We must touch the core," she says. Calls to open files exposing Turkish intransigence. Defends refugees' right to a future: children free on ancestral soil, life without occupying troops or wire, rebuild towns.

"Silence is not an option," she adds. Says only Turkey should be held for pushing two‑state claims, to be pressured back to substantive talks on the agreed framework. Wants a solution freeing Cyprus from occupation forces and reuniting the country without outdated guarantees or intervention rights. Event included a march, dramatized reading and choir.
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🗣️Headscarf dispute sparks tension in occupied north
Scenes of tension yesterday outside the Supreme Constitutional Court in the occupied north, hours before the court was due to rule on the so‑called "Headscarf Regulation". During a rally opponents chanted "Cyprus is and will remain secular" to oppose any easing of rules on Islamic headscarves; a member of the crowd replied "Allahu Akbar" and police intervened immediately.

The episode exposed sharp divisions between defenders of a secular public order and advocates of greater religious freedom. The court's forthcoming decision is expected to influence the debate over the balance between religion and the secular character of the regime.
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🌧️Weather shift from Sunday — Cooler, chance of first rains
Live: Meteorologist Andreas Chrysanthou on coming days. Today strong winds persist, 4–6 Bft locally, especially coastal and some inland areas. Small chance of mountain showers today; higher chance tomorrow with isolated brief thunderstorms. Winds ease to 3–4 Bft.

Saturday similar with midday developments and mountain showers. Temps Fri–Sat: inland 35–36°C, coasts 30–33°C, highlands ~26°C. From Sunday a 2–4°C drop, felt inland. Monday more mountain showers. First organized rains possible Tuesday–Wednesday, weaker here than over Greece, mainly affecting western areas.
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🤝Sarkozy convicted over Libya-linked 2007 campaign funding
Paris court finds former president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of participating in a criminal organisation tied to alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 campaign. Prosecutors say Sarkozy arranged in 2005 for aides to obtain millions from Muammar Gaddafi in exchange for pro‑Libya positions.

Sarkozy denies the charges and calls them political persecution. He was cleared of other counts, including passive corruption and large illegal campaign financing. Former minister Brice Hortefeux convicted of complicity; three co‑defendants acquitted. Appeal expected; further legal consequences possible.
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😱🐎Hippodrome Incident: 67-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck by Loose Horse
Horse escaped groom supervision yesterday afternoon, shortly after 15:30, before the start of the first race. Running uncontrolled, it struck a 67-year-old man who tried to stop it. He was hit and dragged, sustaining severe injuries.

He was taken first to a private clinic and then transferred to Nicosia General Hospital, where he died of his wounds a little after 03:00 on Thursday. Police and the Labour Inspection Department are investigating.
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🚁Helicopters in formation rehearse for October 1 parade
Rehearsals for the October 1 military parade have been taking place in recent days. Today the National Guard conducted aerial drills over the skies of the partially occupied capital, with military helicopters flying in coordinated formations.

Residents near the General Hospital area filmed the overflights; video circulated showing the aircraft in sequence. Authorities describe the flights as routine parade preparations. No disruptions to public services were reported.
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💸EU Seeks €67M Back from Cyprus Vasiliko Gas Project
Nicosia — EU demands return of €67m over alleged tender irregularities in Vasiliko gas terminal.
Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou says government will challenge decision in court or via EU Ombudsman; project continues, consultants to assess gaps and report within two months.

Finance Minister notes concern, examining options to safeguard interests. EIB VP Kyriakos Kakouris says loan not set to be revoked and bank remains committed.
Opposition demands transparency; DISY, AKEL and DIKO allege corruption and call for prosecutions.
Cost overruns and delays already hit the terminal; MPs trade accusations, legal battles expected, officials insist gas will arrive eventually.
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🛒Lidl Cyprus marks one year at Neon Mall of Pafos
Lidl Cyprus marks its first anniversary at Neon Mall of Pafos with a celebratory day on Friday 26 September, 07:00–21:00. The store will host promotions and prize draws: two grand prizes — a PlayStation 5 Pro and an iPhone 16 Pro 128GB — plus chances to win entire shopping baskets and local premium products.

The anniversary event highlights Lidl’s continued investment in the greater Paphos area, its focus on product quality, customer service and an enhanced shopping experience; this outlet is the company’s third in the region.
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🍗Porsche Roadshow 2025 x Big Green Egg — Cyprus
Porsche Cyprus and Big Green Egg staged a refined drive‑and‑dine at The Anama Concept on 13 September. Guests moved through three immersive stations: exclusive test drives of Taycan sedan, Taycan Cross Turismo, all‑electric Macan and Cayenne E‑Hybrid on scenic mountain roads; a live Big Green Egg kamado grilling demo by Chef Leonard Elenbaas from the Netherlands; and a guided tour and tasting at the boutique winery showcasing Commandaria.

Evening closed with lobster, Saku tuna, Black Angus tomahawk, curated wines and cocktails. A.I. Motokinisi imports Porsche; ipH Iakovos Photiades represents Big Green Egg in Cyprus.
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Customs Brokers Threaten Indefinite Strike at Limassol Port
24‑hour stoppage at Limassol port. Brokers demand postponement of new Automated Import System (AIS) due Monday. Association president Christos Akaros: AIS triples data entry time, lacks authorization checks and full Greek translation, raising risk of costly errors — brokers may bear at least 30% of unpaid duties. Secretary Louis Louka: AIS omits some fields, hampering police alerts. Brokers ask to retain current 'Theseus' system until fixes. Teleconference with Customs director produced no agreement. Indefinite strike possible from Monday.
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🔥Fire in Nicosia district — Firefighting crews responding
— Incident: Vegetation fire reported between Tseri and Analiontas on Thursday afternoon, 25 September.
— Response: Cyprus Fire Service mobilized; multiple firefighting units dispatched and have reached the area.
— Actions: Crews conducting suppression and containment efforts; water‑dropping resources and ground teams coordinating access and safety per standard procedures.

— Impact: No official information yet on injuries, structures affected or containment level.
— Follow-up: Further updates expected as the situation develops.
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📝Savvidis drops prosecution of Odysseas; lawyer: no crime
Achilleas Aimilianidis: We told investigators there was no criminal offence.
General Attorney Georgios Savvidis will not press charges over Odysseas Michailides' public statements on his dismissal.
Aimilianidis: The Council that removed him is not a court; remarks did not amount to contempt under case law and the European Court of Human Rights.

Savvidis cited May 20 comments and later retractions, said prosecution could inflame public debate, offered a "second chance" with a warning against repeating unfounded, insulting claims.
Michailides says he will not be silenced, accuses the Attorney General of hostility since 2020 and vows to keep defending justice regardless of personal cost.
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🤝Nothing Improper — Damianou Defends E‑ID Contract Award
Deputy Minister Nikodimos Damianou told the parliamentary Audit Committee there is "nothing improper" after an Audit Office report on the direct award of the national electronic ID contract to a firm he formerly led.
Audit: contract awarded at €3.85m for the first 100,000 IDs; about 7,000 issued so far.

Concerns over no open tender and a requirement that providers have offices in Cyprus, limiting competition.
Government: legal framework set 2020–21, providers had years to prepare. Committee requested related documents and urged greater transparency and public information on el. IDs.
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🚘Takata recalls: 19,000+ vehicles pending; two firms collected €4M
Parliamentary transport committee reports 76% of Takata airbag recalls completed. About 19,000 vehicles remain before the Oct 3 deadline; Ministry of Transport may extend the deadline. Minister Alexis Vafeadis thanked dealers and the public, urged owners to book recalls and offered Road Transport Department support.

Two distributors charged fees for recalls and raised nearly €4 million; Ministry opposes charges but says enforcement is outside its remit. Pending vehicles concentrated in Toyota (~5,500), Mazda (~4,100), Honda (~3,300), Nissan (~2,000) and BMW (~1,500). Parts available for ~17,000 cars; target is completion by year‑end. Delays linked to at least two deaths and one serious injury.
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