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🚓Car collides with tank transporter; Larnaca‑Nicosia motorway lane reopened after four hours
Left lane of Larnaca‑Nicosia motorway, near Athienou exit toward Nicosia, reopened after temporary closure following a collision between a tank transport vehicle and a passing car.
Incident occurred around 14:45 Thursday. Transport vehicle suffered a fault, stopped on the hard shoulder and partly in the left lane; a passing car struck its side.
No injuries reported. Police attended for checks, help and traffic control; traffic routed via right lane. Both vehicles removed and left lane returned to service; traffic normal by about 19:00.
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Left lane of Larnaca‑Nicosia motorway, near Athienou exit toward Nicosia, reopened after temporary closure following a collision between a tank transport vehicle and a passing car.
Incident occurred around 14:45 Thursday. Transport vehicle suffered a fault, stopped on the hard shoulder and partly in the left lane; a passing car struck its side.
No injuries reported. Police attended for checks, help and traffic control; traffic routed via right lane. Both vehicles removed and left lane returned to service; traffic normal by about 19:00.
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👩⚖️Full Speed Ahead: Corruption Probes
Independent Authority Against Corruption advances major probes. Report on ex‑EDEK leader and Limassol MP Marinos Sizopoulos in Taxan Properties case finds possible corruption and criminality — fraud, forgery, use of forged documents, conspiracy to defraud. Findings forwarded to Attorney General. Several other investigations near conclusion: report on another senior official ready; AKEL MP complaint on €205,000 DISY donations by newly naturalised investors under review; "Land of Dreams" Trimiklini probe due in November; Makarios Drousiotis book case expected by year‑end. Authority to close five‑plus major cases by 2025. Justice must decide next steps.
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Independent Authority Against Corruption advances major probes. Report on ex‑EDEK leader and Limassol MP Marinos Sizopoulos in Taxan Properties case finds possible corruption and criminality — fraud, forgery, use of forged documents, conspiracy to defraud. Findings forwarded to Attorney General. Several other investigations near conclusion: report on another senior official ready; AKEL MP complaint on €205,000 DISY donations by newly naturalised investors under review; "Land of Dreams" Trimiklini probe due in November; Makarios Drousiotis book case expected by year‑end. Authority to close five‑plus major cases by 2025. Justice must decide next steps.
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Skies Open Over Cyprus: Showers Hit Interior and Troodos
Heavy showers reported across multiple areas of Cyprus, affecting both inland districts and mountain slopes. Local forecasts were confirmed.
People rushed to post short videos on social networks. Kitasweather recorded intense rain around 15:00 in northeastern parts of the Troodos range; shortly before 16:00 showers spread to interior areas.
Clips circulated showing Agia Varvara (Nicosia), the Mosfiloti–Dali corridor and Pera Chorio–Nisou. Incidents were brief but locally intense.
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Heavy showers reported across multiple areas of Cyprus, affecting both inland districts and mountain slopes. Local forecasts were confirmed.
People rushed to post short videos on social networks. Kitasweather recorded intense rain around 15:00 in northeastern parts of the Troodos range; shortly before 16:00 showers spread to interior areas.
Clips circulated showing Agia Varvara (Nicosia), the Mosfiloti–Dali corridor and Pera Chorio–Nisou. Incidents were brief but locally intense.
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👛Fake Branded Goods Seized at St. Kyprianos Fair in Meniko
02/10/2025 — Customs Department, acting on evaluated information, together with the Police Intellectual Property Crime and Illegal Betting Unit, carried out a coordinated search of temporary vendor booths at the St. Kyprianos fair in Meniko. Officers located and seized about 210 fashion accessory items (mainly bags, wallets) infringing intellectual property rights and presented as genuine to passing consumers. Stall owners admitted the offences, abandoned the goods for destruction and accepted extrajudicial settlements; case files remain with both enforcement services.
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02/10/2025 — Customs Department, acting on evaluated information, together with the Police Intellectual Property Crime and Illegal Betting Unit, carried out a coordinated search of temporary vendor booths at the St. Kyprianos fair in Meniko. Officers located and seized about 210 fashion accessory items (mainly bags, wallets) infringing intellectual property rights and presented as genuine to passing consumers. Stall owners admitted the offences, abandoned the goods for destruction and accepted extrajudicial settlements; case files remain with both enforcement services.
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👮Attempted murder in Limassol: 39-year-old arrested, 44-year-old still at large
Arrest made around 15:30 today under a judicial warrant in connection with an attempted murder committed on Monday 29 September in Limassol. Police had published photos and details of the 39-year-old suspect on 29 and 30 September to collect information. A second suspect, 44, remains wanted and a warrant has been issued; his images were also released. The incident occurred about 19:00 on 29 September outside a hotel after an altercation involving about ten people; a 42-year-old man was shot in the abdomen. Limassol Criminal Investigation Department continues inquiries.
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Arrest made around 15:30 today under a judicial warrant in connection with an attempted murder committed on Monday 29 September in Limassol. Police had published photos and details of the 39-year-old suspect on 29 and 30 September to collect information. A second suspect, 44, remains wanted and a warrant has been issued; his images were also released. The incident occurred about 19:00 on 29 September outside a hotel after an altercation involving about ten people; a 42-year-old man was shot in the abdomen. Limassol Criminal Investigation Department continues inquiries.
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✈️Late-night taxi overcharging alleged at Cyprus airports
Travelers at Larnaca and Paphos airports report unusually high taxi fares late at night. At Larnaca a woman traveling with children says a driver claimed no buses ran and demanded €300, later lowering the price to €200; she declined and later found buses were available from the terminal. In Paphos some drivers allegedly quoted €70–€80 for trips into the city at night. Tourists who tried public transport report no buses at those hours. Authorities have not responded.
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Travelers at Larnaca and Paphos airports report unusually high taxi fares late at night. At Larnaca a woman traveling with children says a driver claimed no buses ran and demanded €300, later lowering the price to €200; she declined and later found buses were available from the terminal. In Paphos some drivers allegedly quoted €70–€80 for trips into the city at night. Tourists who tried public transport report no buses at those hours. Authorities have not responded.
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🚗Road Transport Department faces ongoing failures
Parliamentary committee: MPs report repeated breakdowns at the Road Transport Department — legacy IT adopted in 1996, online services since 2004, new system begun 2022 but delayed. Platform outages erase bookings; some appointments reportedly resold. Long waits: bookings made Sep 2025 may be scheduled for Jun 2026. Paphos and Limassol hit hardest, average waits up to 128 days. Since 2020 nine technicians left, five senior posts vacant; department requests 20 technicians. Calls for private examiners, pay-scale review and urgent staffing plan; committee asks formal report.
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Parliamentary committee: MPs report repeated breakdowns at the Road Transport Department — legacy IT adopted in 1996, online services since 2004, new system begun 2022 but delayed. Platform outages erase bookings; some appointments reportedly resold. Long waits: bookings made Sep 2025 may be scheduled for Jun 2026. Paphos and Limassol hit hardest, average waits up to 128 days. Since 2020 nine technicians left, five senior posts vacant; department requests 20 technicians. Calls for private examiners, pay-scale review and urgent staffing plan; committee asks formal report.
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📝No applications yet for voluntary women's enlistment — incentives and deadline
Response from women to voluntary enlistment remains lukewarm; since declarations opened Monday on the Ministry of Defence website no application submitted, only phone queries. Main concern: serving near home; ministry spokesman Christos Pieris says camps selected in all provinces. Announced 50% university tuition scholarship still uncertain as universities have not confirmed. Interested women may submit an expression of interest form by email as shown on the ministry site. Applications open until 24 October; enlistment on 30–31 October at Limassol training centre.
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Response from women to voluntary enlistment remains lukewarm; since declarations opened Monday on the Ministry of Defence website no application submitted, only phone queries. Main concern: serving near home; ministry spokesman Christos Pieris says camps selected in all provinces. Announced 50% university tuition scholarship still uncertain as universities have not confirmed. Interested women may submit an expression of interest form by email as shown on the ministry site. Applications open until 24 October; enlistment on 30–31 October at Limassol training centre.
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🔊 **Tension at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia: Pro-Palestinian rally ends in clash with police**...
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🔥 Scandal at the Presidential Palace: Protest over Gaza blockade ends in violent crackdown — police under heavy criticism
📍 Protest at the Presidential Palace
Last night in Nicosia, a solidarity protest with the Palestinian people took place outside the Presidential Palace after the interception of an international humanitarian flotilla. The situation quickly spiraled out of control: police used pepper spray and batons, injuring several people, including journalist Bishan Ibrahim and a demonstrator who was later hospitalized. Videos circulating online capture the chaos, with voices shouting: “Why are you beating us?”
👥 Protesters’ account
Participants insist there were no provocations. According to them, police themselves blocked the road and then suddenly attacked without warning. “We were chanting ‘Freedom for Palestine,’ and suddenly police in helmets with shields and batons rushed at us,” one demonstrator explained.
🚨 Police statement
Police claim their presence was to ensure safety and manage traffic. They deny confirming reports about the use of tear gas.
📩 AKEL’s reaction
AKEL’s Secretary-General, Stefanos Stefanou, sent a letter to the Chief of Police, condemning the officers’ actions as “fascist methods” and demanding an investigation. The party also announced a new protest against “police arbitrariness.” The Green Citizens’ Movement likewise condemned the violence and called for an immediate inquiry into the conduct of the MAAD riot unit.
📜 Debate on protest law
MP Irini Charalambidou reminded that parliament will soon review a new bill on demonstrations, while the OSCE is preparing a legal opinion on the current law.
✍️ Attack on journalist condemned
The Union of Cyprus Journalists strongly condemned police violence against a reporter. Ibrahim, of Palestinian origin, reportedly identified himself four times as a journalist, yet officers continued physical aggression — shoving, knocking him to the ground, and spraying pepper spray in his face. “In a democratic state, journalists must be able to do their job without becoming targets of violence,” the statement read.
⚡️ A new wave of protests
The incident has fueled fresh debate over freedom of assembly, police conduct, and citizens’ right to express solidarity with humanitarian initiatives abroad.
📅 Another protest is scheduled for tonight in Nicosia.
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📍 Protest at the Presidential Palace
Last night in Nicosia, a solidarity protest with the Palestinian people took place outside the Presidential Palace after the interception of an international humanitarian flotilla. The situation quickly spiraled out of control: police used pepper spray and batons, injuring several people, including journalist Bishan Ibrahim and a demonstrator who was later hospitalized. Videos circulating online capture the chaos, with voices shouting: “Why are you beating us?”
👥 Protesters’ account
Participants insist there were no provocations. According to them, police themselves blocked the road and then suddenly attacked without warning. “We were chanting ‘Freedom for Palestine,’ and suddenly police in helmets with shields and batons rushed at us,” one demonstrator explained.
🚨 Police statement
Police claim their presence was to ensure safety and manage traffic. They deny confirming reports about the use of tear gas.
📩 AKEL’s reaction
AKEL’s Secretary-General, Stefanos Stefanou, sent a letter to the Chief of Police, condemning the officers’ actions as “fascist methods” and demanding an investigation. The party also announced a new protest against “police arbitrariness.” The Green Citizens’ Movement likewise condemned the violence and called for an immediate inquiry into the conduct of the MAAD riot unit.
📜 Debate on protest law
MP Irini Charalambidou reminded that parliament will soon review a new bill on demonstrations, while the OSCE is preparing a legal opinion on the current law.
✍️ Attack on journalist condemned
The Union of Cyprus Journalists strongly condemned police violence against a reporter. Ibrahim, of Palestinian origin, reportedly identified himself four times as a journalist, yet officers continued physical aggression — shoving, knocking him to the ground, and spraying pepper spray in his face. “In a democratic state, journalists must be able to do their job without becoming targets of violence,” the statement read.
⚡️ A new wave of protests
The incident has fueled fresh debate over freedom of assembly, police conduct, and citizens’ right to express solidarity with humanitarian initiatives abroad.
📅 Another protest is scheduled for tonight in Nicosia.
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🚘Takata deadline: vehicles to be immobilised, exemptions
TOM and Minister agree brief extension to month-end only for owners who booked appointments and await airbag replacement this month. Giorgos Loukas, Director TOM: vehicles without October bookings will be immobilised; companies to submit appointment lists today and tomorrow so dates can be adjusted in the system. About 16.5k vehicles under recall; ~5k expected immobilised tomorrow. ~5k Toyota and ~2k Honda owners have not responded. Owners must check original announcement date on TOM site and use the eight‑month window to arrange replacement.
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TOM and Minister agree brief extension to month-end only for owners who booked appointments and await airbag replacement this month. Giorgos Loukas, Director TOM: vehicles without October bookings will be immobilised; companies to submit appointment lists today and tomorrow so dates can be adjusted in the system. About 16.5k vehicles under recall; ~5k expected immobilised tomorrow. ~5k Toyota and ~2k Honda owners have not responded. Owners must check original announcement date on TOM site and use the eight‑month window to arrange replacement.
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💸Joker: Numbers for €3,600,000 Jackpot
— Draw held Thursday evening, October 2, main draw concluded.
— First-category prize set at a minimum of €3,600,000.
— Winning numbers: 7, 40, 39, 4, 3. Joker number: 10.
— Players are urged to check their tickets at authorized outlets or official channels and keep their coupons intact.
— Claims must follow organizer rules and time limits.
— If no top-category winner appears, the jackpot will roll over to the next draw.
— Smaller prizes also distributed to matching combinations. Play responsibly.
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— Draw held Thursday evening, October 2, main draw concluded.
— First-category prize set at a minimum of €3,600,000.
— Winning numbers: 7, 40, 39, 4, 3. Joker number: 10.
— Players are urged to check their tickets at authorized outlets or official channels and keep their coupons intact.
— Claims must follow organizer rules and time limits.
— If no top-category winner appears, the jackpot will roll over to the next draw.
— Smaller prizes also distributed to matching combinations. Play responsibly.
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👮Limassol shooting: one arrested, second suspect wanted
Limassol police arrested a 39-year-old Thursday around 15:30 under a court warrant over Monday night’s hotel shooting. About 10 people were involved in an altercation; a 42-year-old was shot in the abdomen and remains hospitalised. Officers continue to hunt a second suspect, 44-year-old David Gazzaev, wanted since Sept 29; a warrant issued and his identity released to the public. The Criminal Investigation Department leads the probe; motive not disclosed. Authorities urge anyone with information on Gazzaev to come forward. Rising concern after recent violent incidents, calls for stronger policing.
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Limassol police arrested a 39-year-old Thursday around 15:30 under a court warrant over Monday night’s hotel shooting. About 10 people were involved in an altercation; a 42-year-old was shot in the abdomen and remains hospitalised. Officers continue to hunt a second suspect, 44-year-old David Gazzaev, wanted since Sept 29; a warrant issued and his identity released to the public. The Criminal Investigation Department leads the probe; motive not disclosed. Authorities urge anyone with information on Gazzaev to come forward. Rising concern after recent violent incidents, calls for stronger policing.
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☀️Friday forecast: Clouds teeter, winds undecided, weekend peeks
News flash — polite low drifting through. Mostly fair morning; afternoon clouds gather over mountains, isolated raindrops possible. Morning winds variable, settling to 3–4 Beaufort later. Sea calm to slight swell. Temperatures: inland 33°C, coast 30°C, high mountains 24°C. Tonight mostly clear with a few roaming clouds. Weekend: sunny, mountain afternoons may bring brief mischief. Monday clear. TGIF — sunglasses advised, umbrella optional.
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News flash — polite low drifting through. Mostly fair morning; afternoon clouds gather over mountains, isolated raindrops possible. Morning winds variable, settling to 3–4 Beaufort later. Sea calm to slight swell. Temperatures: inland 33°C, coast 30°C, high mountains 24°C. Tonight mostly clear with a few roaming clouds. Weekend: sunny, mountain afternoons may bring brief mischief. Monday clear. TGIF — sunglasses advised, umbrella optional.
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Thousands‑euro fines after large untaxed tobacco seizures in Oroklini
02/10/2025 — Larnaca enforcement team alerted Customs after a car driven by a 46‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot was searched in Oroklini. Seized: 11 cartons ×200 cigarettes, 47 cartons heated cigarettes, 37.8 kg hookah tobacco. Products lacked Greek/Turkish health warnings, safety mark and traceability code. Goods and vehicle confiscated; driver arrested and later released after out‑of‑court settlement €9,500 plus €500 for vehicle.
Later on same road a commercial van of a 51‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot was stopped. Seized: 105 cartons ×200 cigarettes, 16 cartons heated cigarettes, 17.15 kg rolling tobacco, 35 kg hookah tobacco. Similar labeling deficiencies. Goods and van confiscated; driver released after settlement €19,500 plus €500.
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02/10/2025 — Larnaca enforcement team alerted Customs after a car driven by a 46‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot was searched in Oroklini. Seized: 11 cartons ×200 cigarettes, 47 cartons heated cigarettes, 37.8 kg hookah tobacco. Products lacked Greek/Turkish health warnings, safety mark and traceability code. Goods and vehicle confiscated; driver arrested and later released after out‑of‑court settlement €9,500 plus €500 for vehicle.
Later on same road a commercial van of a 51‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot was stopped. Seized: 105 cartons ×200 cigarettes, 16 cartons heated cigarettes, 17.15 kg rolling tobacco, 35 kg hookah tobacco. Similar labeling deficiencies. Goods and van confiscated; driver released after settlement €19,500 plus €500.
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☕️Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 — 91 nominated restaurants
Nespresso presents the Cyprus Eating Awards, the island’s largest gastronomic institution, marking its 21st year. Organized by Check In Cyprus, the awards aim to raise the standard of local gastronomy and recognize outstanding culinary efforts. Long experience and sector knowledge give the awards established credibility. For 2025, 91 restaurants were shortlisted across 17 categories, reflecting the diversity of urban and rural dining. Public voting has started and closes on 29 November 2025; readers are invited to vote.
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Nespresso presents the Cyprus Eating Awards, the island’s largest gastronomic institution, marking its 21st year. Organized by Check In Cyprus, the awards aim to raise the standard of local gastronomy and recognize outstanding culinary efforts. Long experience and sector knowledge give the awards established credibility. For 2025, 91 restaurants were shortlisted across 17 categories, reflecting the diversity of urban and rural dining. Public voting has started and closes on 29 November 2025; readers are invited to vote.
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🚓24-Year-Old Arrested Over Vehicle Arson in Limassol
Police arrested a 24-year-old yesterday under a judicial warrant in connection with the deliberate burning of a car in Limassol. The incident occurred in the early hours of October 1. Investigators say the fire was started maliciously using a flammable liquid and the parked vehicle was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported. The suspect remains in custody to assist further inquiries. The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department continues forensic and witness examinations as part of the ongoing probe.
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Police arrested a 24-year-old yesterday under a judicial warrant in connection with the deliberate burning of a car in Limassol. The incident occurred in the early hours of October 1. Investigators say the fire was started maliciously using a flammable liquid and the parked vehicle was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported. The suspect remains in custody to assist further inquiries. The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department continues forensic and witness examinations as part of the ongoing probe.
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😨Aglantzia Fatal Crash: Police Seek Criminal Charges Against 24-Year-Old Driver
Police will recommend criminal prosecution of the 24-year-old driver involved in the deadly Aglantzia collision that killed 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou.
Investigators conclude the driver was travelling at very high speed and collided with the victim’s vehicle.
The case file currently remains with police; a previous statement saying it had already been handed to Giorgos Savvidis was an error.
After police complete all procedures the file will be sent to the Legal Service for study and then instructions will be issued by Attorney General Giorgos Savvidis for next steps.
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Police will recommend criminal prosecution of the 24-year-old driver involved in the deadly Aglantzia collision that killed 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou.
Investigators conclude the driver was travelling at very high speed and collided with the victim’s vehicle.
The case file currently remains with police; a previous statement saying it had already been handed to Giorgos Savvidis was an error.
After police complete all procedures the file will be sent to the Legal Service for study and then instructions will be issued by Attorney General Giorgos Savvidis for next steps.
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📱Call to remove Makarios statue in Istanbul
A Turkish social media user urged authorities and Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya to order demolition of the statue of Archbishop Makarios III in Istanbul. The same post also demanded dismantling and removal of the monument to Turkish pilot Cengiz Topel. Topel is regarded in Turkey as a 1964 hero after he was killed during hostilities in Cyprus and has memorials, schools and street names in his name. The Istanbul monument is a relief plaque dedicated to Rauf Denktaş, evoking a 1977 summit scene; similar removal calls have occurred before.
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A Turkish social media user urged authorities and Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya to order demolition of the statue of Archbishop Makarios III in Istanbul. The same post also demanded dismantling and removal of the monument to Turkish pilot Cengiz Topel. Topel is regarded in Turkey as a 1964 hero after he was killed during hostilities in Cyprus and has memorials, schools and street names in his name. The Istanbul monument is a relief plaque dedicated to Rauf Denktaş, evoking a 1977 summit scene; similar removal calls have occurred before.
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📚New e-Library for Gender Equality Resources
Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality launches an electronic library compiling books, studies, research, policy papers, articles and guides on gender equality, the women's movement and protection of women's rights in the Republic of Cyprus. Material is sorted by thematic sections and aimed at researchers, academics, students and policymakers. The collection will be continuously updated. The Office thanks contributors and invites individuals and organizations to submit relevant material. Practical details available on the new online platform.
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Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality launches an electronic library compiling books, studies, research, policy papers, articles and guides on gender equality, the women's movement and protection of women's rights in the Republic of Cyprus. Material is sorted by thematic sections and aimed at researchers, academics, students and policymakers. The collection will be continuously updated. The Office thanks contributors and invites individuals and organizations to submit relevant material. Practical details available on the new online platform.
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🪧Police accused of roughing up Gaza solidarity demonstrators in Nicosia
Short-notice protest outside the Foreign Ministry after interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla drew dozens. United for Palestine and the Pancyprian Peace Council joined; chants called for an end to the war. Organisers say police were absent at the start, then arrived, pushed into the crowd and sprayed chemicals while demonstrators stood calmly. Police say they only regulated traffic after people stepped into the road; lane was briefly blocked and reopened by 20:00. Incident renews concerns over the new assembly law and possible excessive use of force.
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Short-notice protest outside the Foreign Ministry after interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla drew dozens. United for Palestine and the Pancyprian Peace Council joined; chants called for an end to the war. Organisers say police were absent at the start, then arrived, pushed into the crowd and sprayed chemicals while demonstrators stood calmly. Police say they only regulated traffic after people stepped into the road; lane was briefly blocked and reopened by 20:00. Incident renews concerns over the new assembly law and possible excessive use of force.
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🚗Woman Fakes Widowhood at Check — 'Deceased' Husband Picks Up
Customs officers stopped a car driven by a foreign woman and found a small quantity of cigarettes and tobacco from the occupied areas. The woman said the vehicle belonged to her husband and that he had died. Officers checked ownership, used the registration to call listed numbers and tried to reach the owner. To their surprise the reportedly deceased husband answered, confirmed the car was his and that his wife was driving it. The episode took place a few days ago, Customs spokesman Giorgos Konstantinou said.
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Customs officers stopped a car driven by a foreign woman and found a small quantity of cigarettes and tobacco from the occupied areas. The woman said the vehicle belonged to her husband and that he had died. Officers checked ownership, used the registration to call listed numbers and tried to reach the owner. To their surprise the reportedly deceased husband answered, confirmed the car was his and that his wife was driving it. The episode took place a few days ago, Customs spokesman Giorgos Konstantinou said.
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🎖️Second lieutenant must pay conscript after 2009 assault — appeal rejected
Supreme Court rejected appeal and upheld award to a conscript beaten by his superior during service in Stavrovouni. In 2009 the 19‑year‑old asked to be excused from guard duty due to illness; a verbal row ensued. Trial found the officer grabbed his collar, forced him to bend and struck his lower back with a diary. Medical opinion linked the blow to lumbar strain. District court had awarded €3,000 plus €47.84; Supreme Court dismissed all six grounds of appeal and confirmed punitive element. Officer also ordered to pay €2,200 appeal costs plus VAT.
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Supreme Court rejected appeal and upheld award to a conscript beaten by his superior during service in Stavrovouni. In 2009 the 19‑year‑old asked to be excused from guard duty due to illness; a verbal row ensued. Trial found the officer grabbed his collar, forced him to bend and struck his lower back with a diary. Medical opinion linked the blow to lumbar strain. District court had awarded €3,000 plus €47.84; Supreme Court dismissed all six grounds of appeal and confirmed punitive element. Officer also ordered to pay €2,200 appeal costs plus VAT.
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🏡Metal thefts in Alona; copper zivania cap stolen
Alona suffers repeated daytime thefts, community leader Michalis Nikiforou reports. Thieves take metal items and doors to resell, causing damage. About 40 residents live permanently in the village. Latest case: intruders took the copper cap from a zivania distillation pot in a woman’s home. She confronted them as they fled by car; they reversed and escaped. Police were called; the cap was discarded and sent for forensic tests. Nikiforou says a 2019 letter to the Justice Ministry asking for changed policing of remote communities received no reply. The Palechori station covers 12 communities over 20 sq km with three officers per shift.
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Alona suffers repeated daytime thefts, community leader Michalis Nikiforou reports. Thieves take metal items and doors to resell, causing damage. About 40 residents live permanently in the village. Latest case: intruders took the copper cap from a zivania distillation pot in a woman’s home. She confronted them as they fled by car; they reversed and escaped. Police were called; the cap was discarded and sent for forensic tests. Nikiforou says a 2019 letter to the Justice Ministry asking for changed policing of remote communities received no reply. The Palechori station covers 12 communities over 20 sq km with three officers per shift.
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✊Protest at the Presidential Palace: AKEL and other groups return to the streets after clashes with police
Today, October 3, from 18:00, a protest organized by the AKEL party and supported by several organizations continues outside the Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The rally follows yesterday’s heavy-handed police intervention, which sparked strong public backlash. The atmosphere remains tense, with police officially confirming both the demonstration and their presence on site.
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Today, October 3, from 18:00, a protest organized by the AKEL party and supported by several organizations continues outside the Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The rally follows yesterday’s heavy-handed police intervention, which sparked strong public backlash. The atmosphere remains tense, with police officially confirming both the demonstration and their presence on site.
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📱Instagram brings location map sharing to Cyprus
Meta rolls out two Instagram tools in Cyprus: Repost, already in circulation, and a live location-sharing map that until now was US-only. The map lets users who opt in see friends' real-time locations and explore posts linked to specific places, a function comparable to iPhone's Find My. Enable via the Notes field to open the map; shared positions appear when friends have activated sharing. Privacy options let you limit visibility to Close Friends or custom, smaller groups. Location sharing can be turned on or off from app settings.
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Meta rolls out two Instagram tools in Cyprus: Repost, already in circulation, and a live location-sharing map that until now was US-only. The map lets users who opt in see friends' real-time locations and explore posts linked to specific places, a function comparable to iPhone's Find My. Enable via the Notes field to open the map; shared positions appear when friends have activated sharing. Privacy options let you limit visibility to Close Friends or custom, smaller groups. Location sharing can be turned on or off from app settings.
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Support rally outside Larnaca port for flotilla vessel
Late Thursday a small boat from a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza berthed at Larnaca port. The vessel with 21 people aboard entered around 23:00 after four and a half hours of delay. An ambulance treated two people at the scene; no hospital transfers were needed. Volunteers provided food and water, which were handed over to port authorities. About 50 people gathered outside in a symbolic show of support without an open call. Local officials said volunteers and authorities cooperated to assist the passengers.
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Late Thursday a small boat from a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza berthed at Larnaca port. The vessel with 21 people aboard entered around 23:00 after four and a half hours of delay. An ambulance treated two people at the scene; no hospital transfers were needed. Volunteers provided food and water, which were handed over to port authorities. About 50 people gathered outside in a symbolic show of support without an open call. Local officials said volunteers and authorities cooperated to assist the passengers.
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🍺Autumn Food Escape to the Cypriot Countryside
- Mountain villages: tradition meets flavour, hospitality served over glowing coals.
- Tavernas open courtyards and rooms, set tables and offer slow spit-roasts, thyme-scented kleftiko, generous meze and homely stews.
- Stone lanes, geranium-filled yards, pergolas and wood stoves at night create a rare sense of warmth.
- A local guide gathers favourite addresses where authentic Cypriot cooking becomes the reason for a Sunday feast or an autumn outing with friends and family.
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- Mountain villages: tradition meets flavour, hospitality served over glowing coals.
- Tavernas open courtyards and rooms, set tables and offer slow spit-roasts, thyme-scented kleftiko, generous meze and homely stews.
- Stone lanes, geranium-filled yards, pergolas and wood stoves at night create a rare sense of warmth.
- A local guide gathers favourite addresses where authentic Cypriot cooking becomes the reason for a Sunday feast or an autumn outing with friends and family.
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🏛️Zavrantonas trial postponed
Proceedings before the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court in the case involving life‑sentence inmate Giorgos Christodoulou, alias Zavrantonas, and six co‑accused were adjourned and re‑listed for 21 November 2025 at 09:00. Adjournment due to pending Supreme Court challenges to search warrants and telecom data orders affecting four suspects. Defence said hearings allowed and success could affect the prosecution's core. Six co‑accused released on restrictive terms after €50,000 bail or equivalent; travel bans and weekly police reporting imposed. Prosecutor's request to remand Zavrantonas over risk of new offences was granted. The seven face charges including conspiracy, corruption, illegal possession and money‑laundering; Zavrantonas has an outstanding appeal against a 22‑year sentence.
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Proceedings before the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court in the case involving life‑sentence inmate Giorgos Christodoulou, alias Zavrantonas, and six co‑accused were adjourned and re‑listed for 21 November 2025 at 09:00. Adjournment due to pending Supreme Court challenges to search warrants and telecom data orders affecting four suspects. Defence said hearings allowed and success could affect the prosecution's core. Six co‑accused released on restrictive terms after €50,000 bail or equivalent; travel bans and weekly police reporting imposed. Prosecutor's request to remand Zavrantonas over risk of new offences was granted. The seven face charges including conspiracy, corruption, illegal possession and money‑laundering; Zavrantonas has an outstanding appeal against a 22‑year sentence.
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💧Cyprus aquaculture posts production record in 2024
Production reached 9,054 tonnes, value €53 million. Aquaculture accounts for over 85% of national fish output by weight and value. It is the third highest export earner within the broader primary agricultural sector, with annual exports exceeding €40 million. The sector has averaged 3–4% annual growth over the past 15 years. It supports national food security, blue economy goals and multiple EU and national strategies including Blue Growth, the Green Deal and Farm to Fork. Despite recent challenges, activity shows solid recovery and returns to a strong development path, delivering social and economic benefits.
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Production reached 9,054 tonnes, value €53 million. Aquaculture accounts for over 85% of national fish output by weight and value. It is the third highest export earner within the broader primary agricultural sector, with annual exports exceeding €40 million. The sector has averaged 3–4% annual growth over the past 15 years. It supports national food security, blue economy goals and multiple EU and national strategies including Blue Growth, the Green Deal and Farm to Fork. Despite recent challenges, activity shows solid recovery and returns to a strong development path, delivering social and economic benefits.
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🚑Miracle Babies: Disappointment over NICU not built at Makarios
Association "Miracle Babies" voices deep disappointment and frustration at the failure to start expansion and renovation of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Makarios Hospital, blaming unacceptable conduct by OKYPY. Contract with previous contractor signed 27 December 2023. After 19 months there is no progress. The association asks what happened in those 19 months and why OKYPY now projects completion only by end‑2027 and needs ten months to award the work if designs are ready. This concerns the lives of the smallest, most vulnerable infants; the association will keep raising its voice until preemies and families get the care they deserve.
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Association "Miracle Babies" voices deep disappointment and frustration at the failure to start expansion and renovation of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Makarios Hospital, blaming unacceptable conduct by OKYPY. Contract with previous contractor signed 27 December 2023. After 19 months there is no progress. The association asks what happened in those 19 months and why OKYPY now projects completion only by end‑2027 and needs ten months to award the work if designs are ready. This concerns the lives of the smallest, most vulnerable infants; the association will keep raising its voice until preemies and families get the care they deserve.
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