🗣️E. Papamichael Takes EKYSY Leadership from K. Skarparis
K. Skarparis handed leadership at EKYSY's Pancyprian Congress on Sept 30 in Nicosia and was honoured. Eftychios Papamichael elected general secretary. Skarparis ends 43 years in the PEO movement; he joined in 1982 and led EKYSY as GS from 2002, fighting for pensioners' rights. PEO general secretary praised his commitment and role in establishing EKYSY. Papamichael vowed continuity, citing over 50 recent mobilisations on low pensions, the 12% penalty, medicine costs and widowers' pensions, and highlighted the union's social and cultural activities for members.
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🚓Wanted in Nicosia over Class A drug offences
Celestine Onyeka Obi, 28, Nigerian, is sought to assist enquiries into an investigation of alleged importation of a Class A controlled drug into the Republic, possession and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and conspiracy to commit a felony. Alleged incidents date to September 2025 in the Nicosia district. Anyone with information should contact the YKAN Nicosia unit at 22808626, the nearest police station or the Citizen Line at 1460. Investigations ongoing; any tip, however small, could help. Do not approach; report to police.
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⛵️Cyprus may accept second flotilla vessel for berthing today
Government spokesman says a request may arrive by end of day to berth a second vessel from the flotilla that carried humanitarian aid to Gaza. He noted that yesterday a ship entered Larnaca late and Cyprus would not refuse a docking call in its territorial waters; two people on board with chronic health issues received medical aid from ambulance staff at the port and did not require hospital transfer. All requested assistance was provided under prescribed procedures. Cyprus will respond to further berthing requests and offer needed help within its international obligations.
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Trial postponed in money‑laundering case
Proceedings in Nicosia against convict Giorgos Christodoulou (Zavrantonas) and six others adjourned to 21 Nov 2025, 09:00. Adjournment follows pending Supreme Court challenges to search and telecom warrants for four defendants; defence says outcome may affect the case. All accused except Zavrantonas released on restrictive terms with €50,000 cash bail or equivalent, travel bans and weekly police reports. Prosecutor sought Zavrantonas's detention for risk of further offences; court ordered custody. Charges include conspiracy, corruption, illegal possession and money‑laundering; Zavrantonas's appeal of a 22‑year sentence is pending.
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😢Claim: Sexual slavery in occupied north Cyprus for 25 years
Turkish Cypriot politician Derya Doğuş alleges widespread sexual slavery and exploitation in occupied north Cyprus over the past 25 years. Her social posts and parliamentary remarks prompted public concern and demands for an immediate, transparent investigation. Allegations link to the recent death of a young night‑club worker in Gerolakkos and suspicions of trafficking networks; civil society called for independent probes. Doğuş accused local authorities of tolerating or covering up abuses. International reports warn the island is vulnerable to trafficking and urge stronger victim protection and targeted prosecutions.
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🚑Parents Condemn Years‑Long Delay in Makarios NICU Upgrade
Parents of premature infants voice anger after fresh delays to the promised expansion of Makarios Hospital NICU in Nicosia. Advocacy group Miracle Babies accuses state health services OKYpY of breaking repeated pledges and stalling the project. Contract signed in December 2023; nearly 19 months later no construction start. OKYpY now projects completion by end of 2027, a timeline parents call tragic. Group questions why re‑award would take 10 months given ready plans and stresses this concerns vulnerable babies and overcrowded, outdated facilities.
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😤 When the one who “has time for everything” meets the one whose patience ran out somewhere between the horn and common sense — the road turns into a live show called __“Nerves on the Edge.”
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🗣️VOICE Council appoints Child Parliament Ambassadors
12th Cyprus Children's Parliament seminar ran 19–21 Sept 2025 in Pelendri. Organized by the Pan‑Cyprian Coordinating Committee for Protection and Welfare of the Child with support from Council VOICE. Opening speakers included Child Rights Commissioner Despo Livaniou‑Michaelidou and Eurochild VP Bruce Adamson. Child MPs were named VOICE Ambassadors to carry prevention and protection messages against sexual abuse among peers. World Café workshops addressed prevention, response and roles of Police, Social Welfare, schools and NGOs. Organizers congratulate participants and stress importance of children's active role in policy.
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🏕️Viewpoint closed on Karvouna–Troodos road
From 3 October 2025 until repairs are completed the viewpoint along the Karvouna–Troodos road will remain closed, says the Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment. Damage to the viewing platform floor rendered the structure unsafe for public use. Separately, the viewpoint on the Troodos–Prodromos road remains closed. The Department apologizes for any inconvenience and states inspections, securing works and repair planning are underway to restore access as soon as possible.
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📝Life in a Different Light — Savvia’s Daily Struggle in an 'Inadequate' Cyprus
Savvia Leonidou, born with aniridia, describes daily challenges faced by people with visual difficulties. Aniridia reduces vision and is hereditary. In school she received support: special lessons, enlarged printed texts and digital formats. She works as a telephone operator in the Public Service and pursues music, theatre and painting; trained at the School for the Blind and joined a linear-program and clay workshops. Main issues: inaccessible infrastructure and transport; taxi arrangements impractical; workplace prejudice and unsuitable conditions limit job opportunities.
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🚓Live: Traffic on Cyprus Roads
Traffic heavier than usual on central city arteries, causing delays for hundreds of drivers. Delays concentrated at entrances and exits of city centres; main motorways also reporting increased vehicle flow. Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos among affected areas. Peak pressure during morning and evening commuting hours. Authorities monitoring flows and advise using ring roads where possible, public transport or staggered travel times to reduce delays. Real-time conditions visible on online traffic maps.
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👮Thessaloniki: 19-year-old Cypriot wounded by sharp object
Early morning incident in Ladadika. At 05:00 ambulance crews transported a 19-year-old Cypriot with a penetrating wound to the back. Nearby police found a second young man, a 20-year-old Greek, with head injuries. Both were taken to AHEPA Hospital. Medical teams provided first aid at the scene before transfer. No official update on their condition yet. Authorities are probing a possible scuffle during the night out. The case is handled by the Lefkos Pyrgos police station.
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🔥Fire in Nicosia: woman and pet evacuated
Shortly before 05:00 firefighters were called to a blaze in the Nicosia district. According to Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Ketti, the fire began in an electrical power switch in an anteroom that leads to a basement and first-floor leisure areas; the switch was destroyed. Heat and smoke damaged part of the room’s masonry. Crews used breathing apparatus and water hoses to put out the fire. A woman and her pet who lived on the upper floors were led by firefighters to a safe area as a precaution.
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🦉Raids in Nicosia and Larnaca seize hundreds of birds; two arrested
Nicosia, Larnaca — Police continued operations against illegal bird trapping; two men arrested. Nicosia search: 5 nets and 952 dead wild birds seized. Larnaca: 11 active nets holding 297 birds (149 dead, 147 released). Two bird‑call devices recovered. A 42‑year‑old detained after trying to flee; cannabis, a single‑barrel gun and 181 cartridges found in his vehicle. A 44‑year‑old also arrested; 30 cartridges and three knives seized. Game and Fauna Service to issue fines. Probes by Pera Chorio and Kofinou stations continue. Conservation groups praised joint enforcement for reducing bird deaths over the decade.
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🌧️Weather turn: Showers and isolated storms arriving
Low pressure affects the area. This afternoon: local cloud increases, isolated showers mainly in mountains. Winds SW–NW 3–4 Bf, locally 4–5; sea slightly rough.

Tonight: mainly clear. NW winds 3–4 Bf. Temps ~18°C inland, ~19°C coasts, 12°C mountains.

Tomorrow: mostly clear; midday–afternoon local cloud build inland and in mountains, isolated showers possible. Winds SW–NW 3–4 Bf, locally 4–5. Sea slight to locally rough. Temps inland ~30°C, coasts 26–28°C, mountains ~22°C.

Mon: intermittent clouds. Tue evening and Wed: local rain and isolated storms, mainly west. Temperatures near seasonal averages.
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😨26-year-old hospitalised after vehicle overturned repeatedly; no seatbelt
Time 01:30. Location: Foti Pitta Street, Frenaros. Driver, 26, lost control of his car for reasons under investigation. Vehicle left the road and overturned several times, stopping in a nearby field. Driver was trapped in the wreckage; Fire Service crews freed him. He was taken to Famagusta General Hospital with multiple thoracic vertebra and rib fractures, a chest fracture and lung contusions, then transferred to Nicosia General Hospital. Treating doctors classify his condition as serious. Ammochostos Traffic Police investigating.
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⚓️Seirin to depart Paphos this afternoon
Italian-flagged vessel Seirin expected to leave Kato Paphos harbour around 17:00 Friday, port authority official reports. Eight persons on board — five Europeans (including UK and Ireland) and three third‑country nationals. A Canadian engineer carried out repairs; several aboard asked to disembark and will fly out, so a crew change is planned and replacements will board today. Food, water, power and fuel were supplied. Two crew received first aid, no hospitalisation. Vessel had joined a flotilla to Gaza. All documents and certificates were checked and found valid; initial plan to berth at Latsi changed due to lack of space.
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💉Cyprus launches nirsevimab to shield infants from RSV
Health Ministry announces monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (Beyfortus) now available via state health system GESY.
Drug offers immediate, targeted protection, not a vaccine.
Aim: cut pediatric hospital and ICU admissions during winter.
Minister Michalis Damianos: measure strengthens prevention, reduces severe cases and eases hospital load.
Decision rests on international data showing safety and effectiveness.
Move complements ongoing flu and COVID vaccination campaigns.
RSV usually causes mild colds but can become serious in babies; rollout seeks to protect families and the health system.
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📔Lukas pens 100 children's tales to foster imagination and empathy
Newsroom: Author Lukas Panagi has published 100 children's stories since 2014 — short tales that cultivate imagination and empathy.
Lukas: Inspiration can come from anything; themes include adoption, friendship, respect, love and giving.
Highlight: Favorite tale "Look Out the Window" inspired story corners in Cypriot hospitals and helped many readers.
Advice: Parents reading nightly boost language, creativity and parent–child bonding.
Career: First audience was five people; now aims to reach 500 tales by age 40, hopes for 400 in six years.
Notes: Self‑publishing relies on illustrators; images must complement text.
Event: Oct 4, 09:00–17:00 at the Red Cross therapeutic centre — readings, music, crafts, drama.
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🐍Snake spotted in toilet in Cyprus
Owner of the Herpetological Centre of Cyprus posted a photo showing a snake emerging from a toilet bowl. The image, shared by Giannis Angelis, known for long work in reptile protection and management, circulated widely on social media and prompted a flood of comments and concern among users. Angelis commented: "Now what am I to tell you to do?" Residents were advised to remain calm, avoid handling the animal and secure the area. Specialists urged calling trained wildlife handlers or local services for safe removal and checking buildings and gardens for possible entry points; no injuries reported.
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🐕🐾40,000 Animals to Be Euthanized, Claims of Dog Shootings
On World Animal Day authorities and NGOs discussed owners' duties, stray overpopulation and sterilization funding. Vets demonstrated microchip implantation; cost €30–35; owners urged to verify insertion. NGO head Natasha Michaeilidou says proposals—vets treating only microchipped dogs, cage standards, tiered licensing—were rejected. If unclaimed after 15 days municipalities may euthanize dogs; she estimates ~40,000 healthy animals are being put down—"this is a crime." Allegations of dogs shot in villages. Animal Police probe complaints but legal loopholes hinder action. Vets can neuter about 140,000 cats yearly.
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☢️Products with hazardous chemicals found on EU market
RAPEX alerts: cordless screwdriver (Proxxon 22295), camping shower (Sunwind Helios), Vertero hiking backpack, inflatable swim ring, VS bath mat, Ambiancery paraffin oil and multiple fashion jewellery items detected with excessive phthalates, cadmium or nickel. Items sold in Luxembourg, Sweden, France, Germany, Cyprus, Latvia, Northern Ireland; many are Chinese-made or sold online. Paraffin oil lacks required labeling and may be flammable. Cyprus Labour Inspection asks citizens who find these products locally to call 22405637, 22405611, 22405609 or 22405635.
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💖Pink Figures return — Saturday march in Nicosia
Tomorrow the traditional Pink Figures march takes place in Nicosia.
ALPHA BANK Cyprus adopts the event this year, reinforcing cooperation with Europa Donna Cyprus.
The action seeks to increase visibility for breast cancer awareness and support survivors.
Central slogan: "Break the silence, we demand".
Organisers call for public participation, solidarity and dialogue about prevention, screening and survivors' rights.
Participation marks solidarity with patients and families.
Event continues a long-standing tradition of public demonstration.
Report by Kostas Karnakis.
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👩‍🎨Nicosia Municipality Honors Ex‑Mayor Konstantinos Yiorkadjis
Mayor Charalambos Prountzos presented Yiorkadjis with the Honorary Medal and Diploma of Nicosia, thanking him for vision and service during a 12‑year term.
Event drew current and former officials, council members, partners and citizens who acknowledged his legacy.
Prountzos praised his consistency and readiness to take difficult decisions for the common good.
Yiorkadjis (2012–2024) recalled challenges amid two crises, thanked contributors and noted over €11 million invested in infrastructure and social programmes and a Solidarity Network of 70 organisations.
His portrait and a commemorative emblem plate will be installed at Nicosia Municipal Hall, Davila bastion.
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🚉Phantom Projects Stuck in Announcements
News Telegram: Major Cypriot works remain on foundations or papers. Chinese consortium abandoned Royal project (€500m); site frozen, legal probes and sanctions pending. Paphos–Polis road (design 1997) 20–30% done, contract cancelled, retender mid‑2026. Larnaca marina/port (€1.2bn) contract voided. Liopetri fishing shelter (€8m) cancelled Nov‑2024. Pentakomo waste unit (€40m) stalled, no new tender. Paphos airport‑tourist road delayed to ~2027. €6m e‑justice failed on day one. Audit blames poor prep, weak contracts, underpriced bids and lax oversight; upkeep costs rise.
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🏺Erimi Pamboula: Chalcolithic houses and artifacts
First season of excavations at Erimi Pamboula finished in July. Direction by Giorgos Vavouranakis. Site of a settlement c.3500–2900 BCE; finds indicate activity in the early 3rd millennium BCE. Exposed features: house floor with pit and platform, circular wall, rectilinear feature and a pit with burned deer bones and antler. Pottery: monochrome Late Chalcolithic sherds and decorated wares. Other finds: ground and chipped stone tools, deer remains, picrolite items (unfinished jewellery, pendants, fragment of a cruciform figurine). Multinational team; project included Erasmus training with Cyprus Institute.
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📝OKYpY responds to controversy over neonatal ICU building setback
OKYpY says no lives at risk after cancellation of contract for new neonatal intensive care unit at Nicosia Makarios Hospital. Problematic public contract terminated by mutual consent, legal safeguards secured. Guarantees of €1.3 million recovered. Cancelled tender had been awarded at €6.4 million; next offer expected at similar level. New open tender to be launched — direct award avoided to reduce risks and delays. Target delivery by September 2027. Current NICU fully staffed and equipped; main issue is lack of space.
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🗣️Paphos Mayor: Forex warnings vindicated
Mayor Phaedonas Phaedonos repeats concern about risks from some Forex firms and their practices.
He says he warned four months ago, faced attacks from vested economic circles, and now feels validated by recent events.
Speaks of excessive opaque enrichment and weak regulatory oversight that can draw organized crime and protection rackets.
Points to a recent violent incident in Limassol as evidence of money‑laundering risks and criminal entry into new activities.
Calls for stricter controls, more transparency and closer cooperation with audit and judicial bodies; says these measures are urgent.
Promises to keep defending the public interest and to bring the situation to light.
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Greek flag stolen from PAE Prosfigon building in Limassol — CCTV captures suspect
Limassol, Agios Antonios — A large Greek flag hanging on the PAE Prosfigon club premises was taken by an unknown individual in the early hours; the act was recorded by closed‑circuit cameras. According to the complaint filed with police, at 01:50 on Saturday a saloon car approached the building. A person exited, removed the flag from its mounting, returned to the vehicle and drove off. The incident was reported and authorities hold video evidence showing the perpetrator’s movements frame by frame.
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🚨28-year-old wanted arrested in two methamphetamine import cases
Today arrested and remanded 28-year-old wanted by police in connection with two probes into illegal importation and possession of methamphetamine — total gross weight over 3 kg. Arrest executed under a court warrant issued on the basis of testimony; he is due before Nicosia District Court tomorrow for a custody order. Two other suspects remain detained: a 29-year-old arrested Sept 30 over 1.6 kg found in a package concealed with threads, and a 25-year-old arrested Oct 1 over 1.62 kg in a postal parcel. Police had published his photo yesterday; further publication is now unnecessary. Drug squad continues investigations.
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