🧑‍💻Cyprus Education Summit 2025 — Dialogue on New Teacher Evaluation
13 Oct: summit held at UNESCO Auditorium, University of Nicosia. Theme: new system for evaluation of teachers and educational work. Attendees: teachers, academics, education organizations and parent representatives. Opening remarks by Dr Charalambos Vrasida (CARDET) and Dr Elena Chatzikakou (Pedagogical Institute) on evidence‑based reform and continuous professional development. Minister Dr Athina Michailidou presented the reform proposal. Key speech by Dr Charalambos Charalambous highlighted challenges and opportunities. Roundtable debated policy and European perspectives. Organisers announced that conclusions will inform policy proposals and support educators; proceedings to be published later.
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🌺Nicosia Kids Festival — A Hug for Children
Date: Sunday 19 October, 12:00–18:00.
Place: Old GSP Square, Nicosia.
Brief: One‑day family festival of play, music, creativity and learning, organized by Cyfield.
Program: Live shows and performances to spark imagination; hands‑on workshops that mix discovery and fun.
On site: face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, stilt‑walkers, mascots, rest corners and street food for families.
Solidarity: Non‑profits present with booths offering items whose proceeds support children and families.
All activities are free for children and families. Join to play, celebrate and support local child‑care initiatives.
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⚠️Government websites inaccessible
- Several government portals reportedly unreachable for the past hour.
- Users trying to log in to services such as TaxisNet and CY Log In encounter error messages on their screens.
- Reports indicate the problem affects multiple pages and prevents normal access to online transactions.
- No official statement has been issued so far and authorities have not disclosed the cause.
- No estimated time for service restoration available at this stage.
- Impacted users are advised to retry later and use alternative contact channels if urgent.
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🤝President: Cyprus issue discussed with Trump
Nikos Christodoulides said he raised the Cyprus issue with US President Trump at the Gaza summit.
Cyprus attended despite objections; it was invited by the US and Egyptian presidents.
He presented six initiatives on security, reconstruction and humanitarian aid, linked to Trump’s 20‑point plan.
Draft sent to the EU Commission, member states, the US and stakeholders; next step: implement stage one and move to stage two.
As an EU member in the region with good ties, Cyprus will act within its means to implement agreements.
On accused Simon Aikout’s guilty plea he said he won’t intervene in judicial matters but sees the plea as confirmation of government policy.
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🇨🇾3rd Limassol Festival of Cypriot Tradition
Metropolitan Cathedral courtyard, Panagia Pantanassa, Limassol; Sat 25–Sun 26 Oct 2025, 10:00–20:00. Tribute to traditional pottery "Ceramics and our land" — artisans and children's clay workshops. Interactive workshops, exhibits of ancient and modern vessels, demos of traditional trades, theatrical workshops, shadow theatre Karagiozis, Piccolo sketches, Kyrenia ship replica. Music, choirs, dance groups, cooking contests (ttavá, saj pie) with chefs Chryso Lefou & Christina Christofi. Traditional cuisine stalls (kleftiko, sheftalia, zalatina, trahanas, fresh halloumi). Free admission.
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🌊Cyprus Tsunami Plan — Geologist Explains
- Geologist Nikolas Papadimitriou outlines measures and public actions.
- Coastal signs mark tsunami flood zones; triangular pyramid indicates escape route.
- Cyprus has historical tsunamis (365, 1200, 1222, 1303); 2023 quake caused ~60 cm wave at Famagusta.
- Signs placed under UNESCO-backed Costwave; Larnaca pilot to be certified tsunami-ready.
- Larnaca: 40 escape paths, shelters with water and power, 12 criteria to meet; two sirens pending.
- Public must move inland after strong quake or sea withdrawal; alerts via sirens or mobile messages (112).
- Authorities preparing standardized procedures but full readiness not yet achieved.
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🌩Weather outlook for the coming days
Meteorologist Andreas Chrysanthou presents the forecast through the end of the week. No significant rain expected; mainly fair skies with occasional increased clouds midday and afternoon. Winds SW to NW, weak to moderate (3–4 Beaufort). Sea calm to slightly rough. Tonight: mainly fair, more clouds in the west; lows inland 13°C, coasts 15°C, high mountains 8°C. Tomorrow: mainly fair, afternoon cloud bursts; highs inland 28°C, coasts 26°C, mountains 19°C. Thu–Sat: intermittent midday/afternoon cloud increases. Sunday: chance of mountain showers. Temperatures near seasonal averages; no notable change expected through the end of the month.
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👎Theopemptou: Phased road plan shows no environmental sensitivity
Theopemptou commented after the Oct 11 protest by "Together for Aglantzia" against a road that may cut through Athalassa forest. He said there is a long-term municipal plan to link Latsia, Aglantzia and Pallouriotissa by extending Academy Avenue via the Agricultural Research Institute to the existing forest road. Works will be done in phases to downplay impact, he warned. He noted 300 sq m of trees were removed for a roundabout and argues the new road would bisect the national park. Officials promise cancellations but pursue economic gain, he added.
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💻💙Leak from hacker attack on Cyprus Post
— Deputy Ministry of Innovation deputy director Georgios Komodromos confirms investigation.
— Incident affected an internal postal operations system, not the main postal infrastructure.
— Leaked items: parcel destinations and recipients. No confidential or classified customer data reported exposed.
— Officials describe the systems as legacy platforms "inherited" and say full modernization is underway.
— Large upgrade project for postal infrastructure in progress. Inquiry continues to determine how the leak happened.
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🗣️Deputy Minister: No cybersecurity incident after service disruption
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy says there is no cybersecurity issue or malicious action after temporary inability to access some state websites. Today’s disruption stems from a cut to a telecommunications provider’s cable and affects certain e‑government services, with users possibly seeing intermittent access or errors. Technical teams are working intensively to fully restore normal operation within the next few hours. The Ministry thanks the public for understanding and patience and asks citizens to retry services later.
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📧Cyprus Postal Service Hacked — No Ransom Demanded
Pavlos Pavlidis, director of Cyprus Post, says a hacker obtained access to one internal system and leaked screenshots online. Leaked images show some system entries related to items, photos of items and internal views of cash-collection records from certain offices. He noted the postal service cannot access the contents of mailed letters, so those contents were not exposed. Investigation continues, security measures have been beefed up to prevent similar incidents. Motive unknown; no ransom has been requested.
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🚨Police publish photo of suspect in recent burglaries
Police have released a photograph of a man sought to assist inquiries into a probe of conspiracy to commit a felony, residential burglaries, theft of property and malicious damage carried out recently in the districts of Nicosia and Limassol. Authorities ask anyone who recognizes or can help locate the individual to come forward. Provide any information to Nicosia CID at 22802200, to the nearest Police Station, or to the Citizen Line at 1460.
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🗣️Cyprus Portrayed as a Shadow of Zionist Colonialism, Sabah Reports
Sabah says Israel–Greece–Cyprus link rests on shared hostility to Turkey; Cyprus called "shadow of Zionist colonialism".
Author Yücel Acer accuses Israel of seeking military and energy footholds at Turkish Cypriots' expense.
Mentions about 20,000 Israeli property purchases and citizenship grants.
Connects the triangle to US strategy after the Washington–Nicosia defence pact of 10 September 2024.
Alleges Barak MX integration and use of Cypriot airports for military tasks.
Warns Greek Cypriot moves may turn Cyprus into an Israeli client serving Western interests.
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🇨🇾National and Kapodistrian University of Athens registered as Cyprus branch in Nicosia
Cabinet approved registration of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as a Cyprus branch in the national University Registry, based in Nicosia. Education Minister said all substantive and formal procedures tied to the legislative framework are complete. Buildings earmarked for the faculties have been inspected and provided by the Archbishopric and the Nicosia Municipality. The medical faculty drew particularly high interest: 60 places available, over 300 applications submitted. Tuition fees will be set and announced by the university.
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🎤Freedom Holding joins Motley Fool Moneyball portfolio
- The Motley Fool added Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) to its Moneyball portfolio and gave a Buy rating.
- Moneyball picks up to 250 high‑conviction stocks yearly using valuation work, market trend checks and AI; reaches over 650,000 subscribers.
- CEO Timur Turlov said the inclusion validates the firm’s transparency, sustainable growth and customer focus.
- Shares rose 4% to $169.80 on Oct 13, market cap topped $10.3B; 2025 YTD gain about 30%.
- Recent milestones: Russell 3000 inclusion (June), FXO listing (July), BlackRock raised its stake (Aug).
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🛒Grocery crowdfunding becomes routine lifeline
- GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan says more Americans now launch campaigns to cover groceries, not only medical or emergency bills.
- Cadogan notes basic essentials have risen markedly over the past three years; inflation, higher borrowing costs and stagnant paychecks squeeze households.
- Brand swaps, shrinking carts and juggling credit cards no longer suffice for many families.
- For Cyprus and parts of Europe with smaller safety nets, the US trend is a cautionary tale: food crowdfunding could spread.
- Young, digitally native donors boost small-dollar giving, but crowdfunding cannot replace structural policy solutions.
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✅Become Ambassador or Partner of the European Climate Pact
— Official call: citizens, organisations, schools, businesses and communities invited to join as Ambassadors or Partners to scale climate action across Europe.
— Opportunity to share local initiatives, inspire others and strengthen collective efforts for a sustainable future.
— Initiative led by the European Commission’s Directorate‑General for Climate, part of the European Green Deal aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
— Applications open 15 Sep to 15 Oct 2025; apply via the Pact’s online form. Join the Europe‑wide movement.
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Arrest in France of Iranian "TRNC citizen" over alleged misuse of Greek Cypriot property
Behntad Jafari detained in Nice after a request from Greek Cypriot authorities over alleged unauthorised use of Greek Cypriot property in north Cyprus. Jafari, Iranian-born businessman described as a "TRNC citizen", was stopped and questioned by French police following a property complaint. His family calls the case politically motivated and seeks diplomatic intervention, while asking for a fair legal process in France. Jafari is reported to have business ties with Afik group affiliates and with Simon Aykut, currently detained and on trial in the Republic of Cyprus.
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🏦Bank of Cyprus wins 11 Global Finance digital awards
London — Bank of Cyprus won 11 awards in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards, including two Western Europe honours: Best in Social Media Marketing & Services (consumer) and Best in Transformation (corporate). Nine Cyprus awards include Best Consumer Digital Bank and Best Corporate/Institutional Bank. Bank cited recent launches — Digital Housing Loan, Fleksy BNPL, Joey teen app and Jinius marketplace — 230,000 unique logins and a 24% rise in digital loans H1 2025. CEO Panicos Nicolaou credited sustained digital investment.
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🇪🇺Cabinet approves Law on Integration of the Gender Dimension 2025
Cabinet approves the Law on Integration of the Gender Dimension 2025. Commissioner for Gender Equality Jozi Christodoulou calls approval a key step toward substantive equality between women and men. The bill obliges inclusion of a gender perspective when drafting legislation, the state budget, public procurement and actions under the National Strategy for Gender Equality. Ministries, agencies and the wider public sector must consider differing needs and realities of women and men in policy design. Commissioner thanks the Justice Minister, the ministry equality officer and the Commissioner for Legislation for their cooperation.
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🚗 Photoshoot Ends with a Fine: Two Cars Being Towed from Larnaca’s Aliki Salt Lake
An unusual rescue operation continues in Larnaca, where two vehicles got stuck in the protected Aliki salt lake. The driver of the first car reportedly drove into the area to capture sunset photos — but his car sank into the soft ground. A second driver tried to help and got stuck as well.

One car has already been removed, while the second is still being pulled out — tow cables keep snapping due to the muddy terrain.

According to the municipality, the owners will have to cover towing costs (€5,000–€8,000) and pay a €2,000 fine for damaging the protected NATURA 2000 area.
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🏛NKUA opens medical school branch in Cyprus; 300+ apply for 60 places
Nicosia — National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has opened a medical school branch after the Council of Ministers approved its registration in the Cyprus Register of Universities.
Education Minister Dr. Athena Michaelides called it the first Kapodistrian branch in Cyprus and the completion of the regulatory process.
More than 300 applicants have applied for 60 undergraduate places.
Some Nicosia city centre facilities were granted by the Archdiocese and the Nicosia Municipality; Larnaca is under consideration.
Courses will be offered in Greek and other languages; classes expected by end of October and tuition details will be announced by the university.
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😱More children overweight or obese in Cyprus; Cabinet adopts national strategy
Health Minister Michalis Damianou says rising numbers of overweight and obese children in Europe, including Cyprus. Cabinet approved a National Strategy to improve quality of life through healthy diet and physical activity, aligned with WHO guidance. Data indicate Cyprus ranks above many European countries in childhood obesity. Minister cited modern lifestyles, changing family structures and multiple risk factors — high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular disease — linked to diet and low activity. Plan: map international strategies, collect health indicators, raise awareness and create a National Advisory Committee to draft an action plan.
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🦩End of saga — Two vehicles removed from Larnaca Salt Lake
Seven hours after operations began, two vehicles stuck in Larnaca Salt Lake for a week were moved. A private company started removal at 07:00 on Wednesday. First vehicle freed around 11:30, second around 14:00. Incident went viral on social media. Owner, 52, says he entered the wetland to photograph the sunset; the second vehicle tried to help and also got stuck. He owns both cars. He must cover removal costs, estimated €5,000–€8,000. Hunting Service fined him €2,000 for illegal wetland entry.
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🔤Cleanest communities of Nicosia district
Eight communities — Analionta, Mathiatis, Politiko, Mitserou, Pharmaka, Platanistasa, Agioi Trimithias, Kalopanagiotis — awarded A Prize, €1,500 each. B Prize (€600) to Ergaton, Pera Oreini, Fikardou, Sarantio, Kannavia, Menoikos, Paliometochos, Galata. C Prize (€300) to Kambion, Agios Ioannis M., Kalo Chorio, Or, Fterikoudiou, Nikitari, Mammari, Flassou, Moutoulla. Best green space (€950): Polystypos. Volunteer work prize (€1,400): Platanistasa. Award ceremony at Astromeritis Community Hall on 24 October 2025.
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🚓Limassol: Car and motorcycle collide
Midday Tuesday 15/10 on the Monagrouli–Asgata road in Limassol district a car and a motorcycle collided. Limassol traffic police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Both drivers were taken to Limassol General Hospital for medical checks; their condition is reported as stable and not serious. Authorities carried out necessary at-scene procedures and continue inquiries to establish the cause. No additional injuries have been reported.
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☺️Cyprus: European youth report lowest happiness
ESS 2023/24 survey — participants rated happiness 0–10. Young people 15–34 in Cyprus record the lowest average among 24 European countries, about 7.0/10; Greece is second-lowest. Researchers suggest low scores likely mirror broader social and economic pressures on youth. At the opposite end, highest averages found in Croatia (8.2), Austria (8.0) and Slovenia (8.0). Pan-European patterns: men's averages hover near 7.5 across age brackets; women's peak in middle age (~7.6), lower in 55+ (~7.4).
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💦Limassol: 15‑hour water cut on Oct 29
Planned water supply interruption in large parts of Limassol on Wednesday 29 October, from 05:00 to 20:00, for upgrade works — relocation and upgrade of a main supply pipeline. Affected areas: south of the Limassol bypass (from Makariou III/Mesa Geitonia to west of the Industrial Area) and north of Makariou Avenue (Ariel lights to Pafou Street and extension to Epimetheus Street). Limassol Water Board says crews will work to restore supply quickly and asks residents for understanding; project necessary to improve water infrastructure and long‑term service.
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🚌Exemplary penalties for school bus misconduct announced
Transport and Education ministers, parents' federation and police met Wednesday after rising incidents of violence, vandalism and service suspensions on some school routes. Officials announced strict, exemplary punishments and stepped‑up monitoring: more supervisors on targeted routes and tougher checks. Parents will be billed for damages when pupils are responsible. Zero tolerance for violence and smoking on buses. Education ministry to run preventive information campaigns for pupils and parents. Parents' federation backs measures and calls for responsibility.
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🔥 Car Catches Fire on Limassol–Nicosia Highway: Traffic Delays Reported, Drivers Urged to Be Cautious
Late in the evening on October 15, a car caught fire while driving along the Limassol–Nicosia highway. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near the weighing station in Latsia. The driver managed to stop and exit the vehicle before the flames fully engulfed it.

Two fire engines arrived at the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported, though the car was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with possible technical malfunction or short circuit being considered.

Police are urging drivers heading toward Nicosia to exercise caution, reduce speed, and maintain a safe distance, as temporary traffic congestion is possible due to ongoing firefighting operations.
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