🏖️Dust, Showers and Strong Winds
Low pressure; occasional thin dust.

Tonight: Mainly fair, local clouds. W–NW winds moderate (4 Bft) easing to 3–4. Sea slight rough. Temps: inland 18°C, coasts 19°C, highlands 12°C.

Tomorrow: Mid/high clouds; afternoon development may bring isolated mountain showers. Winds SW–NW 3–4 Bft, locally S up to 4–5. Sea slight rough. Temps: inland & S/E coasts ~29°C, other coasts ~27°C, highlands ~22°C.

Tomorrow night: Mainly fair, NW–NE weak 3 Bft, sea calm to slight.

Wed–Thu: More clouds, isolated rain possible. Fri: mainly fair. Temperatures near or slightly above seasonal averages.
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😔Businessman Kostakis N. Lefkaritis dies aged 82
Petrolina and Lefkaritis Brothers Group announce the passing of Executive Chairman Kostakis N. Lefkaritis on 20 October 2025, aged 82.
A leading figure in Cyprus business for decades, credited with steering company growth through leadership and strategic vision.
Served as Vice‑President of the World Council of Consular Corps (FICAC) and Honorary Consul of Zambia in Cyprus, promoting diplomacy.
Active in sport as long‑time supporter and board member of Apollon Limassol.
Survived by wife Elena, daughters Loula and Marina and four grandchildren.
Groups say his work and values form a lasting legacy for future generations.
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🚜Call-up for Civil Defence service — who must register
Telegram: Two‑year service enrolment in Civil Defence announced. Affected: women born 2003 and men born 1971 residing in the Republic. Registration/enlistment at Regional Civil Defence offices, local stations or community council offices.

Dates: Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta, Paphos — women 20–24 Oct 2025, men 17–21 Nov 2025. Limassol — women 3–7 Nov 2025, men 24–28 Nov 2025. Bring national ID card.

Exemptions: members of Cabinet, MPs, judges, public service and education commission members, senior officials, directors of departments and public organisations, Civil Defence council members, clergy, those serving permanently in Civil Defence, Army/National Guard/Police/Fire/Prisons, National Guard reservists or persons on essential service assignments under the law.
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🚨Man found dead in Larnaca home; discovered by son
Larnaca, Monday midday — authorities responded after a person was located deceased inside a private residence.
Police report the body was found by the man's son who alerted officers.
Forensic teams and investigators at the scene; house sealed to preserve evidence.
Investigations ongoing; all lines of inquiry remain open as detectives examine circumstances.
Officers continue to interview witnesses and collect evidence.
No arrests reported so far; residents informed and inquiries proceed.
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🗣️Cyprus Present but Peripheral at Sharm El-Sheikh
President Christodoulides joined 23 leaders at Sharm El-Sheikh and presented a six-point plan on security, reconstruction and humanitarian aid. Attendance was notable but largely symbolic: Cyprus sat behind Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who acted as guarantor and shaped summit dynamics, including Netanyahu’s absence. Doubts remain whether the Cypriot proposals reached the main guarantors or were heard only from the back table. Christodoulides says Cyprus was represented; impact depends on whether others adopt the plan and whether similar resolve can counter Turkey’s blocking power on the Cyprus issue.
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Independent Social Support Agency — Applications and Eligible Students
Applications open 27 Oct–17 Nov 2025 for academic year 2025–2026. The agency awards rent and tuition subsidies to qualifying students. First Lady Filippa Karsera Christodoulidou presented the programme, stressing that every child's background should not impede their dignity or prospects; higher education is a powerful tool. Support is framed as a societal obligation and investment, not charity. Programme aims to help 18–19‑year‑olds mature, access education and employment; agency vows continued support for students, families and society.
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📝Reactions in occupied areas after Tufan Erhürman's election
- Ziya Öztürkler congratulates Erhürman; plenary to meet Friday for swearing‑in.
- İzzet İzciyan hails result as clear vote for federation and urges restart of UN‑based talks.
- Munur Rahvandzioglu, whose movement abstained, defends boycott, warns expectations for pro‑worker policies may not be met.
- Press union, DAÜ academics, teachers' and doctors' unions and Hür‑İş welcome result as mandate for peace, unity, democracy; some call for early elections and reject divisive policies.
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✈️Crystal Meth Seized in Parcel in Larnaca, Two Detained
YKAN seized about 360 g of methamphetamine (crystal meth) found in a postal parcel following international cooperation. During a coordinated operation in Larnaca a 30-year-old was arrested and a search of his home, in the presence of a 31-year-old co-resident, uncovered a pipe with crystalline traces believed to be meth, a precision scale with white residue, a grinder with cannabis traces, 0.4 g of plant material and a bottle with liquid under analysis. Both men detained for police questioning; case investigated by YKAN Larnaca unit.
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💵Cyprus carbon bill tops €200m, pushing power prices
Update: Jan 1–Oct 18 2025 — power plants emitted ~2.55M tCO2e; carbon costs ~€203.8M, passed to consumers.
Carbon allowances in 2025 ranged €61–€84/t, near €80 mid‑Oct, about €10 above end‑2024. 2024: 3.28M tCO2e, ≈€230M.
Eurostat: greenhouse gases +8.3% in Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, third largest rise in EU.
Heavy oil use, delayed gas, grid limits, plant faults and lack of large storage push renewables curtailment — projected 43% in 2025 (29% in 2024, ~167,000 MWh lost).
Result: electricity among Europe’s most expensive.
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🚗Probe into Demosthenous's wide business ties as motive sought
- Authorities expand inquiries into 49‑year‑old businessman Stavros Demosthenous’s professional activities and contacts to determine motive for Friday morning killing in Limassol.
- Four men, 44, 58, 39 and 30, arrested on suspicion of premeditated murder and remanded eight days.
- Investigators continue taking statements and searching his wider circle.
- Police: victim had a broad range of businesses and had not requested protection.
- Possible links to recent similar crimes being checked; prison cell searches followed specific tips.
- Owner of black motorcycle used in getaway identified; forensic tests on collected evidence may lead to more arrests.
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💻Telework and Flexible Hours Bill Heads to Vote
Finance Committee met Monday on final texts for telework and reduced‑hours laws for civil servants.
Department revised bill with Legal Service to clarify health and safety.
Labour Inspection: employer keeps full responsibility; special rules for protective measures.
Union backs Finance Ministry guidance.
MPs raised authority, "place of residence", right to disconnect and private‑sector uptake.
Telework by supervisor decision; Ministry issues guidelines.
Reduced hours up to 2 daily for parents of children up to 15 and for staff with health issues or disabilities.
No prior contact with disability confederation; meeting proposed.
Aim to pass by December to apply from 1/1/2026.
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🩺Unchecked doctor substitutions in GESY prompt intervention
OAY reviews rules on appointing substitute personal doctors after complaint by father of a sick minor. Committee flagged possible abuse of substitute appointments to exceed 2,500‑patient limit and lack of replies to family and MP for ~18 months. New Patient Advocate Marios Haralambidis to handle non‑negligence complaints; regional review panels planned. OAY says substitution covers absences, not permanent care, substitutes not recorded or paid, and changes to procedures are being prepared. Calls made for system warnings after repeated substitute visits and clearer patient consent and notification. Stakeholders agree fixes needed; investigation ongoing.
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🗣️Erhürman victory and the new reality in the occupied north
Tufan Erhürman won. New phase in Ankara–pseudo‑state relations. Institutional autonomy remains limited by Turkey. Admiral Cem Gürdeniz: vote shifts rhetoric, not geopolitical balance; Turkish military presence and the "Blue Homeland" stay non‑negotiable. Erhürman signals willingness to coordinate with Ankara but seeks control of local affairs. Analysts say a loyalist parliament and dependency on Turkey will test his room for maneuver. Turkey reacted mixedly. Observers: result shows Turkish Cypriot political maturity, useful for Ankara’s EU diplomacy, yet Ankara keeps strategic control.
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🎮 Games Instead of Stress: Scientists Prove That Long Gaming Sessions Don’t Harm Mental Health — Cypriot Psychologists Support the Findings

🧩 Research Results
A study involving 703 players found that even after spending several hours on a Nintendo Switch, their emotional state remained stable. Games did not cause anxiety or aggression — on the contrary, many participants showed improved mood and reduced stress levels.
🧠 Why Games Have a Positive Effect
Scientists explain this effect by the brain’s release of dopamine and serotonin — the hormones responsible for pleasure, motivation, and relaxation. Physiologically, the state is similar to meditation or listening to music, when a person briefly “disconnects” from external pressure.
🇨🇾 Opinion of Cypriot Psychologists
Experts in Cyprus note that moderate gaming can be an effective way to relieve emotional tension, especially in today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Games help restore focus, reduce fatigue, and give the brain a “reset.” The key is balance — not replacing real communication with virtual interaction.
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👻Paradox Museum Limassol: Pumpkin workshops and illusions
News flash: Paradox Museum Limassol launches Halloween program of hands-on pumpkin carving and optical-illusion fun. 'Paradoxal Pumpkin Workshop' on Oct 11–12, Oct 18–19 and Oct 25 at Trakasol Cultural Center, Limassol Marina, 14:00–18:00; one-hour sessions at 14:00, 15:30 and 17:00. Participants carve or decorate provided pumpkins; staff offer guidance; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop includes reduced museum entry to explore signature illusion exhibits. Prices: Adult €15, Child €17, Family €57. Combo workshop+museum: €27 (adult, includes €12 entry), €27 (child, includes €10 entry). Pumpkins limited — pre-booking required. Info & bookings: tel +357 25051758.
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🔥Fire at electrical goods shop in Strovolos
Late Monday evening a ground‑floor electrical appliances shop in an apartment block on Strovolos Avenue caught fire, the Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis said. Nicosia fire stations responded initially with three fire engines. Firefighting efforts were bolstered with an additional engine and a telescopic aerial boom platform. Videos from the scene show heavy smoke. No details yet on cause or casualties; operations ongoing. Crews continue working to extinguish remaining hotspots and secure the building; traffic on the avenue may be affected.
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📝Gerapetritis to Fidan: Erhürman opens hope for Cyprus reunification
Luxembourg, Oct 20 — Greek FM Giorgos Gerapetritis met Turkish FM Hakan Fidan at the EU Foreign Affairs Council. They discussed bilateral ties, regional developments and the Middle East. Gerapetritis said Tufan Erhürman’s election opens a chapter of hope for Cyprus reunification under UN Security Council resolutions. He urged preservation of the ceasefire and full implementation of Gaza’s first‑phase plan. Greece backs a stronger European defence industry and strategic autonomy. EEZ and continental‑shelf delimitation is the sole dispute with Turkey; sovereignty is excluded. Agreed to pursue a 5x5 East Med coastal format and prepare for an informal expanded Cyprus meeting by end‑2025.
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💻Greek cyberfraud ring unmasked
Prosecutors say a network drained hundreds of online bank accounts since Feb 2022. A 750‑page dossier lists 1,298 suspects and 669 confirmed scams, with over €6m gained. Operations ran from Corfu, Crete, Thessaloniki and the Cyclades. Structure was hierarchical: ringleaders, managers, call‑centre staff, data experts and money mules. Phishing texts impersonated banks; one victim lost €78,690. Core traced to settlements in Zephyri, Zevgolatio and Examilia. Money mules were paid €200–€600. US legal aid and a tech firm helped trace domains and accounts. Prosecutors call the files among the most voluminous seen.
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💵Extension for Student Grant Applications
20–24 October 2025: short extension opens for applications for the 2024–2025 academic year, announced by the Ministry of Finance Grants and Allowances Service, following a prior notice of 9 October 2025.
Who may apply: families of students whose applications were rejected because students submitted them directly—under the State Student Welfare Law 2015–2022 applications must be filed by parents or guardians.
Also eligible: families not yet applying for state student support for 2024–2025.
No further extension; timely submission requested.
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Paphos: Worker in serious condition after ingesting caustic liquid
Dispatch: Incident in Agia Varvara industrial area of Paphos. Worker involved in construction and repair of a jacuzzi reportedly drank a caustic substance stored in a water bottle.

Colleague: He realised immediately, rinsed with water and emergency services were alerted.

Hospital: Admitted to Paphos General Hospital Emergency, kept for treatment and undergoing tests. Treating doctors describe his condition as serious but stable.

Police: Labour inspectors and district officers attended the hospital; preliminary investigation ongoing.
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🔥Strovolos Avenue closed both directions after building fire
Strovolos Avenue section closed both ways between Spyrou Kyprianou roundabout and the Pavlou Mela/Kilkis junction, Strovolos, from about 19:30 Monday. Fire broke out in a building on Strovolou; Fire Service teams are extinguishing and Police assist on site and direct traffic. From Lakatamia to Nicosia traffic is diverted via Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue; drivers may use Kantara Street or Tseri Avenue. From Nicosia to Lakatamia routing via Pavlou Mela, Agiou Spyridonos, Machairas, Kantara and the Tseri roundabout back to Spyrou Kyprianou/Makariou.
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🗣️Christodoulides presents six-point Gaza plan at MED9
Slovenia, MED9 summit — President Nikos Christodoulides presented a six-point plan to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The plan targets security, humanitarian aid and reconstruction, partly based on a US proposal.

He set out Cyprus' priorities for its upcoming EU Council presidency, including the MFF and EU competitiveness.

A working lunch on the Middle East, attended by King Abdullah II of Jordan, stressed Cyprus' readiness to support humanitarian efforts and back peace, stability and prosperity. Leaders praised Jordan's role hosting refugees and urged preservation of regional stability linked to EU interests.
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🚨Inmate accused of ordering Demosthenous murder arrested
Police detain 30-year-old Central Prisons inmate, accused of ordering the October 17 killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous. Investigators say he instructed another 30-year-old suspect to buy the motorcycle used as the getaway. The bike was abandoned and recovered in Ayios Tychonas 24 hours later; suspects burned a van in Germasogeia. Four men are in custody, three Cypriot nationals and one Greek. CCTV, a dropped baseball cap, a yellow shirt and vehicle traces provided forensic leads, turning an apparently professional hit into a probe driven by the perpetrators' errors.
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🚁😱Chief orders speedy report on detached rocket pod
Investigating officer must deliver findings as soon as possible, says Chief of National Guard Emmanouil Theodorou. Rocket pod detached from a French H145M during a training flight from Andreas Papandreou base to Lara and fell near Peyia, Paphos. Pod was empty, no explosives on board. Police sealed off the site. No injuries or material damage reported. Defence Ministry has ordered a formal inquiry into causes and circumstances. Both recently delivered H145M helicopters took part in the training sortie.
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🚓Thief stabs supermarket employee in Paphos after being caught
Paphos: Around 18:00 staff noticed a man stealing goods from a supermarket. When staff moved to restrain him he allegedly pulled a knife and wounded an employee. The employee's condition is not life-threatening. Police reached the scene promptly and located the man a short distance away as he tried to enter his car to flee. Stolen items and a knife were found on him and he was arrested. Authorities probe offences including causing serious bodily harm, robbery, knife possession and injury.
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💦Cyprus water shortage: dams at 11%
Parliament: dams 11% (~33M m3) vs 27% last year.
Committee chair: situation dramatic; farmers lack drinking and irrigation water.
State speeds desalination and reuse: Garyllis and Limassol Port units due by end-2025, Episkopi tendered; new 10,000 m3 unit planned for Famagusta; EAC project at Vasiliko.
Moni now 15,000 m3/day; Kouklia and Kissonerga secure Paphos to 2026.
Irrigation from recycled water 90% (was 20% in 2023); future contracts to require renewables.
Calls for funds to modernize networks; Mia Milia has ~8M m3 treated water unused.
MPs criticise management; ministry says staff work round the clock and the country has not run out of water.
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🇨🇾Anita Dimitriou to attend EPP summit — Turkey no role in SAFE
Anita Dimitriou, leader of Cyprus' Democratic Rally, travels to the EPP leaders' meeting in Brussels. She will insist Turkey has no role in the SAFE programme unless it alters behaviour on Cyprus and in the Aegean, echoing DISY's Valencia resolution. Summit focuses on European defence, security and boosting competitiveness. Dimitriou backs faster common defence, higher defence spending, a more competitive single market with less bureaucracy and flexible recovery-plan reforms. She calls for a stronger EU role in Middle East peacemaking and Gaza reconstruction and highlights Cyprus as the nearest member state.
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😰Cyprus stresses listening to EU partners ahead of presidency
Visits to Slovenia and Croatia were part of outreach to EU member states as Cyprus prepares to assume the EU Council Presidency in 70 days, President Nikos Christodoulides said. He stressed that Nicosia gives priority to listening to partners, understanding their priorities and sensitivities, and cooperating closely to deliver tangible results for citizens. The President said these contacts aim to build consensus and practical cooperation. He will now travel to Brussels to participate in European Council meetings.
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🚓Bus driver reports students threw objects
Driver told police that on Tuesday 21 Oct shortly after 13:30, while transporting pupils from Larnaca Technical School home, a group of students began throwing various objects at him and harassing him. He stopped the bus and alerted Larnaca Police, two patrol cars attended. Police identified 6–7 pupils indicated by the driver; they and their parents will be summoned to give statements. Authorities will investigate possible traffic or criminal offences and open a file to send to the Attorney General. Driver gave written statement.
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