🌖Thursday weather: Sky undecided
Today — Clear start, clouds build by afternoon; isolated mountain showers possible. Winds NE to SE light‑moderate (3–4 Bft), turning S to SW later. Sea slight to locally slight‑moderate. Temps: inland ~31°C, coast ~29°C, highlands ~22°C.

Tonight — Mostly clear, moon visible. Winds NW to NE light (~3 Bft). Sea calm to slight.

Friday — Partly cloudy, local showers and a few isolated thunderstorms over mountains and inland in the afternoon.

Weekend — Mostly clear, some mountain clouds Saturday. Temperatures dip Friday, then rise modestly over the weekend.
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🚑Patients Abroad: New Simplified Coverage Rules
Ministerial Council approved steps to simplify coverage of travel, lodging and meals for patients and escorts traveling abroad for treatment.
Applications processed faster.
For financial proof only latest tax return or income certificate required.
No longer need three flight quotes; economy ticket reimbursed on presentation of receipt.
If no accommodation receipts, flat compensation equal to 18% of total foreign maintenance allowance.
Changes apply only to applications submitted from today onwards.
Health Minister says measure reduces bureaucracy and helps patients and families.
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🤝Employers Reject Government Cost‑of‑Living Proposal
OEB and CCCI unanimously reject government draft for a permanent Cost‑of‑Living Allowance (ATA). Committees say the proposal falls short on key points, notably how the system would operate and who benefits. Both back 100% ATA coverage for low‑income earners but demand safeguards to protect private sector competitiveness and public payroll. They oppose new wording linking ATA to the National Minimum Wage beyond prior 2017/2023 accords. Deal‑breaker: clause letting ministers widen coverage without employers' consent. Groups remain open to talks. Government has not replied. Delay likely. ATA ties wages to inflation; employers fear automatic rises could hurt competitiveness.
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🫂Give Your Jacket, Give Warmth
Parents and guardians association of KB Primary School Limassol, together with the Alkinoos Artemiou Foundation for children with oncological and hematological conditions, launches for a second consecutive year the charity campaign "Give Your Jacket, Give Warmth". Campaign runs Nov 7–21 and collects mainly children's jackets in good condition. Items will go to pupils from vulnerable families and to the Red Cross for wider allocation. Donation boxes placed at KB School and selected Limassol schools, nurseries and local businesses. Organizers call for solidarity.
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😨Paphos: Two minors released in probe over illegal drug possession
Two students, 16 and 17, detained after police were called to a disturbance at a school parking area last Friday morning. Officers found them in a vehicle. Outside the car a cigarette box with 1.2 grams of cannabis was found. The youths told the anti‑drug office the substance was for personal use. Police say the 16‑year‑old appears to have driven the car. The pair were arrested before entering the school and later released. Investigation continues. The Education Ministry activated a protocol and informed the anti‑drug unit.
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🚁Paphos Air Base "Andreas Papandreou" Opens to Public
On the occasion of the feast of the Air Force patron, Archangel Michael, Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos opens to the public Saturday 8 Nov (13:00–16:00) and Sunday 9 Nov (10:00–16:00). Visitors may view helicopters and air assets of the National Guard, inspect Air Force weapons systems and equipment, attend dynamic demonstrations and presentations, and speak with specialist personnel. Event slogan: "Strength – Protection – Deterrence – Surveillance – Service". Location: Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Paphos. Entrance: free.
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🔥Trachypedoula: Wild vegetation and trees scorched
Trachypedoula, Paphos — Fire erupted at 10:35 on Wednesday morning in an agricultural area of the community. The blaze consumed an estimated 1–1.5 hectares of dry grass, wild vegetation and several trees before firefighting teams gained the upper hand and brought it under control. Three fire engines from Paphos district stations, supported by three Forestry Department vehicles, responded to the scene. The incident was declared fully under control at 13:10 yesterday. Authorities are investigating the cause.
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🚗Takata: Support for owners whose vehicle fitness certificate was cancelled — who qualifies for €100
Cabinet approved Transport Ministry plan to help owners whose vehicle fitness certificate was suspended because they have not yet replaced Takata airbags, provided they have booked an appointment. Decision targets citizens who scheduled timely replacements but face delays in parts delivery. By 31 Oct 2025, 10,782 certificates suspended; 4,327 appointments set through 31 Jan 2026. Measures: free public transport for immobilised owners with appointments and no other vehicle; €100 per week payment to eligible low‑income, pensioner, single‑parent, large‑family and disabled‑vehicle owners. Support by application to the Department of Road Transport upon verification. Road safety remains priority.
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🤝Cyprus–Greece–Israel youths join joint cybersecurity training
Israel’s Ministry of Regional Cooperation launched a six‑month program linking technical training and diplomacy. 21 students (seven per country) will get practical cyber‑defence experience in simulated attack environments with CyberProAI. Fully state funded (~300,000 shekels), the initiative is dedicated to 19‑year‑old Uri Nehemiah Askenazi, killed in Gaza; his father is involved via the Ministry of Labor. Partners include Israeli, Cypriot and Greek cyber authorities. Organisers say the scheme builds skills, intercultural ties and may expand to other eastern Mediterranean states.
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🔍Demosthenous killing: custom plates and the 30‑year‑old's role
Re-arrest of a 30‑year‑old after new testimony, police say he helped smuggle one suspect via occupied areas. Investigator told court the man ordered two specific vehicle license plates at a shop near his home. Those plates were found in the stolen vehicle of the priest, located three days before the killing near the execution site. Court removed a former footballer and a 50‑year‑old from the suspect list, citing lack of new evidence. Two others — the 30‑ and a 58‑year‑old — had detention renewed for eight days; police say the 30‑year‑old bought the motorcycle used in the attack and the 58‑year‑old arranged the purchase. Authorities await extradition of two Georgians arrested in Thessaloniki. Nine people have been arrested overall.
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🚑Complaint over 45-minute ambulance delay after serious Argaka crash
Complaint filed over large delay in ambulance response after serious road collision near Argaka, Polis Chrysochous area. Crash occurred shortly after 18:00 Wednesday. Two pickup trucks collided; one vehicle fell into a ravine of about four metres. The driver suffered severe injuries and is being treated in critical condition. Ambulance arrived roughly 45 minutes later. Report attributes delay to staffing: one ambulance had already transferred a case to Paphos and the backup could not be deployed before the 19:00 crew change. Authorities notified and investigation pending.
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😢Probe into death of 9‑year‑old Olivia after hospital transfer
Police probe death of 9‑year‑old Olivia after transfer from Famagusta to Nicosia State Hospital. Autopsy and forensic tests will check whether family administered medication after earlier discharge. Neurologist had ordered MRI for suspected brain infection; a mild sedative was given, vitals monitored and partly filmed. Parents say Olivia received two injections and lost consciousness when the scan began; resuscitation failed. Experts defend the MRI decision. Medical unions and rights groups demand swift, independent and transparent investigations.
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🎄Christmas Fairy-Tale Town opens its doors
Breaking: The beloved festivity for young and old draws near. Thousands of lights already take their places, signalling joyous days ahead. Organisers announced the opening and intensify preparations across the venue. Streets and stalls are being dressed in decorations, while teams ready family-friendly attractions, music and seasonal activities. Visitors are invited to stroll, enjoy the festive atmosphere and share moments of celebration as the holidays approach.
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🔥Paphos: Same-type buses immobilized after new bus fire
Immediate call for foreign expert to reopen probe. Decision taken at emergency meeting at the Ministry of Transport under Minister Alexis Vafeadis. Present: Ministry director and representatives of Road Transport, Electromechanical Services and Public Passenger Transport.

The expert who recently handled a similar case will be in Paphos on Saturday 8/11/2025 to inspect all buses of the same model in the district. He will then perform random checks in other districts.

Until completion of the inspections, the same-model buses in Paphos are immobilized. Affected passengers will be informed by the operator.
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🎤Letympiotis: Responsible stance hoped from partners on teacher evaluation reform
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis said on Thursday he hopes partners will act responsibly on a major, long‑pending reform of teacher evaluation. He described the measure as a reform not completed for decades and stressed the government’s priority on significant reforms. The debate moves to Parliament; reactions and differing approaches are legitimate. Central goal: modernise and safeguard the education system and provide students and teachers with guarantees to develop. Exhaustive talks held with stakeholders; many recommendations were taken into account without altering the core evaluation philosophy.
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🇨🇾Antigoni to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026
State broadcaster names Antigoni (Antigoni Baxton) as Cyprus entrant for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
Event to take place in Vienna, Austria.
Semi-finals set for 12 and 14 May, grand final on 16 May 2026.
Contest returns to Austria after JJ won last year.
Cypriot delegation will announce song, creative team and performance details at a later date.
Fans and media to await official reveal in the coming weeks.
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🤝Defense Minister: Freedom and security preserved by continuous effort
Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said freedom and security are not granted but earned and kept through continuous effort and personal commitment. He spoke at a ceremony awarding medals to six retired National Guard officers who took part in 1974 operations; National Guard Chief Lt. Gen. Emmanouil Theodorou attended. Palmas pledged to keep their example alive and pass it to future generations until liberation and reunification. The State extended the War Commemorative Medal to these veterans and to relatives of the deceased. He noted that absent honorees remain present in collective memory through their deeds and families.
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