👮Legal cannabis products seized from 24-year-old
Limassol, this morning — Police executed a court‑ordered search at a premises in Limassol. Operation involved the Cyber Crime unit for intellectual property theft and illegal betting, YKAN Limassol, the Central Police Station and inspectors from the Ministry of Health’s pharmaceutical and sanitary services. In the presence of the 24‑year‑old premises manager officers located and removed various legal cannabis products, which were submitted for further scientific examination. The 24‑year‑old was arrested for the on‑the‑spot offence of illegal possession of a controlled Class B drug with intent to supply. Investigation continues.
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💵€229,360 allocated to Cypriot wine producers
Nicosia, telegram — KOAP completed payments of €229,359.60 to vineyard operators under EPSA 1a of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027 for the 2025 financial year. Funds come entirely from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. Aid targets installation of trellis systems to improve vineyard management and boost productivity. KOAP notes measure forms part of ongoing EU-backed efforts to reinforce Cyprus agriculture through targeted support. Payments now credited to beneficiaries.
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🛥️Update agreed for Great Sea Interconnector studies
Cyprus, Greece and the European Commission agreed in Brussels to update the techno‑economic studies for the Great Sea Interconnector. Ministers aim to adapt costs to current market conditions and attract strong investors able to deliver the project. The GSI is on the EU Projects of Common Interest list and has received €657 million in EU support. Officials stressed ending Russian gas flows, boosting energy security via interconnections and using Cypriot gas and the Alexandroupolis terminal. Meeting included Ministers Papanastasiou, Papastavrou and Commissioner Jørgensen.
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⚡️Nicosia floods: school bus evacuated, key roads closed
Heavy rain in Nicosia triggered a major response — Fire Service received more than 60 calls since the downpour began. Crews are working across Strovolos, Engomi, Lakatamia and the old city to clear storm drains and assist flooded streets. In Lakatamia a school bus was trapped on a flooded stretch of Agiou Meletiou Street; fire and rescue teams evacuated pupils safely. Response: nine Fire Service units, three Nicosia Civil Defense teams, three volunteer groups including Support Cy and ETEA and an extra Civil Defense unit. Alexandroupoleos and Erythrou Stavrou closed after bridge overflows. Motorists urged to use alternative routes and follow Police updates.
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🌎Cyprus rocked by 5.3 quake
11:30 — Magnitude 5.3 quake shook Cyprus; epicentre 20 km NE of Paphos, Agia Marina Kelokedaron, focal depth 15 km. Felt island‑wide, strongest in Paphos; people in upper floors in other towns reported shaking. Aftershocks followed, one above 5.3 and one picked up live on air. Geological Survey: wait 48 hours to confirm mainshock, sequence indicates release of activity. No injuries, only minor landslides in Paphos. Phone networks briefly congested; service restored. Authorities urge calm.
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🚨Larnaca: 27-year-old woman missing
Police seek public help to locate a 27-year-old woman from Nigeria, reported missing from her place of residence in Larnaca. Anyone with information that could assist in finding her is asked to contact Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) at 24-804060, the nearest police station, or the Citizen Line at 1460. A photo has been circulated by investigators. The case remains open and under active investigation; any relevant details, however minor, are requested and will be treated with confidentiality.
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😱💦Heavy downpours flood Nicosia
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Nicosia after midday. Pedieos river surged and dramatic footage circulated; a small tornado was reported at Achna. The meteorological station logged 13.6 mm in 10 minutes. Brief intense rain caused local flooding, inundating homes and roads and causing power cuts. Fire Service answered dozens of calls, deploying nine flood teams plus Civil Defence, district and volunteer crews. Incidents: basement pumping, clearing drains, stranded vehicles, a fallen tree on a car and a transformer explosion. Pupils from a bus in Lakatamia were escorted to safety. Yellow notice active; unsettled weather with possible hail expected through Friday.
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🚨Fatal crash in Aglantzia: investigators ID responsible
Traffic Police: Case of July 29 on Larnacos Avenue, victim 20‑year‑old Kyriakos Antoniou, fully cleared. After exhaustive inquiries, evidence and witness statements indicate who bears criminal responsibility and which charges will be pursued.

Police recommended on Oct 2 that the 24‑year‑old driver who struck Antoniou be prosecuted for excessive speed — reported near 150 km/h — and for negligent driving; more serious charges under review. File returned by Legal Service for final checks on sightlines and reaction time as Antoniou made a right turn.
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💻From expected promotion to a zero: senior civil servant takes case to court
Senior public servant who appeared to meet promotion criteria was given a zero in her supervisor’s recommendation and appealed to the Administrative Court.
She asks annulment of the Public Service Commission decision.
Her lawyer notes master’s degree, strong past evaluations and experience and questions how a zero was assigned.
This is one of several challenges to the new evaluation system, criticized for merit and transparency.
Court may examine constitutionality and EU law compliance and whether specific provisions undermine the Commission’s role.
Annual evaluation and its response are contested within the promotion appeal.
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🌟Mafia entrenched in Cyprus — Global crime index score
Cyprus ranks 129/193, score 4.5/10 in 2025 Organized Crime Index.
Experts flag corruption in law enforcement, money‑laundering and violent turf wars with high‑profile killings.
"Foreign actors"—mainly from Eastern Europe and Western Asia—play major roles.
Mafia groups dominate drugs, extortion, tobacco smuggling, illegal betting and gambling; offshore firms used to launder proceeds.
Reports allege police and officials facilitate crime.
Tax rules and weak oversight increase vulnerability; Cyprus Confidential scandal deepened distrust.
Northern occupied areas fuel smuggling; casinos used to wash cocaine money.
Recommendations: closer US cooperation and an anti‑corruption authority, effectiveness questioned.
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🎤Seismic damage at Panagia Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
Panagia Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery in Panagia suffered serious damage, says Bishop of Arsinoe and abbot Pankratios.
Abbot: when the ground shifts the whole complex moves north; a study with Frederick University will plan structural support and renovation.
Metal braces prevented further damage; existing cracks risked wall collapse and braces are only auxiliary.
Major damage on the northeast side; some roof tiles fell.
Abbot requests metal supports extended to the west. Public Works and engineer Milto Demosthenous informed.
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Double quake near Paphos — Prof. Papazachos explains
Prof. Papazachos: Two strong tremors hit Paphos yesterday, M5.3 in the morning and M5.2 in the afternoon, from two different faults interacting with the Mediterranean plate.
Aftershocks expected, some may exceed M4, lasting from one week up to six months.
Experts monitor magnitude, duration and focal depth. Not unprecedented for Cyprus — recall 1955 M6 in Paphos with ~40 dead and ~1,000 injured.
Early-warning messages to phones help people away from the epicentre; Japan example: long waves let trains stop and lifts be evacuated.
Advice: stay calm, prepare home and workplace, secure heavy items and avoid dangerous objects overhead.
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💧Only Lefkara reservoir saw any inflow after heavy rains
Torrential Wednesday rains flooded roads but gave almost no boost to reservoirs. On-site check at Lymbia dam found more debris than water. Water Development Department reports only Lefkara received 12,000 m3 — a very small volume; overall fullness stayed near 10.1%. Met Office spokesman Andreas Chrysanthou notes short bursts of 6–8 mm per 10 minutes triggered a yellow advisory in Lythrodontas, Lefkara, Kornos and inland. These areas yield little runoff to dams. Any rain is welcome; advisories show probability, not continuous rain.
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Demosthenous murder: Four accused sent for trial
Limassol court referred four suspects to the Permanent Criminal Court over the killing of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous on the morning of 19 October 2025 in Limassol. The accused are two 30-year-olds, a 31-year-old and a 51-year-old, facing multiple felonies. First Criminal Court hearing set for 29 January 2026 at 09:00. Court will rule tomorrow at 10:30 on detention until trial. One 30-year-old released under conditions, must sign three times at Paphos police station by tomorrow. Two 28-year-old suspects arrested in Thessaloniki to be transferred to Cyprus next week.
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🫨New quake shakes Paphos amid unusual seismic activity in Cyprus
11:30 — 4.3-magnitude quake struck Paphos district; earlier 06:46 — 3.9. Sequence follows Wednesday’s 11:31 — 5.3 and 16:23 — 5.2 near Agia Marina Kelokedara, about 20 km NE of Paphos. Tremors felt across Cyprus and parts of the eastern Mediterranean.

Geological Survey director calls it an intense, unprecedented sequence. Over 15 quakes recorded in recent hours. Authorities expect activity to ease but urge calm and vigilance.

Damage minimal: one uninhabited roof collapsed in Kelokedara. Engineers and emergency services monitoring area; residents told to follow safety guidance and report issues.
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💦Aftermath of the storm: avenues turned to rivers, flooded homes and shops
Heavy rains hit the capital; streets flooded, basements and shops submerged. Fire brigade handled 103 incidents in 24h, 75 in Nicosia district — pumping water, freeing stalled cars, clearing trees and opening drains. Two pupils and a child with disabilities rescued from stalled buses on Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue; no injuries reported. Nine crews worked through the night; Civil Defence and volunteer teams assisted. Meteorologist blamed clogged grates and lack of preparedness; mayor says grates were cleaned but blocked by debris, calls for stormwater system redesign.
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