🗣️Erdogan: Turkey will never abandon the "national cause of Cyprus"
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara "will never abandon the national cause of Cyprus" in a message marking the anniversary of the illegal declaration of the so‑called state. He offered sincere congratulations on the 42nd anniversary and sent warm greetings to Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters. He paid tribute to heroic martyrs and expressed gratitude to veterans. Erdogan pledged to deepen solidarity with Turkish Cypriots and to strengthen cooperation in political, economic and security fields.
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⛪️Fasting and Sex — Church Guidance
Christakis Efstathiou, theologian and spokesman of the Cyprus Archbishopric, says the 40-day fast before Christmas must be spiritually deep, not mere food avoidance. Many reduce fasting to denying treats instead of fighting ego and cultivating humility.

On sex during the fast he stresses personal conscience: if erotic acts fuel selfishness or stifle spiritual life they clash with fasting; if they have a spiritual dimension they differ. The Church urges avoiding attitudes that pull away from love and virtues; fasting without inner depth is hypocrisy.
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🚑E-bike rider hospitalized after collision in Limassol
Limassol, Grigori Afxentiou Street, Parekklisia area — Saturday midday.
E-bike rider collided with a passing vehicle; circumstances under investigation.
Ambulance and emergency crew attended; rider examined on site and transferred to hospital. Medical condition not disclosed.
Traffic Police responded, photographed the scene, conducted preliminary measurements and on-site examinations. Witnesses being sought and drivers questioned.
Investigations continue; road checks and evidence collection ongoing.
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🦠New coronavirus variant linked to intense sore throat
- New variant detected in recent weeks; hallmark symptom an unusually severe sore throat often with hoarseness.
- Dr Petros Karagiannis: mutations are small — one or two amino acids in the cell‑entry protein — which can raise transmissibility; overall illness seems milder than Delta.
- Waning immunity, lack of vaccination or prior infection and genetic factors may worsen symptoms; people with chronic conditions remain at higher risk.
- Mask use noted in crowded places; low flu vaccination may amplify respiratory burden.
- Advice: hand hygiene, masks in crowded settings and avoid close contacts as winter approaches.
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🔥Fire brought under full control at Cape Greco National Forest Park
14:22 — Fire erupted inside Cape Greco National Forest Park, in the Sea Caves area.
Forestry Department teams responded immediately.
Blaze contained promptly and brought under full control before it could spread.
Three Forestry Department personnel and one firefighting vehicle engaged in suppression efforts.
No injuries reported.
Authorities continue on-site checks; cause of ignition under investigation.
Brief, contained incident; situation now stable.
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🫨Interactive European seismic risk map flags 'red' zones in Cyprus
EFEHR unveils an interactive platform and consolidated seismic risk map for Europe. ESRM20 (2020) offers a harmonized open basis for estimating earthquake impact. Map combines seismic, engineering and exposure data — building and population density, structural vulnerability, local ground conditions. Older, densely built or seismically active areas score highest. 20th-century quakes caused over 200,000 deaths in Europe. Highest-risk countries: Turkey, Greece, Albania, Italy, Romania; notable cities: Istanbul, Izmir, Athens, Catania, Bucharest. Authorities can compare risks, guide mitigation and boost community resilience.
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❄️Night lows near 9°C; temperatures rising next days
Tonight: mainly clear, coastal low clouds later. Temps about 9°C inland, 12°C coasts, 3°C high mountains. Weak low pressure now, weak high pressure builds from tomorrow. Winds mostly NW–NE, northern coasts SE, gentle to moderate (3–4 Bf). Sea calm to slight, some rougher in the south. Tomorrow: mainly clear, local clouds; winds NE–SE, afternoon west in the west; temps to ~22°C inland, ~23°C coasts, ~14°C mountains. Mon: mainly clear to partly cloudy, isolated light showers possible. Tue–Wed: mainly clear, temperatures rising above seasonal averages.
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⚠️Fake GESY SMS scam — what to watch for⚠️
Cybercrime Subdivision received multiple reports of suspicious SMS impersonating GESY. Messages falsely claim a problem with logging into the GESY portal and ask users to "repair" it by clicking a link. The link leads to credential‑stealing phishing pages. The public is advised these messages are malicious and unrelated to GESY. Do not click links or reply. Never disclose personal data or passwords. Verify any request for credentials through official channels. If you entered credentials on a suspicious page, change your password immediately and secure the account. Use a different password for each online service.
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🏃‍♀️Larnaca Marathon: Record turnout — Over 13,000 runners
Tomorrow, Sunday, the Radisson Blu International Marathon starts at Finikoudes beach. Organisers report more than 13,000 participants from 85 countries, about 3,000 from abroad, and a national record on the classic marathon route with over 1,000 marathoners. Featured runner: Georgia Kaltsi, wheelchair basketball player and life coach, who returned to sport after a serious road accident a decade ago. Schedule highlights: Marathon 07:00, Half 07:15, 10km 10:00, 5km races 11:10–11:30, children's 1km races 12:20–13:00. Parking available across Larnaca.
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