🚖Right lane closed on Limassol–Paphos highway after boxes spill
Limassol to Paphos motorway, just past the Paramali tunnel: the right lane is closed after a truck lost a load and numerous boxes fell onto the carriageway. Police are at the scene and have restricted the lane to allow clearing of debris and to secure traffic flow. Drivers are asked to reduce speed, maintain larger following distances, switch on lights if needed and follow officers’ directions. Expect delays; proceed with care when passing the area. Central image archival.
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🚗Attempted murder in Dromolaxia: 22-year-old SYOP arrested
Taken to Larnaca district court under tight security. Arrest followed yesterday for the July 31 attempt on a 47-year-old businessman. Larnaca CID secured testimony from a key witness and detained him in a parking area. Investigators used 3.5 months of CCTV tracking the perpetrator's escape. A collar reportedly fell along the route, yielding genetic material for ID. A loaded pistol seized at his home sent for forensic tests; may link to another recent case. Suspect had been boasting of his 'feats', prompting tips. Searches at his unit recovered evidence. Police obtained eight-day remand, granted by the court.
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🎓Education Paralysis: Key Points for Parents and Students
Parliamentary Education Committee to begin clause-by-clause debate on new teacher evaluation bill Wednesday; chair will reconfirm members. DIKO and DIPA support, AKEL opposes, DISY likely to support. AKEL raised risk of losing €60 million from recovery funds if reform not passed by end-2025; minister circulated timeline and delivered signed letter. OELMEK announces work stoppage tomorrow 07:30–11:00, memorandum delivery at 09:00 and threat of escalation if bill passes. Absences during the stoppage and on Nov 26 will not be counted. Students returning after 11:00 face reduced transport; only midday routes run.
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🚗WeeDRIVE launches teen-only transport in Limassol
Limassol: new app service for teens 12–18 begins operation. 17-seat minibuses, real-time GPS and smart routing to carry youngsters to extracurriculars and ease parents’ schedules. Covers Agios Tychonas, Mouttagiakka, Germasogeia, Agios Athanasios, Mesa Geitonia, Limassol Center, Kato and Pano Polemidia; expansion planned in 2026. Hours: weekdays 14:30–20:30, Sat 09:00–16:00, closed on public holidays. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, vetted drivers trained for child transport. Family accounts, wallet payments, bookings until night before. Project part of European metaCCAZE with local partners.
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🏖️Akrotiri inspection: Revealing images as environmental damage intensifies
key Mediterranean wetland on respirator. Excavators and heavy vehicles ravage peninsula. Main threat: uncontrolled discharge of drainage water from large developments in Fasouri, mixed with sewage via illegal conduits, says Koula Michail, executive director of Terra Cypria. Garbage floats; tens of tonnes of untreated water flow into the sea at Ladies Mile beside bathing beach. Lake Makria almost vanished behind reeds; flamingos absent, bird numbers plunged. Parliamentary Environment Committee opened inquiry; Department of Environment plans legal action against a contractor but activists warn measures are inadequate.
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😨Water shortage: three dams emptied, bleak seasonal outlook
Levels remain dire despite last week's heavy rain; reservoir fullness at 9.9%, down from 25.2% a year ago. Two dams — Mavrokolymbos and Argaka — at zero; Vyziakia at 0.1%. Catchment areas received little rain so inflows are near zero. TAU says daily reserves falling; demand has tripled since 1990 despite desalination units. Meteorological service called the recent system "a drop in the ocean"; Nov–Jan forecast 50–75% of normal. Rain to Nov 17 equals 15% of monthly normal. Hydrological year logged worst Jan, Mar, Apr, May and second worst Feb since 2016. Situation may become worst of decade unless weather changes.
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💸Joker Draw: Winning Numbers for €1,200,000
Draw held Tuesday 18 November 2025. Jackpot: €1,200,000. Winning numbers: 30, 40, 3, 1, 21. Joker number: 2. Ticket holders should check their tickets promptly. Keep the original ticket intact and present it for validation. Prizes are subject to official confirmation and must be claimed within the prescribed deadlines at authorised outlets. Winners must bring valid ID and the ticket; photocopies may be requested for records. End of bulletin.
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