📝28-year-old found dead in military camp in occupied Assia
28-year-old woman found dead from a gunshot inside the occupying army's facilities in occupied Assia.
Initial account spoke of suicide, but legal circles and organisations voiced strong scepticism and demand full transparency and investigation into possible criminal act or domestic violence.
The main suspect is reportedly a Turkish army officer.
Under current arrangements, courts of the breakaway entity lack jurisdiction to try Turkish soldiers; they are handed to Turkish authorities.
Hasan Esentagli, president of the Turkish Cypriot Bar Association, said police cannot advance the probe because they have no jurisdiction over Turkish military personnel.
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✉️Local Government Reform: Did Services Improve?
Citizen reports: water cut off. Calls to Nicosia Water Board unanswered. Six calls across a day, no resolution. Told to send e-mail; no timely reply. In-person visit confirms bills paid, staff say fault elsewhere. Trip took 90 minutes in traffic. Water remained off three days; municipal roadworks later found to have damaged pipes. Suggestion: let phone operators access same database as office to save time. One year and a half after reform, promised service upgrade still in question.
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🚳Drunk, High and Speeding: Cyclist Killed in Limassol
Limassol — A 26‑year‑old Greek Cypriot man is in custody after an early Sunday collision that killed a 20‑year‑old cyclist of Syrian descent. Police say the driver was intoxicated and on drugs, ran a red light and was clocked at 136 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. An officer saw the breach; cameras are being reviewed. Tests were positive for drugs and blood alcohol exceeded twice the legal limit. Driver detained six days. Crash at about 01:30 on 28th October Avenue; car then hit another vehicle. Victim died at Limassol General Hospital; autopsy cites severe head trauma and multiple organ injuries. Investigation ongoing.
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😢Natura zone of 70 hectares turned to ash
Stroumbi–Koilis wildfire scorched unique landscapes; over 70 hectares, part of a Natura site, burned. Fire Service: area highly inaccessible, steep ravines. After a long night fight the blaze was brought under control, but a noon reflare in the “Chasm of Hell” was contained by air and ground crews. All teams remain on standby; two Jordanian helicopters joined efforts. Authorities had contacted Greece, Israel and Jordan; only Jordanian aircraft deployed. Lack of hired planes after season end hindered response. Drought, high temperatures and winds increase need for extended aerial support. Local mayor suspects malicious ignition; investigations ongoing.
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📝20-year-old stateless woman freed in north
Tufan Erhürman intervened in the case of Fatos Choruz, 20, born and raised in the north, stateless and detained for lacking a residence permit. Famagusta court had renewed her detention for seven days, saying she lived "illegally" for 854 days after arrest on Nov 17. Her lawyer said statelessness made deportation impossible and release difficult. She was later freed and naturalisation papers filed with the Interior Ministry. Erhürman recalled a 2019 rule granting citizenship to those born and educated locally. Interior Ministry cited missing family documents; the Turkish consulate was involved.
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😱Two male mouflon found dead near artificial lake
Photographer Bora Markovic discovered two dead adult male mouflon during an outing in the Cypriot countryside. He had gone to photograph an artificial lake and, to his disappointment, found the animals nearby. Their antlers appeared entangled and there were no visible signs of gunshot wounds. Markovic wrote: "Unfortunately the nature of Cyprus showed me two mouflon. I say unfortunately because it was not the scene I wanted to see." No immediate explanation; local wildlife services notified and incident to be examined. A short video was recorded.
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❄️🌪️Hail blankets Limassol streets; heavy storms hit Larnaca
Early-morning hailstorm struck Limassol, yellow warning in force until 09:00. Footage shows hail cover after a supercell that affected Agia Fyla. Strong showers and thunderstorms also reported in Larnaca.

Forecast: Mainly cloudy at times today with local rain and isolated thunderstorms, starting in mountains and north, then spreading to interior, south and east. Hail possible in storms. Winds SW to NW, light to moderate (3–4 Bft), locally up to strong (5 Bft) on windward coasts. Sea slight to rough. Daytime highs about 22°C inland/coastal, 11°C high hills. Tonight partly cloudy, isolated mountain showers; lows around 9°C inland, 6°C high peaks.
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🔥Fire in Nicosia apartment block - semi‑conscious burn victim found
05:27 today Nicosia fire stations responded to a fire in a two‑storey block. Fire began in a ground‑floor flat and spread to neighbouring units. Crews extinguished the blaze and searched all floors, finding one person semi‑conscious with burns; taken to an ambulance for transfer to Nicosia General Hospital A&E. Two others on the roof inhaled smoke but were conscious and assisted out. Ground‑floor flat and two adjacent units sustained extensive damage, lobby electrical panel damaged, smoke and heat affected flats on two upper floors. Cause under investigation with police.
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📝Employer stabbed by employee in Larnaca
- Police investigate attempted murder after a 49-year-old man was stabbed by his 32-year-old employee in the Tsiakkilerou area.
- Incident occurred around 15:15 yesterday at a premises in Larnaca; victim was attacked with a knife on a construction site.
- Victim taken by ambulance to Larnaca General Hospital with lacerations to neck and hands; treated and discharged.
- Judicial arrest warrant issued for the 32-year-old, who was arrested and remains in custody.
- Case under inquiry by Aradippou Police Station.
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🌪Tornado lifts car in Avgorou
CCTV footage captures twister striking village centre around 13:00, lifting a parked car that lands on an adjacent vehicle.
Residents count damage to homes, businesses and cars; roofs, solar panels, water heaters, water tanks and windows shattered.
Cranes, trucks and local teams mobilised across neighbourhoods as residents start emergency repairs.
Electricity network affected; crews from District Administration, Famagusta municipal bodies and Avgorou unit working to restore services.
Authorities ask residents to exercise caution and assist neighbours.
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💳66-year-old loses €30,000 after fake GeSY SMS
Limassol police probe online fraud after complaint filed on 25/11/2025. A 66-year-old man received an SMS showing sender as GeSY asking to pay a small fee. Following the message, he entered his bank card details on the prompted page. Criminals then withdrew €30,000 from his account. TAE Limassol continues examinations. Investigators examine the transaction trail and work with banks to trace funds. Anyone with information should contact TAE Limassol. Public advised to verify unexpected payment requests and never share full card data.
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🍺Deadlock over recreation centres' opening hours: 80 submissions on bill
Energy, Commerce and Industry Committee continued debate. Chairman Kyriakos Hatzigiannis: about 80 observations received, persistent impasse; lack of executive consultation hampers committee work; Tourism Ministry showed no flexibility and leaves matter unresolved. On renewables Hatzigiannis says applicants, operators and regulator and other actors delay grid penetration, keeping capacity tied up and raising electricity costs. MP Nikos Sykas: Companies Law aligns with EU, simplifies accounting for small firms without tax change, raises threshold from €200,000 to €400,000 to reduce bureaucracy and costs.
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🌪️Tornado devastation in Avgorou: first assessment
Local authorities mobilize to assist residents after a tornado struck Avgorou; houses, businesses and vehicles sustained serious damage.
Deputy Mayor Panagis Michailas says priority is to help flooded premises and secure the first night for affected people.
Residents say they are frightened by the extreme weather.
Crews from Famagusta District, the local councils and Avgorou unit assess and work on repairs.
Around eight property owners reported damage; two incidents recorded in Frenaros.
Roofs, solar panels and water heaters were ripped off; trees fell.
Ministry of Interior informed; guidance pending.
AKEL delegates visited and spoke with residents.
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🎮Cascavel armoured vehicle overturns during training; two lightly injured
— Time: just after 11:00. Location: Tasos Markou camp, Klirou.
— During reconnaissance exercise a Cascavel armoured vehicle overturned on a dirt track.
— Initial indications: vehicle passed over a road section eroded by recent rains and rolled onto its side.
— Onboard: instructor (permanent officer) and two soldiers. Two operators (one soldier, one cadet) lightly injured, given first aid and transferred by ambulance to Nicosia General Hospital; condition not worrisome.
— Ministry of Defence has ordered an investigation and safety review.
— Cascavel fleet ageing: 120 in total, 79 active, 41 used for spares; replacements and decommissioning planned.
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🏺Cyprus recovers Cypro‑Archaic juglet from UK
Cirencester, UK — A Cypriot antiquity from the Cypro‑Archaic period (750–475 BC), a 7 cm Black‑on‑Red II ceramic juglet, was returned after being spotted in an online auction. Archaeological Officers of the Department of Antiquities identified it, arranged withdrawal and repatriation. Marios Theocharous accepted the object for the Republic of Cyprus, calling it "part of our collective memory." Auctioneer Niall Fry praised the smooth cooperation. The juglet is held at the Cyprus High Commission in London pending transfer to Cyprus. Repatriation is part of ongoing efforts to recover illegally exported antiquities.
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👊76% of domestic violence victims in Cyprus are women
Update — Commissioner Maria Lottidi reports 76% of domestic violence victims in Cyprus are women. Police recorded 2,614 reports from female victims in 2022 and 57 rape reports. Lottidi says her office continues to investigate workplace sexual harassment and other gender‑based violence, monitors state response, runs training and challenges sexist public language, including in parliamentary debates. She urges sustained, coordinated action and launches an awareness campaign with a poster calling on victims to speak out and highlighting women in the pursuit of justice.
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✈️Turkish Airlines flight over free Nicosia
A Turkish Airlines passenger aircraft flew at low altitude above the area of free Nicosia. Multiple readers reported seeing the plane over Strovolos. The aircraft had departed from the unrecognized Tymbou airport and its destination was Antalya. It is not confirmed whether the Nicosia Flight Information Region was notified in advance. No official statements from authorities or air traffic control have been published so far. The flight's route was visible on tracking maps.
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