🔥November Fires: From 14 Aircraft to Two — Iezekiil
Defence: Cyprus had 14 leased firefighting aircraft; nine returned end‑October. Three Black Hawks stayed until Nov 15 and two Jordanian Air Tractors until month‑end. Back‑up: one National Guard and one Police helicopter — four aircraft, insufficient; two more Jordanian helis requested after Sunday blaze.

Forestry Director Savvas Iezekiil: high‑voltage lines in Koili forced high‑altitude drops with little effect. "Aircraft are not a cure‑all; human courage is," he said. Department has bulldozers and tankers and questions costly winter lease extensions versus damage costs.
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🎁Joker: Winning numbers for €2,000,000
Draw held Tuesday evening, 25 November. Jackpot for the first category stands at a minimum of €2,000,000. Numbers drawn: 3, 44, 11, 36, 6. Joker number: 19.

Ticket holders who match the required combination should verify their tickets and follow official procedures to claim prizes. If multiple winners share the first category, the amount is divided. Retail outlets pay small prizes; larger amounts require validation at authorized lottery offices. Keep tickets intact, present identification and claim within the statutory time limit.
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📝Evelina Vasili: Moving Farewell to Cousin Alexandros
Today the final goodbye was held for 26‑year‑old Alexandros Antoniou, killed in Paphos. The funeral took place at the Church of Apostle Andrew in Empa, under deep mourning. Alexandros was the victim of a brutal crime on Wednesday 19 November outside a kiosk in Konia. His cousin, Evelina Vasili, posted a poignant farewell and a childhood photo. Relatives, friends and neighbours attended in large numbers. Flowers and messages covered the church. Many expressed condolences online and at the service; the family thanked the public for support. Authorities continue forensic and witness inquiries as the community grieves.
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📹Children recruited via video games to carry out murder
Europol warns criminal networks are recruiting minors through smartphones and multiplayer games across Europe. Children coerced into torture, murder and other serious crimes; threats to family members or pets used to force obedience. Agency documents extreme cases, including a boy ordered to kill his sister. Payments offered up to $20,000. More than 100 cases tracked, including contract killings. Criminals and hostile actors also use children as unwitting spies. AI and tech amplify online crime. Parents urged to speak with children; authorities weigh tighter platform rules.
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⚽️Galatasaray fans raise flag of Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity at Champions League
Champions League match Galatasaray vs Belgian USG — supporters in the stands hoisted the flag of the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity. The action took place during the game and photos circulated on social media. Club supporters have carried out similar displays before in European competitions, repeating a pattern seen in earlier fixtures. Earlier reports note the same flag was shown by Galatasaray fans at the match with PAOK. Authorities have not issued a public statement.
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🚨Scientific testimony secured in Aglantzia fatal crash🚨
Four months after the fatal collision in Aglantzia, the probe moves to a critical stage.
Deputy Superintendent Tasos Asiekkis said the Legal Service asked for clarifications and further investigation; those steps have been completed.
Police returned the file with their findings and are awaiting instructions from the Attorney General’s office.
Authorities confirm they obtained scientific testimony.
When sufficient visual or testimonial evidence exists in fatal road crashes, police proceed with further actions, including possible prosecution or other measures.
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😱Tornado rips roofs and lifts car in Avgorou
Avgorou midday strike. Residents report roof collapses, photovoltaic panels torn off, vehicle lifted. Deputy mayor says locals frightened; agricultural unit lost fridge and potato store. Crews started damage survey; officials urged to speed aid. Resident Georgia Georgiou: she and husband were returning when storm formed. "We'd just parked and it started," she said. Barrels, tables, tiles and bricks flew. Tornado followed them; a heavy beam struck the husband's windshield. "We could have been seriously hurt," she said. Roof torn off, house flooded by rain; one room destroyed, another damaged. Estimated loss €15,000; plastic tarp placed pending repairs.
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🚨Dromolaxia shooting: 22‑year‑old sent for trial after DNA link
22‑year‑old remanded to face Larnaca Criminal Court on 13 Jan 2026 over July 31 attempted killing in Dromolaxia Industrial Area. Victim, 47, cycled when shots were fired from a black motorcycle; he was uninjured. Scene examined by forensic teams; helicopter, drone and special units deployed. Arrest made 17 Nov under warrant after DNA linked him; items seized from home including a loaded pistol. Suspect faces charges including attempted murder, illegal automatic weapon possession, explosives offences, theft and handling stolen goods. Court ordered detention until trial.
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🔍78-year-old man missing in Nicosia
Aristotelis Konstantinou, 78, missing from his home in the Asproes settlement, Strovolos, Nicosia district. Last seen at 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday 26/11/2025. Described as about 1.75 m tall, medium build, short white hair. At last sighting he wore a grey tracksuit and grey winter slippers. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nicosia CID at 22-802222, the nearest police station or the Citizen Line at 1460. Family appeals for any observations in the area since early morning; searches are underway.
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📲Age verification and gambling ban to curb children's social media misuse
EU Parliament urges stronger online protection for minors. It asks the European Commission to introduce a single minimum age of 16 for social platforms, to require robust age verification and to ban the most harmful, addictive practices such as gambling features and manipulative design. MEP Michalis Hatzipantela told a TV show the report calls for a legislative proposal to regulate and protect minors online. Proposals also seek to shield youngsters from AI risks and emerging threats, including so-called companionship robots. Goal: safer digital space for under-16s.
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🏬Cyprus–Israel Life Chain: Paired Kidney Exchange at Nicosia General Hospital
On 4 Nov 2025 a three‑center, internationally coordinated paired kidney exchange between Cyprus and Israel was completed successfully. Nicosia General Hospital coordinated with Hadassah and Beilinson. A kidney from a living donor at Hadassah was flown to Cyprus and transplanted to a Cypriot patient; a Cypriot living‑donor kidney went to Beilinson; an altruistic donor kidney at Beilinson went to Hadassah. Three long‑term dialysis patients gained new prospects; the Nicosia recipient left hospital in good condition, underscoring cross‑border cooperation and transplant expertise.
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☢️Customs operation halts illegal radioactive material trafficking
Operation Stingray, led by the World Customs Organization, ran three weeks with 89 customs administrations, including Cyprus. Authorities reported 51 seizures in 18 countries and five unexpected radiation detections in shipments not initially flagged; Cyprus logged six cases. Notable: gamma-contaminated clothes seized by Malta; Angola and Portugal exposed false declaration of Iridium-192. Also seized: narcotics, tobacco, currency, arms and wildlife items. WCO urges stronger frontline training, better R/N risk indicators and deeper cooperation. Workshop set in Lisbon 3–5 Dec.
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