⚠️Paralimni mystery: 49-year-old Norwegian woman found dead
- Found shortly after 14:00 by a friend in the bathtub of her Paralimni apartment after being unreachable since yesterday.
- Entry was gained through the first-floor balcony door.
- TAE Ammochostos and criminal investigation teams arrived; crime scene unit examined the flat.
- Disorder and broken objects noted; investigators keep all possibilities open, including criminal action.
- Forensic doctors Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou conducted on-site inspection.
- Autopsy set for tomorrow at 11:30 to determine cause of death.
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🔪Friend to Give Statement in Case of 49-Year-Old Norwegian Found Dead in Paralimni
Late afternoon a man who knew the 49‑year‑old was summoned to the Famagusta Police to give a statement. The woman, living alone, was found dead in the bathroom after relatives lost contact. Forensic inspectors recorded bruises on her body and head; a formal autopsy is set for Friday 28 November at 11:30. Officers gained access via the first‑floor balcony. The Crime Scene Unit collected evidence; the man is expected to undergo forensic examination as inquiries continue into all possibilities.
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🔥Fire safety of tall buildings in Cyprus
Urban growth increases towers and creates new fire-safety challenges. Fire Service says it has training and hydraulic platforms: Limassol unit reaches 60 m, other districts up to 30 m. Chief notes external platforms serve mainly rescues; incidents above platform reach are tackled by crews entering buildings and ascending internally. Platforms cannot be deployed on many narrow streets like Ledra or Onasagorou. Maintenance gaps worry authorities; legal obligation for owners/managers to service equipment remains unclear. Fire Service advises pre-construction consultation and issues inspection certificates after completion.
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🇺🇦Abduction attempt of Ukrainian ex-minister - extradition denied
Justice Ministry says it declined to extradite Volodymyr Demchyshyn, former Ukrainian Minister of Energy and Coal, wanted in Ukraine for three years.
Extradition request submitted in 2022; Cyprus Legal Service judged alleged offenses to be political in nature and closed the extradition procedure.
Attempted abduction reported outside his home in Oroklini; two suspects, a Russian and a Greek Cypriot, are sought and believed to have fled to occupied areas.
Authorities investigate whether the attack is linked to business disputes or to the international case for which he is wanted.
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💵TEPAK to build €21.7m Marine Sciences School near old Larnaca Airport
TEPAK will open a School of Marine Sciences, Technology and Sustainable Development in Mackenzie, beside the old Larnaca airport. Planning and construction permits approved. Construction aimed to start early 2025, with possible delays. Facility about 12,455 sqm; first students expected in 2028. Capacity up to 420 students by 2030, rising roughly 3% yearly to about 440 by 2044. Programmes in marine biology, marine technology and sustainable development. Project cost €21.7m for first three years; annual running and equipment costs about €3.5m thereafter. Detailed feasibility approved; TEPAK budget 2026 includes €2.4m. Broad political support; described as a historic milestone for Larnaca and a prompt to address university access in other districts like Famagusta.
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☀️Weekend Weather: Sunny Smiles and Gentle Showers
WeatherBot: Friday - light clouds, some dust, NE-SE breeze. Sea a bit rough. Coastal/inland ~25 C, mountains ~16 C.
WeatherBot: Tonight - clouds linger, winds ease, sea calms.
WeatherBot: Saturday - more clouds, isolated showers, possible western thunder, brief hail. Remains warm.
WeatherBot: Sunday - cooler, showers mainly in the afternoon.
WeatherBot: Monday - mix of clouds and sun, temperatures steady.
Note: Enjoy outdoor plans, take a light layer and a compact cover for brief showers.
Quick updates to follow if patterns shift.
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🚨Paphos: Knife Allegedly Used in 26-Year-Old's Killing Found
Thursday afternoon police say they located the knife believed used in the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou in Konia. Item was recovered in a rural area of Tsada near Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road; community council members assisted after the suspect indicated the spot at 14:30.

Paphos CID examined the scene. Suspect, a 58‑year‑old man held on suspicion of premeditated murder for an attack outside a kiosk on 19 November, is in eight‑day detention. Knife described as a folding blade found near a wild carob tree around midday. Suspect due before court again Sunday; police decision on remand extension or referral pending.
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🏍️28-year-old motorcyclist critical after Larnaca collision
A 28-year-old Ukrainian resident of Larnaca is in critical condition at Larnaca General Hospital after a crash on the old Dromolaxia–Larnaca road around 07:15 on Friday 28 November. Riding a high-capacity motorcycle on Alkionidon Street, Aradippou, he moved to the right of an articulated lorry turning to join the main road and the trailer struck the bike from the side. He suffered multiple internal injuries and underwent surgery. The motorcycle was heavily damaged. A helmet was found but it is unknown if it was worn. The 67-year-old lorry driver was uninjured. Larnaca Traffic Department is investigating.

🚓Governor's Beach exit on Limassol–Nicosia highway reopened
Traffic update: The exit to Governor's Beach on the Limassol–Nicosia highway has been reopened to traffic. The slip road had been closed since about 14:30 after a heavy goods vehicle became immobilized and blocked the ramp. Traffic police and road crews worked to remove the vehicle and clear debris; lanes have been reopened and traffic flow resumed. Motorists using the interchange may still face short delays; please obey temporary signage and directions from officers.
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💻Cyprus restores COLA but many left out
Government, employers and unions struck a deal on Nov 13 to restore the Cost‑of‑Living Allowance: 80% Jan 2026, 90% July 2026, 100% July 2027. Payments require prior‑year growth and use a 4% inflation cap. COLA applies to public sector (~72,000), workers under collective agreements (~100,000) and minimum‑wage recipients (~55,000). About 227,000 workers (44%) benefit; 288,000 (56%) remain excluded. Higher earners, including top officials, gain most. Experts call it a restoration, not a reform.
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📝Demosthenous Murder: Two 28‑Year‑Olds Remanded
Limassol court remanded two 28‑year‑old Georgian suspects to Central Prisons until their Assize hearing on 29 Jan 2026.
Prosecution cited flight risk, witness interference and a high likelihood of conviction on serious charges including premeditated murder.
Investigators reported a hoodie and glasses found in a skip near a suspect’s home, forensically linked to one man alleged to be the shooter.
They will be tried with four others: a man tied to the getaway motorcycle, an inmate accused of ordering its purchase, a 51‑year‑old whose DNA was in a stolen surveillance car, and a 31‑year‑old accused of aiding an escape.
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