🔥Limassol match: flares, firecrackers, four arrested
Police intervened yesterday before AEL–Apollon kick‑off; about 50 motorcyclists blocked traffic at Navarinou and Eirinis at 17:25. One person ignited a flare and threw firecrackers; riot police used chemical agents to restore order. A 34‑year‑old was arrested after attempting to launch a marine flare at officers; a used flare and further pyrotechnics were seized. A 26‑year‑old found with a grinder bearing cannabis traces resisted arrest and assaulted two officers; both injured slightly, one treated and released. Two more men, 24 and 39, detained after confronting police. All four in custody pending investigation; security measures at events remain strict.
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✈️Cyprus airports hit record 13 million passengers
Hermes Airports reports a historic high: 13 million passengers this year, arrivals and departures combined. Traffic spans 160 routes served by 60 airlines, connecting Cyprus with 41 countries. Operator credits expanded air connectivity, stronger year‑round schedules, direct links to major cities and joint work with tourism stakeholders and authorities. Figures include scheduled and charter services. Hermes thanks airlines, partners and travellers. Outlook: further route development and measures to smooth seasonal demand.
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👮30-year-old arrested over disturbances at Apollon clubhouse
Limassol police arrested a 30-year-old in connection with the disturbances at the Apollon club premises. The incidents occurred shortly before midnight on Thursday when a group of supporters stormed the clubhouse and engaged in violent body‑to‑body clashes with club patrons. Witnesses report firecrackers and Molotov cocktails were thrown. Sources describe the attackers as an organized faction of AEL fans who arrived with the apparent intent to provoke unrest. The group damaged at least 11 parked cars and set a rubbish bin on fire. Police inquiries continue.
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🔎25-year-old missing in Nicosia
Missing since Monday, 1 December 2025, from his residence in the Nicosia district. The man is 25 years old. Height about 1.78 m, medium build, bald, with distinctive full-sleeve tattoos on both arms and additional tattoos on the neck. No clothing information has been released. Relatives and police are carrying out searches and inquiries in the area. A recent photograph has been released to aid identification. Anyone who saw him, spoke to him recently or may have images is asked to contact TAE Nicosia at 22-802222, the nearest police station or the Citizen Line at 1460. Information will be treated confidentially.
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💧Heavy rains fail to lift Cyprus reservoirs from record lows
WDD: inflows since Oct just 295,000 m3, lowest for the period in 10 years. Reservoirs at 9.5% capacity, down from 25.2% a year earlier. Without significant rain, reserves could be depleted by 2026. Five permanent desalination plants have operated since 2023, supplying about 70% of urban and suburban demand; seven mobile units are planned but will take time. Authorities urge household cuts - per capita use exceeds EU average and demand rises 5-6% yearly. WDD to boost public guidance with practical water-saving tips.
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🧑‍⚕️Karaiskakio builds "House of Rare" for patients with rare diseases
Karaiskakio Foundation begins construction of House of Rare to provide multidisciplinary care and support to more than 40,000 affected families in Cyprus / Leaders Dr Dimitris Andreopoulos and Pavlos Kosteas reviewed the organisation's 30-year work / Donor Registry nears 1,000 graft donations across 36 countries / Foundation labs cover specialised hemato‑oncology diagnostics for children and adults / Clinic of Rare Diseases staffed with geneticist, physicians, counsellors and nurses offers family support / Four patents filed for cancer cell therapies; plan to create a Research Center for Cellular Therapies evolving into a Clinical Center offering advanced, affordable cell treatments for leukemia and other cancers.
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😨Mystery over identity of half‑naked woman found dead
Paphos: Identity remains unknown more than 24 hours after discovery.
Police continue enquiries with no result so far.
Contacts made with Social Welfare and with foreign embassies; investigators estimate she is likely from a European country.
Autopsy ordered to clarify cause of death.
Authorities say at first view no obvious external injuries were detected and a criminal act is considered unlikely.
Found around 06:00 Monday by a nearby hotel employee on Poseidonos Street between Paphos and Geroskipou; she was half‑naked from the waist down, barefoot, with a suitcase beside her.
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🐱Microchips and Bans: What’s Changing for Dogs and Cats
Antonia Theodosiou, Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare, told Alpha Καλημέρα about EU plans to strengthen pet welfare and traceability. Two laws affect Cyprus: a welfare regulation applied by Veterinary Services and a Dogs Law for local authorities. New rules create a single EU framework for identification; cat marking will be mandatory. National registries must feed a European registry. Breeding bans will cover first‑ and second‑degree crosses and matings between unknown animals and pets. Regulation expected end of February; member states to set penalties.
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🥐14-year legal battle over bread food poisoning in Nicosia
Court of Appeal issues two rulings. Consumer said he was poisoned after eating village bread bought 8 June 2011, went to a private hospital and handed remaining bread to Health Services; State Chemist found extensive bacterial spoilage. Bakery's appeal 93/2019 dismissed, trial judge's witness credibility and causation upheld; original compensation confirmed and €2,400 additional costs awarded. Appeal E45/2020 partly allowed: 2017 legal-fee rules were misapplied and the costs schedule is sent back for reassessment. Net result: consumer's claim upheld, costs list reopened.
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📞Rage bait surges among Cyprus social media users
— Oxford Languages names "rage bait" 2025 word of the year.
— Term describes posts made to provoke anger and drive clicks; use tripled in a year.
— Trend visible in Cyprus: heated Facebook debates, viral sport items, posts about subsidies and local news.
— Shortlisted words included "aura farming" and "biohack"; public vote helped decide.
— Oxford president says internet has shifted from curiosity to emotion-hijacking.
— Follows 2024's "brain rot"; other picks: Cambridge "parasocial", Collins "vibe coding".
— Tip for users: notice when content tries to rile you and pause before sharing.
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💶Greek farmers block highways over delayed subsidies
More than 2,500 tractors sealed major highways, e.g. Nikaia on Athens–Thessaloniki and the E‑65 near Karditsa. Protest over delayed EU subsidies may last into January. Government paid €363m this year (€476m last); about €280m reached farmers after insurance deductions. Some 139,000 producers unpaid due to frozen tax IDs, cadastral or pasture records. Clashes with police using chemicals and stun grenades injured several; three arrests. Protest crosses party lines; farmers demand systemic fixes, not one‑off payouts. Authorities asked to prioritise dialogue.
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😨National Guard announces controlled mine detonation in Nicosia
National Guard notifies controlled detonation of a single mine today at about 16:15. Location: fenced, controlled minefield area in Geri, Nicosia. Action ordered by National Guard Headquarters. Safety perimeter and access restrictions will be in place around the immediate site while military teams conduct the procedure under controlled conditions. Residents and road users should avoid the area until operations conclude. Police confirm separate measures are active regarding drone-related threats.
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💻Cyber intrusion at Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre
- The Centre announced that on Monday 1 December signs of possible data breach were detected in its systems.
- The Digital Security Authority was notified immediately.
- A specialised cybersecurity firm was engaged for technical investigation and support.
- The Data Protection Commissioner was informed.
- Investigation ongoing to determine nature and scope.
- Centre says protection measures active and operations continue normally.
- No patient has been affected.
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🚨MPs Raise Concern Over Rise in Fatal Road Crashes
43 dead on Cypriot roads since January; latest fatal crash in Paphos.
Parliament voices concern over surge in deadly collisions.
Cited causes: reckless driving, driving under alcohol or drugs, speeding.
Calls for more police patrols; cameras curb offences but fostered complacency — "we said 'we'll install cameras'".
Cameras cannot detect intoxicated drivers or foresee the next hazard.
Proposal for zero alcohol for new drivers to be debated by Transport Committee Thursday; penalties: fines, licence withdrawal above 55mg and rapid prosecution.
MPs urge education and culture change; scooters also highlighted.
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💶Cyprus enlists Greek 'FBI' to tackle organised crime
Nicosia — Top Greek law‑enforcement figures travel to Cyprus to help set up a central agency to dismantle cross‑border criminal networks. Delegation includes Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis, Hellenic Police Chief Dimitris Mallios and Fotis Ntuitsis of Greece’s organised‑crime unit. They will meet Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis and senior police to discuss intelligence sharing, operational cooperation, the murder of businessman Marios Demosthenous and arrests linked to expatriate groups from the former Soviet Union. Cyprus seeks Greek expertise after an earlier police chief visit to strengthen coordination and capacity against sophisticated networks.
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👮Police to Audit Office: Measures in place against drone threats
Police respond to reports alleging insufficient security at Cyprus critical infrastructure. They state that protective measures have been implemented at all critical sites and at locations hosting work linked to Cyprus’s Presidency of the EU Council. Actions include precautions and operational steps to mitigate potential threats from unmanned aerial vehicles. The notification stresses that relevant safeguards are active and that authorities continue monitoring and adjusting protections throughout the Presidency period.
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✈️Parliament Reacts to Airport Photo‑Radar Checks for Fine Payment
Parliamentary finance committee flags €4m item in 2025 amended budget for airport “photo radar list.” AKEL MP Aristos Damianou says police rolled out system without legal framework, stopping travellers over unpaid fines; Legal Affairs Committee had unanimously opposed funding. MPs warn system may already operate without approved credits, raising fiscal responsibility concerns. Calls for transparency on costs and private contractor terms; ministers and agencies to be summoned. Amendment is part of €229.9m reallocation and also funds primary road maintenance; MPs ask why timing coincides with an imminent supplementary budget.
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