🌦️Byron deepens, moody weather
Byron low-pressure system persists; island under moody, unsettled conditions.
Today: mostly cloudy with frequent showers and isolated thunderstorms; hail possible in convective cells.
Winds mainly SE to SW, moderate, locally strong in windward exposures (near 5 Beaufort). Seas rough.
Temperatures retreat: daytime highs near 17°C inland, 19°C on the coast, about 8°C in higher mountains.
Outlook: tonight through Thursday continuity of cloud, showers and storms, further cooling below seasonal averages.
Recommendation: carry warm outerwear, expect unsettled travel and delays.
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💦Cyprus–Morocco: Two countries, one water challenge
Both countries face prolonged drought. Cyprus records 2025 as worst dry year since 1901; Morocco has drought since 2019. Both rely increasingly on desalination: Cyprus aims to supply homes and businesses entirely by desal by 2030; Morocco targets 60% of drinking water from desal. Morocco plans by 2026 >4.6 million m3/day capacity. Cyprus current desal output ~235,000 m3/day, rising to ~312,000 with early-2026 projects. Cyprus runs 5 major plants and plans 7 mobile units. State invests €200M in networks and will buy €140M+ desal water for 2026.
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⚠️24-hour yellow warning for intense weather⚠️
Start 01:00 Monday. Expect rain with thunderstorms; localized hail possible. Low BYRON affecting the area. Tonight: partly cloudy, isolated showers, possible coastal thunder. Winds mainly NW–NE and SW in the north, light to briefly moderate (3–4 Bft). Seas slightly rough to rough. Temps: inland 10°C, coasts ~13°C, high mountains 4°C; frost possible in sheltered mountain spots. Monday night–Thursday: mainly cloudy with local rain and isolated storms; hail possible. Temperatures slightly below seasonal averages.
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😮Polis Chrysochous: Flooding, motorists trapped but unharmed
Severe storms from system Byron battered Polis Chrysochous; drivers were trapped in cars on flooded roads but were unharmed. Fire service logged 31 calls by afternoon — 28 in Paphos district, 25 in Polis Chrysochous — mostly water pumping from basements, clearing drains and fallen trees. Roads became rivers; Polis–Argaka–Agia Marina route closed. Mayor calls it the heaviest rain in 80 years, urges residents to avoid travel and asks state aid for damage. Rainfall reached 73 mm by midday. Forecast: new disturbance tomorrow with more rain and thunderstorms, mainly over southern coasts.
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👮‍♀️Beaten to death in prison: Homicide at Central Prisons
Central Prisons: inmate found dead inside the facility; preliminary indications point to homicide. Victim described as a foreign national of Arab origin, held in wing 4. Authorities say he was allegedly beaten to death by at least three fellow inmates. Police units and prison security have deployed to the scene and are conducting intensive on-site investigations, searches and prisoner interviews. A forensic pathologist was summoned to examine the body and determine cause and time of death. Further updates to follow.
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😭Donkey left tied in heavy rain in Prodromi, Paphos
Video circulating on social media shows a donkey tied and exposed to heavy rainfall in Prodromi, Paphos. Posted on Facebook, the clip quickly gathered hundreds of comments and reactions. Citizens voiced intense indignation over the animal’s condition and many demanded immediate intervention by authorities or animal welfare groups. The case stirred broad public concern as heavy rains from storm Byron affected Limassol, Paphos and other parts of Cyprus.
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🚨Missing 15-year-old Alina in Nicosia - hours of concern🚨
Alina, 15, Romanian, reported missing from her residence in Nicosia district since Monday 8 December 2025.
Described as of average build, about 1.60 m tall, brunette with long black hair.
At departure she wore dark clothes and carried a black backpack.
A photo is being circulated.
Relatives and authorities ask the public to assist.
Anyone with information should contact Nicosia CID at 22-802222, the nearest police station or the Citizen Line at 1460.
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🔥EU Solidarity Fund: €2.3M Advance to Cyprus After July Fires
EU Commission paid €2.3M advance to Cyprus to start repairs after July 2025 fires. Funds target schools, health units and critical infrastructure in Limassol and Paphos. Cyprus filed Solidarity Fund request in Oct 2025; Commission will assess and propose mobilization to Parliament and Council. Advance does not fix final funding.

Commission completed €108M disbursement to Austria and Poland for Sept–Oct 2024 floods: Austria €32M plus €10M paid in April; Poland €76M. Fund covers urgent and restorative works retroactively from disaster date.
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🚨Inmate detained eight days over suspected prison killing
Nicosia court orders eight‑day detention for a 30‑year‑old Greek Cypriot inmate suspected of killing a 35‑year‑old foreign prisoner at Central Prisons.
Suspect appeared in court, informed of charges, met lawyer and did not oppose the detention.
Incident on Dec. 7 in Wing 4 after a brief altercation; victim taken to guards’ office, collapsed and later died; injury noted beneath left eye.
CCTV and eyewitness accounts secured. Twelve statements recorded, about 30 more expected.
Forensic tests and scene reconstructions ongoing. Court says detention needed to protect witnesses and secure evidence.
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🇨🇾Strovolos demands EOA remove illegal name plaques at Katountas monument
City says two vertical marble plaques with commando names were placed without EOA permits. Strovolos issued press release and letters in late Sept–Oct, noting the prior committee decision excluded such plaques; municipal council on Oct 8 unanimously backed mayor requesting EOA removal. On Nov 25 the municipality warned again before planned unveiling. Municipality lacks legal power to remove the structures, was not invited and did not participate. Calls on EOA to start immediate legal steps to remove the marble elements. EOA states it will ensure compliance with permit terms.
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🌐5.3-Magnitude Quake in Turkey Felt in Cyprus
Monday 8 December 2025, 12:21 local time.
Seismic event magnitude 5.3.
Epicentre: southern Turkish coast, Antalya Bay.
Distance from Polis Chrysochous: 255 km NW.
Focal depth: 85 km.
Felt across Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, including Cyprus.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Monitoring and assessments ongoing.
Epicentre in Gulf of Antalya off the southern Turkish shore; intermediate-depth event can be felt at greater distances.
Residents in southeastern Turkish coastal towns and in coastal Cyprus reported tremors.
Seismologists monitoring for aftershocks and will issue updates as available.
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