🔍Teacher evaluation reformed: inspector holds 85% weight
- Draft law to Parliament sets final numeric score; inspector 85%, school principal 15%.
- Regular assessment for all teachers on fixed criteria: academic training, pedagogical and teaching competence, professional conduct, cooperation with school community, participation in professional development.
- Scoring 1–40 with no domain weighting differences.
- New teachers enter induction and mentoring by a senior teacher.
- After 12 years teachers may apply for leadership posts subject to evaluation.
- Ministry: aim to improve quality, ensure objectivity and link evaluation to continuous development; not punitive.
- Teacher unions express strong reservations and request amendments.
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❄️Weather to end‑2025 — Troodos snow outlook
Andreas Chrysanthou: little chance of heavy snow now on Troodos or elsewhere. Temperatures above seasonal averages. Mostly fair with passing clouds, more in west and north. Day 20–22°C inland/coast, peaks 10–11°C. Tomorrow similar; isolated night showers in west possible. Sunday–Monday: rain and possible thunderstorms mainly west/northwest, slight cooling. Tuesday: light rain; snow not excluded Mon–Tue. Christmas Eve/Day: brief clouds, isolated showers, temps 1–2°C above normal. End‑year/early 2026: stronger cold intrusion expected with more noticeable snow and cooler conditions.
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🚓Serious crime rising in Cyprus, not just break-ins
New official figures: nearly 6,000 serious crimes in 2024, crime rate per 100,000 up for a third straight year. Property crimes (burglaries, thefts) remain about one in three offences, but crimes against the person (assaults) now second. More than 6,600 victims recorded, affecting households and businesses. Youth crime climbed sharply: almost 800 minors involved, about 470 in serious offences. Fewer court cases; most convictions are fines, prison terms rarer. Prison population steady under 1,000; repeat offenders common. Trend noted.
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😢Friend sexually abused underage girl, raped her mother — conviction upheld
Appeal Court upholds man's conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor; appeal dismissed. Offences took place between 2007–2010 while the complainant was a child. First-instance court convicted him of one count of child sexual exploitation and three counts of indecent assault and imposed 3.5 years for the main count. Victim testified by recorded evidence at 16; delay in disclosure accepted due to age and traumatic family context. Family unstable: father ill, mother depressed; defendant abused trust and also raped the mother. Psychological report found PTSD linked to the abuse. Defence denied charges and blamed the mother; Court found the victim’s testimony credible and confirmed the sentence.
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🐠Paphos shop shut for selling expired meat and fish
Municipal Health Services raided a small Paphos outlet and suspended operations after finding hygiene breaches and food past expiry dates. The shop mainly serves residents from African countries. Because many food items and documents must be checked, teams will inspect paperwork to establish origin and supply chain. This is the second premises in Paphos temporarily closed after hygiene failings; the first was a food-for-consumption business suspended for four days until full compliance. Health checks will be intensified during Christmas and New Year.
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🗣️Trimiklini scandal: Anti‑Corruption Authority urges prosecutions
Independent Authority Against Corruption issues report linking diversion of the Kouris river and transfer of water to illegal fish‑farm installations. Report finds responsibilities among senior officials and recommends legal action. It requests criminal prosecution of former Agriculture Minister Nikos Kouyialis, former Environment Department director Kostas Chatzipanayiotou and former Fisheries director Loizos Loizidis. It also proposes disciplinary charges against seven officials from the Agriculture Department, Limassol District Administration and Fisheries Department. Investigation continues.
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🚖Foot-and-mouth disease measures at crossings; EU experts to inspect
Authorities in the free areas step up controls after suspected foot-and-mouth cases in the occupied territories. British Bases activated preventive measures at Pergamos and Strovilia, installed disinfection units and suspended movement of all animal-origin products at official crossings. Actions aim to reduce any potential risk and support partners while keeping crossings operating. Four European Commission experts will arrive and visit the occupied areas this weekend for on-site inspection. Veterinary Services intensified checks since Monday; no cases found in free areas.
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🇪🇺Eurobarometer: Cypriots content with life but concerned about rising prices and migration
104th Eurobarometer (Oct–Nov 2025). Most Cypriots say they are satisfied with life (84%), near EU average. Top national worries: rising prices/inflation and cost of living (37%), migration (35%), economic situation (23%). For the EU, Cypriots list migration (45%), Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (24%) and higher living costs (19%). 57% distrust the EU; views mainly neutral (41%) or positive (30%). 67% unhappy with how democracy works; 66% feel unheard nationally, 70% at EU level. Trust higher in radio (62%) and TV (55%); lower for print, websites and social media. 68% say country heading in wrong direction (EU27: 60%).
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🚖Desert downpours flood Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE hit by rare heavy rain; streets turned to rivers early Friday. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, closed beaches and parks, shifted public-sector staff to remote work. Low-lying roads and underpasses flooded; fast-moving water filmed in northern emirates. Officials warned drivers to avoid travel unless necessary. Flights faced delays, some passengers struggled to reach airports. Experts say intense short storms are increasing in the Gulf, straining drainage built for an arid climate. Nearby Qatar saw sports events disrupted.
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🏖️Larnaca Municipality welcomes funding for School of Marine Sciences
Larnaca Municipality reports official funding secured to establish the School of Marine Sciences, Technology and Sustainable Development of the Technological University of Cyprus (TEPAK) in Larnaca, removing the main obstacle to the project. The municipality remains committed to supporting the foundation and will cooperate closely with all stakeholders so the project advances smoothly for the benefit of the city, the academic community and Cypriot society. Funding will come via a loan to the Republic from the European Investment Bank. The municipality thanks state and university officials and the Larnaca development committee.
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🌲EPIC Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025 in Nicosia with Charity Focus
Update: EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2025 returns to Nicosia with festive, charitable spirit.
All net proceeds from kiosk rentals and sales at the Charity Steak Sandwiches kiosk will be donated to the Nicosia Multifunctional Center.
FOODHAUS supplies ingredients; BELLAGIO provides grills and equipment.
Event: Saturday 20 December, from 15:00, Spyridaki Square, Makarios Avenue – 360 Tower, Nicosia.
Presented by EPIC. Supported by EUROBANK. Organized by DEEJAY RADIO 93.5.
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❄️Weekend forecast: clouds, showers and possible snow on Troodos
Tonight: mainly fair with local clouds. Winds light, sea calm to slight. Temperatures around 7°C inland, 11°C on coasts, 5°C in highlands.

Tomorrow: local clouds at first, becoming mostly cloudy with isolated, mainly light showers. Highs near 19°C inland, 20°C on coasts, 12°C in highlands.

Sunday: mostly cloudy; local rain and isolated thunderstorms spreading from the west. Hail possible in storms. Sleet or snow possible on higher Troodos peaks.

Mon–Tue: mainly cloudy with isolated showers and possible isolated storms. Temperatures dip slightly Sunday, then stay near or just above seasonal averages.
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🛥️Larnaca Port: Measures agreed after warning stoppage
Unions and management met Friday on health and safety at Larnaca Port. Sides expressed satisfaction. Follow‑up meeting set for 10:00, 23 January 2026 to reassess progress. Immediate steps: clean drinking water for all worker areas; more frequent toilet and outdoor cleaning; purchase of a pressure washer for the piers; install lighting outside warehouses, on piers and in car storage; clean and keep drains open to avoid stagnant water; remove exposed wires on piers. A new safety body under the Larnaca harbour master will meet bimonthly with all work groups. Management accepted the issues and promised remedies; unions say if measures are implemented no further stoppages or strikes on these points are expected.
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📝Cyprus pays drivers €100 weekly for grounded cars with faulty airbags
Cyprus government launched cash payouts to drivers whose vehicles were sidelined by a nationwide airbag recall. Eligible owners receive €100 for each week the car was immobilised from 31 October 2025 or earlier, if a replacement appointment was booked. Priority given to low‑income households, pensioners, single parents, large families (4+ children) and disabled‑access vehicle owners. Payments issued with Welfare Benefits Management Service; further rounds planned. Free public transport passes also provided while recall runs through January 2026.
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