🚨 Serious road accident on Limassol highway: incident occurred on Thursday, 18 December
On Thursday, 18 December, a serious road traffic accident took place on a major highway in the Limassol area, causing significant traffic congestion.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, while police officers managed traffic flow. Details regarding possible injuries and the exact cause of the accident are still under investigation. Drivers were advised to exercise caution and use alternative routes where possible.
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📝Prisoners' Association: Every Death in Central Prisons Undermines Democracy
Prisoners' Rights Association requested immediate, exceptional six‑month measures after meeting Thursday with Justice Minister Konstantinos Phytiris. Group calls situation urgent and asks that measures allow prison management to implement a proper rehabilitation policy. Zero tolerance for loss of life; every death in central prisons undermines democracy. Proposes broad, horizontal application of the presidential Christmas pardon to grant sentence reductions and advance prisoners to next regime (electronic monitoring, open prison, release). Urges immediate deportation for foreign inmates who request return home.
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👨‍🏫Mihailidou urges cooperation before teacher-evaluation vote
Еducation Minister Athina Mihailidou issues a brief ahead of Monday's plenary vote on a draft modern System of Support, Empowerment and Evaluation for teachers. The plan emphasizes pedagogy and formative assessment, lets teachers stay in class and raises leadership standards. Support measures approved by Cabinet in May 2025 include senior posts, inspectors, shorter role times and training. Fourteen months of talks with teacher organisations brought changes; parliamentary amendments may follow. She urges state, teachers, parents and pupils to cooperate responsibly for students' benefit.
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✈️Mock dogfight between Greek and Turkish F‑16s
12:34 yesterday — pair of Turkish F‑16s entered Greek airspace between Lemnos and Lesbos; intercepted, one engaged in a mock dogfight with Greek F‑16s. Eight incidents logged yesterday including two F‑16s and a Turkish ATR‑72.

First such engagement since 2 Feb 2023. Occurs a day after Greece received frigate Kimon in France — adds advanced air‑defence and boosts Greek naval edge.

Also linked to upcoming Greece–Cyprus–Israel leaders' summit in Jerusalem; Ankara seeks to signal readiness and reacts to its exclusion from SAFE. Political talks in Athens set for 20–21 Jan.
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🇪🇺EU to assist Cyprus reunification, says Johannes Hahn
Hahn, EU special envoy: EU ready to support a comprehensive Cyprus settlement. UN remains mediator; EU’s role is to ensure the acquis applies in a reunited Cyprus. EU funds Turkish Cypriot community (avg €34.4m/yr; €760m so far), backing trust‑building and Green Line trade. Reunification would bring sizable economic gains; EC budget 2028–34 can be revised if needed. EU backs a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality per UN. Constructive Turkish role and better EU‑Turkey ties can help. EU ready to provide strong financial and technical support; accession offers the clearest security framework.
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🐄Foot-and-mouth in Cyprus: EU experts arrive to inspect occupied areas
Four experts of the EU Veterinary Emergency Team arrived Friday to review a foot‑and‑mouth incident in the occupied areas, Veterinary Services Director Christodoulos Pippis said. They will visit occupied zones to assess measures taken; their role is advisory to inform EU members, not an inspection. The team will brief Veterinary Services on Sunday and coordinate next steps with the European Commission. In free areas stakeholders were alerted; farmers urged to tighten biosecurity, disinfect vehicles and footwear and use certified feed. Cyprus remains FMD‑free without vaccination; spread occurs via live animals or contaminated feed.
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⚠️Yellow warning for storms and hail⚠️
Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and hail.
Validity: Sunday 11:00–20:00.
Expect intermittent to locally intense showers, thunder, gusty winds and the possibility of hail in affected areas.
Possible effects: reduced visibility, spray on roads, short flooding of low-lying streets, interruptions to outdoor events and brief power disturbances.
Advice: secure loose objects, avoid parking under trees, drive slowly, do not cross flooded roads and postpone non-essential outdoor plans.
Stay tuned for updates.
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🔥Fire in Dasaki Achnas: British Bases Police Probe Possible Arson
02:39 Friday — wooden exterior pergola of a premises in Dasaki Achnas, used as a food‑preparation area, caught fire. British Bases Police are investigating a possible arson. Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis said Larnaca stations responded with two fire engines to support the Bases’ fire unit, which sent one vehicle. The premises and contents suffered extensive damage; heat and smoke affected paint and external equipment. Firefighters used breathing apparatus, water hoses and ventilated the interior. Inquiry ongoing.
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⚡️🔌Crash in Paphos severs electricity pole
Collision at the intersection of Korytsas and Stasinou streets in Agios Theodoros parish, near the OPAP Municipal Park.
High-impact crash caused notable material damage and snapped an electricity company pole, triggering a power outage that affects the surrounding area.
Police units rushed to the scene and are investigating the circumstances of the collision.
Local residents express deep concern because of the proximity to the park where children play daily.
Calls for quick measures include installing speed bumps, better signage and improved lighting to reduce speed and enhance road safety.

👮Stabbing at Limassol café leaves man in serious condition
Limassol, Saturday evening — A 37-year-old man is in serious condition after a stabbing following a violent brawl on Independence Street. Witnesses say he was seated in a café around 19:00 when three people allegedly attacked him for reasons not yet known. A fight broke out and one person produced a knife, inflicting serious wounds. The victim was taken to a private clinic and is undergoing tests. Police have cordoned off the scene and continue questioning witnesses.
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