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In Protaras, divers decorated a Christmas tree at the bottom of the sea and performed Christmas melodies on triangles and flutes, creating a unique acoustic experience underwater.

Charred body found on roof; early clues to victim's identity
Old Nicosia, Evagorou Street — After midnight firefighters found a charred body on a building roof following a blaze. Neighbors had called crews to extinguish the fire. Initial reports point to a foreign woman who lived in a storage space on the roof. Police have several leads on identity; DNA tests expected to confirm. Investigations continue, all scenarios open as the fire destroyed most evidence. Possible cause: attempt to warm the space. Probes to continue tomorrow in the two‑storey building.
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🔍🚔Missing 86-year-old Philip
Report: 86-year-old Philip missing from his residence in Orunda, Nicosia district since Thursday, 25 December 2025. Last seen leaving his home. Appearance: about 1.60 m tall, normal build, white hair, brown eyes. Clothing at departure: black jacket and long black trousers. Family and authorities seek help. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nicosia CID (TAE) at 22-802222, the nearest police station or the Citizen Line at 1460.
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😱Explosion at mosque in Syria: 3 dead, 5 injured
Friday — Explosion tore through a mosque in an Alawite neighbourhood of Homs province. Local official reported three fatalities and five wounded, some in serious condition. State media say security forces have sealed the area and opened an inquiry. Local authorities indicate the blast may have been caused by a suicide attacker or by explosives placed inside the building. Investigators remain on site conducting searches and collecting evidence as the probe continues.
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🛬Holiday surge at Cyprus airports
Increased traffic at Larnaca and Paphos during festive period. On 26 Dec Larnaca: 65 international arrivals, 38 departures; Paphos: 14 arrivals, 13 departures. Passenger flow Jan–Nov 2025 already above totals for full 2024 — Larnaca 9,365,329 vs 8,661,354; Paphos 3,640,954 vs 3,633,990. Larnaca parking facing limited availability; 500 new spaces added, total about 3,500. Airport operator urges travelers to prebook parking online to secure a spot; booked customers will be accommodated.
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🎄Heavy traffic to Lefkara as crowds flock to Christmas Village
Police report increased vehicle flow on roads in the Lefkara municipality due to mass arrival of visitors at the festive Christmas Village. Drivers are asked to exercise extra caution, remain patient and comply with instructions from on‑duty police officers. Expect delays and slower movement on main access routes; traffic teams are directing vehicles and managing parking. Travelers advised to allow extra time and cooperate with controls to ease circulation.
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😱30-year-old arrested in Alethriko arson probe
Larnaca District Court issued a five-day detention order today for a 30-year-old resident of Larnaca to assist inquiries into incidents including vehicle arsons, an attempted arson and malicious damage. The man was arrested yesterday afternoon in connection with an attempted warehouse arson and fires started in plastic bins in a village of the Larnaca district. Witness statements link him to two vehicle arsons on 16 and 23 December; Kofinou police continue enquiries.
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🌧️Cyprus to end 2025 with rain and strong winds
Local rain and thunderstorms; temperature falls from Sunday and stays lower. Friday partly cloudy, isolated showers. Saturday similar — ~18°C inland, ~20°C coasts, ~8°C high ground; storms may bring hail; highest peaks snow or sleet. Winds NW–N moderate to strong, 4–5 Bf, gusts and windward areas up to 6 Bf; windy through Tuesday. Sunday mainly cloudy, isolated showers possible. Monday isolated showers/storms mainly west, then improving. From Tuesday night into Wednesday local rain and isolated storms begin in the west and spread; snow on high mountains.
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Three poachers and bird‑trapping gear found in Paphos and Larnaca
Anti‑Poaching Squad of MMAD on patrol in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos reported findings within 48 hours. On 24/12/2025 in Paphos three people were detected hunting in a prohibited area; each was issued an on‑the‑spot fine of €3,000. On 26/12/2025 a search of a field in Larnaca uncovered seven bird‑trapping nets and one bird‑call imitation device; items were seized. Investigations are ongoing and handled by Polis Chrysochous and Zygi police stations.
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🚘😱Increased traffic on routes to Fikardou
Police report increased vehicle flow on Kliros–Fikardou and Gourri–Fikardou roads due to large numbers visiting the Christmas Village in Fikardou. Motorists advised to drive with extra care and patience while passing through the area. Expect intermittent slow‑downs and localized congestion near the village entrance. Where feasible, choose alternative routes or allow extra travel time. Traffic officers are present and monitoring conditions to ease movement. File photo.
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🇪🇺Cyprus to mediate EU clash over green car rules
Cyprus gets six months from Jan 1 to chair the Council and broker talks on a contested EU car law. The Commission’s December package reverses parts of the 2035 internal‑combustion ban and proposes national targets for zero‑emission corporate fleets. Germany presses to soften rules; France insists no ICE‑only sales after 2035. Auto sector, 9% of EU GDP, seeks leniency amid layoffs and Chinese competition. Cyprus pledges to find a text acceptable to most states. Stakes are high.
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Cyprus to buy three firefighting aircraft
- Agriculture Ministry opens tender for 3 airtankers; one funded by Recovery and Resilience Plan.
- Goal: 10 owned firefighting planes in five years, option for 5 more.
- Surveillance upgrades: wireless data backbone, 4 pilot forest sensors, 5 drone systems.
- Next phase: Forestry, Fire Service, National Guard.
- Forestry to add 15 automatic detectors, risk‑forecasting and fire‑spread simulation tools, 3 mobile ops centres.
- TETRA system deployed for better interagency communications.
- By 2026 Forestry to receive 17 large fire trucks (6 t water): 12 via RRP, 5 national.
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