💦Nicosia Water Outage — Affected Areas
Water supply interrupted in parts of Nicosia due to a network fault. Affected municipalities and streets include Strovolos, Aglantzia and Lakatamia, with households, shops and services potentially impacted. Users are advised to store water and limit use to essential needs until supply is restored. Repair crews are working on the fault; no restoration time confirmed yet. Expect further updates from local authorities. Contact building management or municipal hotlines for local instructions and restoration estimates.
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💻Authentic footage or AI? Early Fact Check Cyprus analysis
Fact Check Cyprus examined a video leaked Jan 8, 2026 via account Emily Thompson on platform X. The clip, widely shared, shows conversations involving the Presidential Office director, a former energy minister and a major construction CEO and prompted debate over 2023 campaign funding. Technical analysis using AI and deepfake detection tools found no convincing signs of manipulation. Reverse search showed no prior instances. Account identity unverified; raw footage unavailable, so montage or out-of-context editing cannot be excluded.
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🚓Police sweep: arrests for domestic violence and traffic offenses
Police continued targeted night operations with reinforced presence at key urban points to prevent serious crime and protect citizens. Three arrests: one in Paphos under a warrant in a domestic violence probe; one in Limassol under a warrant for failure to appear in court; one in Nicosia detained on the spot for speeding. Officers stopped 278 vehicles, checked 346 occupants and inspected 21 premises. Traffic checks produced 113 citations and four ongoing traffic investigations. Operations are part of a broad, sustained preventive plan across all districts.
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❄️Paphos local authority on standby as severe weather hits
PAPHOS — EOA Paphos remains on heightened readiness after several days of severe weather. President Charalambos Pittikopitis says emergency crews are organized and patrolling to respond quickly to potential flooding. High‑risk spots and vulnerable areas are inspected continuously to ensure drains and grates stay clear. Teams work across municipalities and the communities of Emba and Chloraka in coordination with local authorities. No incidents or damage reported so far. Hermes Airports confirms winds have not affected Paphos flights.
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Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power in France and Britain
Storm Gorette batters northern Europe — strong winds and snow cause widespread disruption. France: about 380,000 households without power, mainly Normandy and Brittany, network operator says. Overnight gusts of 150 km/h recorded in Manche and 213 km/h at Barfleur; SNCF suspends Paris–Normandy trains. Britain: 57,000–65,000 homes cut, chiefly in Cornwall, after a week of very low temperatures and fresh snow. Hundreds of schools closed in Scotland and parts of central England. Rail firms urge people not to travel; some services halted. Met Office issues red-level warning for severe winds across the Scilly Isles and much of Cornwall, affecting roughly half a million people; very large waves could make coastal areas hazardous.
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🔥Arson suspected in scattered fires near Paphos, Forestry Department says
Scattered fires broke out Thursday around 18:00 in the Archimandrita area, burning wild vegetation. Forestry Director Savvas Iezekiil says the blazes appear to be deliberate. Very high humidity, southerly winds with heavy cloud and rain around 19:30 prevented escalation. Only dry grass was consumed; no properties damaged or threatened. The site lay outside Forestry’s usual remit and was hard to access, so Forestry crews handled suppression. Five separate ignition points were found; director condemns the irresponsible human actions.
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📽️Lakkotrypis to hand invoices to TAE over contested video
Former Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis will visit TAE Headquarters today or tomorrow to submit invoices and documents linked to a video on platform X showing him with alleged investors and referring to illicit campaign financing. Police spokesman Vyronos says a full probe is under way; TAE cooperates with Cybercrime and Forensics. Lakkotrypis reportedly holds consulting contracts and receipts to aid inquiries. Government calls the video manipulated and a hybrid threat. Probe is at an early stage; no identification yet for account "Emily Thompson"; protections in place for those targeted; formal update after official deposition.
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🤍Troodos peak: roads hazardous after snowfall and dense fog
Snowfall and dense fog at Troodos summit make all roads in the area slippery and hazardous. The road from Troodos square to the Olympus summit is open only to vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains or with four-wheel drive. Drivers should proceed with caution: reduce speed, keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead, and use low-beam headlights. Prepare for changing conditions and possible temporary delays. Local authorities ask drivers to check equipment before travel.
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🌾Cypriot farmers: dam water diverted to golf courses, farms cut off
Farmers' union EKA says dams keep supplying water to golf courses and tourist resorts, mainly in Paphos, while water from government projects to farmers is cut. EKA warns lost incomes push farmers toward ruin and will shrink Cypriot produce. The union urges the government and the Agriculture Minister to convene the Advisory Committee on Agriculture to find alternatives. Farmers are in despair and consumers will pay the final cost. EKA warns that when a partially occupied country fails to secure food self‑sufficiency, national security is at risk.
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📝Justice Ministry issues guidelines for serving court documents abroad
Ministry of Justice publishes procedures and fees for serving and notifying judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil and commercial cases abroad.
EU: Regulation (EU) 2020/1784 applies; processing is electronic via the Ministry upon submission of required PDF files.
Hague Convention countries: process in hard copy via the Ministry; documents sent by post.
Bilateral agreements (e.g. Russia, Ukraine): process begins at the competent District Court and is forwarded via the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs.
A flat service fee of €7 applies to all cases. From 31/12/2025 the fee must be paid only by bank transfer and proof of payment must be attached to submitted documents.
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🧡Amazon eyes Cyprus for satellite internet pilot
Team due next week to explore trial. Officials say US investment tour opened talks with Amazon, Google, Nvidia, OpenAI, Tenstorrent and Plug and Play. Nvidia to install supercomputer by June 2026 to boost research and emergency response. "Cloud First" contest to pick partner for g‑cloud by month end. Tenstorrent opened Limassol office, plans 15 hires by 2027. Google to roll out Experience AI in schools. OpenAI in talks to pilot ChatGPT‑5 Education with 5,000 vocational students (€500,000). Plug and Play to run a three‑year accelerator from 2026 for 60 startups. More investment trips planned to US, India and UAE.
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🚕Larnaca taxi drivers launch work stoppage
Larnaca taxi drivers announce a four-hour stop on Tuesday 13 January, 07:00–11:00. If no urgent measures follow, a 24-hour strike will start 20 January and an indefinite strike will begin 28 January. Drivers say patience exhausted; meetings with the Licensing Authority and Road Transport Department produced no concrete action. They point to uncontrolled ride‑hailing app activity at Larnaca Airport. Demands: immediate full cut of app signals at the airport except for operators licensed for the area, and strict, universal enforcement of taxi home‑base rules. Drivers call for rule enforcement and warn culpability for those who knew and did not act.
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🔞Recall: Durex Feel Thin condoms found in Cyprus
Health Ministry informs public: Competent Authority found counterfeit medical device on Cyprus market.
Product: Durex Feel Thin (male condoms).
Batch: 1001822485. Use-by: 06/2029.
Product fails safety and quality rules; use may pose public health risk.
Consumers with this batch must not use it and should return it to the point of purchase immediately.
Investigations continue with relevant authorities to secure public health and remove the product from the market.
If other related items are detected, a further announcement will follow.
Photos provided for easy identification.
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🇪🇺EU backs Mercosur trade deal after 25 years
Qualified majority of EU governments backed an EU-Mercosur pact with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, covering about 700 million people. France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and Hungary opposed; Belgium abstained; Italy switched to yes. Cyprus could gain from lower tariffs on wine, halloumi-style cheese and shipping, but small farmers worry about cheaper South American beef and poultry. EU ambassadors approved safeguard clauses and billions in farm aid. Capitals may object until Friday; deal still needs European and national ratifications; von der Leyen expected to sign next week if cleared. Talks began 25 years ago.
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🌨️Police patrols in snowy Troodos
Police units mobilized on Troodos mountain after heavy snowfall since early morning. Video shot from a patrol vehicle in the village square shows snow‑covered roads, reduced visibility and snowploughs working to clear the road network. Crews coordinate with municipal teams to keep main routes passable; police remain on duty throughout the day. No major incidents reported so far in the Troodos area. Public advised to avoid nonessential travel, use winter equipment and allow extra time. Local services monitor conditions and will update if the situation changes.
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🇨🇾❄️ Troodos officially enters winter mode: the peaks covered by the first serious snowfall
On January 9, 2026, the Troodos mountain range was fully covered in snow. After recent snowfall, the summit is now under a thick white blanket — marking the first truly winter-like conditions of the season.

Meteorologists say weather conditions in the mountains are suitable for trips and walks this coming weekend. Authorities advise drivers to take mountain conditions into account and use snow chains if necessary.
For snow lovers and winter scenery fans, now is the perfect time to plan a visit.
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