📎✏️Work-week returns to upper secondary schools
Education Ministry reintroduces work-week for second-year lyceum students after 12 years. Starts next month until April for about 6½ weeks, rolled by province. Each pupil spends three consecutive days at a workplace; on the other two days schools host visiting professionals — employers and market representatives — for practical briefings. Some 5,925 students expected from public and private schools. Work placements end at 13:35. Parents must secure placement and consent. Mobile phones banned in classrooms; ministry says this improves classroom climate. A few pupils were referred to psychologists for problematic phone use; specialists intervened.
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🦮Four dogs rescued from well and reservoir
Fire Service conducted two rescues today and last Wednesday. First: female dog "Neli" pulled from an approximately 25‑metre well in the Tersefano community. Second: three hunting dogs recovered from a reservoir in Astromeritis. After both operations crews carried out required measures to cover and secure the well. Owner of the three hunting dogs expressed deep gratitude for the swift response of the Morfou district firefighters, praised their kindness and willingness — three dogs saved, heartfelt thanks.
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🚨56-year-old Russian reported missing from Limassol residence
Police seek information on VLADISLAV BAUMGERTNER, 56, Russian, missing from his Limassol residence since 07/01/2026. He is described as about 1.90 m tall, slim build, with grey hair. When last seen he wore black short trousers and a black short-sleeved shirt. Anyone who saw him or who has information that could assist in locating him is asked to contact Limassol CID at 25-805057, the nearest police station, or the Citizens' Line at 1460. Investigation ongoing.
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🔥Vehicle Burns After Crash on Limassol-Nicosia Highway; Two Hospitalized
Early-morning collision near Sia exit: at 02:09 fire crews from Nicosia responded after two private cars collided and one caught fire. Occupants escaped before firefighters arrived. Two people from the first vehicle were taken by ambulance to Nicosia A&E; the occupant of the second car did not require treatment. The burning car suffered extensive damage. Fire was extinguished with water hoses. Two fire engines attended. Incident reported by Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis.
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🚨Immediate licence suspension for serious road offenders
Traffic Police to allow on‑the‑spot licence suspension from 2026. After 45 fatal collisions in 2025 and a rise in serious crashes, officers may revoke licences immediately for drivers judged highly dangerous. Driving under drugs confirmed as a trigger. Alcohol over the legal limit and other grave violations are under review. A standardised notice will be handed on site. Police to finalise offences list, coordinate with Road Transport for ministerial delegation to the Police Chief. Legal Service cleared the procedure; decree expected soon.
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📝Memory That Does Not Fade: 16 Years Since the Killing of Andis Hadjicostis
Jan 11, 2010 remains a bleak date in modern Cypriot history. The CEO of Dias Group and Sigma TV was shot dead outside his home. News spread instantly across Cyprus and abroad. Family grief turned into collective shock and outrage. Hadjicostis was husband, father, media figure and entrepreneur. Colleagues recall a charismatic leader, visionary and humane employer. Volunteer commando and patriot. Sixteen years on, his absence is still felt and his legacy endures.
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👮Two arrested for drugs in Larnaca and Limassol
Narcotics Unit (YKAN) arrested two people in Larnaca and Limassol for illegal possession.

Larnaca: ~12:00, 39-year-old motorcyclist collided with a car, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Search found 24 small bags of methamphetamine (~14.7 g). He was detained; drove without licence or safety certificate.

Limassol: Search at a 24-year-old's home found three bags of cocaine (~2.2 g), a precision scale and €1,875. Suspect detained. Inquiries continue.
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✅Helicopter search under way for missing Russian businessman in Limassol
Limassol — Police continue intensive searches for 56‑year‑old Russian businessman Vladislav Baumgertner, missing since 7 January. From morning a police helicopter joined ground teams, with support from Civil Defence, to scan wider areas. Authorities state Baumgertner was last seen leaving his residence wearing black shorts and a black short‑sleeved shirt. Police urge anyone with information to contact them immediately. Inquiries ongoing, operations active.
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📝Nikos Sykas Waives Parliamentary Immunity
DISY MP Nikos Sykas announced Saturday he voluntarily waives his parliamentary immunity so the investigation into alleged violence can proceed without delay. A Supreme Court hearing is set for Jan 12 after the Legal Service requested lifting immunity. A woman accused Sykas of assault abroad; she later withdrew the complaint but prosecutors say the state will pursue alleged gender‑based violence and investigators continue gathering evidence, including medical records. Party leader Annita Dimitriou urged the waiver and removed him from DISY’s candidate list. Sykas denies the allegation and calls for “the justice of truth.”
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🚨Municipality Mourns 31-Year-Old Stelios Geni
Mayor, council and staff of Ierokipia express deep shock at the untimely death of municipal employee Stelios Geni, 31, who died Saturday 10 January 2026. He is remembered as kind, upright and an exemplary colleague. Condolences to his parents and relatives.

Incident: Geni, from Geroskipou, went on a training trip with a 35‑year‑old friend and their hunting dogs. After dropping off the friend and the dogs he continued driving, lost control and the vehicle fell into a ravine. Fire service freed him; he was taken to the Emergency Department of Paphos General Hospital, where his death was confirmed.
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🏠Cyprus placed 68th in 2025 Global Peace Index
Cyprus ranks 68th of 163 with an overall score of 1.933, a mid-table position reflecting strong domestic calm and external pressures. No deaths from organised internal or external conflict; terrorism impact negligible; low homicide, violent crime and political unrest. Main drag on ranking is a very high share of refugees and internally displaced people. Militarisation is mixed: above-average defence spending and personnel per capita but minimal heavy weapons and a limited UN peacekeeping role. Cyprus sits below Greece (45th) yet ahead of several neighbouring states.
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👮Wanted in Nicosia: 47-year-old Iranian sought
Authorities seek a 47-year-old Iranian resident of Cyprus to assist inquiries into an ongoing case. Charges under investigation: (1) conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor; (2) obstruction of judges and interference with judicial proceedings. Alleged incidents occurred on 09/01/2026 in the Nicosia district. Photograph released. Anyone with information that may help locate him should contact Nicosia CID (TAE) at 22-802222, the nearest police station, or the Citizen Line at 1460.
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❄️Yellow warning: Strong storms and mountain snow
Meteorological Department issues yellow warning, in force tonight 21:00 until tomorrow night. Intervals of rain and isolated strong thunderstorms, mainly along coasts; hail possible in storms. Snow expected in highest mountains, locally heavy. Winds mainly southwest, moderate to strong with gusts reaching very strong; sea rough to very rough. Tonight worsening from west with showers and isolated storms. Tomorrow and Tuesday: cloudy with intermittent rain, isolated storms and mountain snow. Improvement Wednesday; partial clouds Thursday with isolated showers and possible sleet or snow on highest Troodos peaks.
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Iranians in Limassol Rally, Urge International Intervention
Dozens of Iranians living in Limassol gathered at the Molos amphitheatre and nearby reclaimed seafront at 2:00 PM to protest developments in their homeland. Holding banners and chanting, they voiced support for nationwide anti-government demonstrations and demanded freedom and democracy. Participants denounced use of force against protesters and described the regime as a dictatorship preventing their return. Several said they fear for relatives who remain in Iran and urged the international community to press for intervention to restore rights.
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👮Two detained in Nicosia after driving stolen vehicles
Nicosia — Two men, 32 and 31, remanded eight days by district court after arrests in probe of a cash theft from a kiosk on Dec. 24. TAE Nicosia officers first spotted the suspects driving cars reported stolen in December. On Jan. 9 a vehicle stolen Dec. 18–19 was stopped and the 32‑year‑old arrested for unlawful possession. The next day a car stolen Dec. 20–21 was stopped; the 31‑year‑old driver detained, burglary tools and a small amount of cannabis found; a 23‑year‑old passenger charged for possession of tools and later released. Case handled by Pera Chorio Nisou police.
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🚨☔️Heavy downpours on Nicosia–Limassol motorway
Heavy downpours affect the Nicosia–Limassol motorway at Kornos and Kofinou. Water is accumulating on the carriageway and visibility is severely reduced in places. Motorists are asked to exercise increased caution. Reduce speed, keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and use dipped headlights. Avoid sudden braking and overtaking where standing water is present. Expect possible delays and slippery surfaces; allow extra time for journeys. If encountering deep water, turn back or seek an alternative route when safe to do so.
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😨Cyprus handball team protests after bus overturn in Estonia
Cyprus delegation calls incident "attempted manslaughter by negligence", legal steps announced. Both teams travelled to Tallinn; Estonian side was told not to continue due to severe weather, Cyprus team says it received only warning of low temperatures and no travel cancellation. Host federation bears transport responsibility under European Handball rules, says Cyprus federation president. Bus overturned, players treated for injuries and shock. Return to Cyprus set for tomorrow. Medical teams mobilised; recovery may take about one month. Decision on qualification to be taken jointly by Cyprus, European and Estonian federations.
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🤝Cyprus–US: Defense cooperation deepens
- Cyprus and United States advance defence ties, targeting new infrastructure and upgrades.
- Four priorities: defence infrastructure, equipment, military training, joint cooperation programme.
- Infrastructure focus: upgrade Paphos air base for Cyprus Air Force and possible EU/NATO use; Mari naval base and helipad; multipurpose facility at Larnaca training centre.
- DSCA delegation visited for FMS and EDA briefings.
- US funding supported assessments and construction at Andreas Papandreou base, Larnaca and Florakis naval base.
- Investments to enable exercises, evacuations, crisis response and support national plans.
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