🚨Night double burglary in Ayia Napa and Paralimni
At 04:00 three masked men hit a jewellery shop in central Ayia Napa. They forced the security shutters, smashed the shopfront glass and in 2 minutes 40 seconds stole diamonds and other pieces valued at over €1 million. Footage shows them fleeing by car; police are searching for the vehicle. The 48‑year‑old owner reported the store's security activation and officers are examining footage to identify the suspects.

Earlier the same night burglars entered a Paralimni home via the garage without forcing doors and stole €100,000 while the owners were abroad. Investigations ongoing; no arrests yet.
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Geadis urges EP resolution on buffer zone incidents
MEP Geadis (ECR) raised threats against Greek‑Cypriot farmers in the UN buffer zone at the opening of the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg and requested a condemnation resolution for February. He cited Deneia — heavily armed Turkish soldiers attacked farmers claiming a new border; Mammari — soldiers and occupation authorities hurled stones; Avlona — forces entered the buffer zone. He said the UN office in Cyprus had assured such acts would not recur, yet similar events occurred three days ago. He called for immediate EP reaction and cross‑group support, saying Cyprus "is not for sale."
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🎤Anastasiades Delays Putin and Xi for Siesta
Anchor: Ex-president Nicos Anastasiades told Alpha TV he cancelled scheduled meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping because they coincided with his afternoon siesta.
Anastasiades: 'I wake at 4:20am; the siesta is sacred.'
At a China summit linked to the Silk Road he ordered no meetings before 4pm. An ambassador first reported Xi at 3:15pm and Putin at 4:15pm; Anastasiades refused. Later both were moved to 4:15pm and 5:15pm and the meetings took place. The anecdote drew amusement and criticism.
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👮Peyia Killing: Court Details of Fatal Night
Four more arrests in Peyia probe — suspects 34, 31, 25, 28. Charges: conspiracy, knife‑carrying, malicious damage, weapons offences. They will be charged in writing and released on summons. A 29‑year‑old is held eight days, accused of premeditated murder, serious bodily harm and stabbing. New warrants issued after witness testimony. Victim, 41‑year‑old Bulgarian, arrived at hospital with a knife in right abdomen and died hours later. Incident linked to personal disputes after social‑media posts. The 29‑year‑old admitted the stabbing but denied intent to kill. Court found reasonable suspicion. Autopsy: death from internal bleeding by a penetrating cutting weapon.
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🦩Larnaca: Flamingos hold "weather meeting" at salt lake
Pink flashes returned to Larnaca salt lake as flamingos staged a brief 'weather meeting' at the weekend. Locals spotted groups in shallow water — pairs and trios preening, necks curled like a gossip circle. The birds are regular winter visitors from Eastern Europe and Africa, arriving November–December and staying until spring to feed in nutrient-rich shallows. Their return underlines the role of Cyprus wetlands on the East African–West Asian migration route. Sightings offered locals a bright, cheerful coastal moment.
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🚬Larnaca airport: 210 cartons of cigarettes seized
Customs report three passengers bound for the UK delayed Monday after targeted checks of their hold luggage; officers found 210 cartons, 70 in each suitcase; boxes bore no Greek or Turkish health warnings, indicating duty-free stock not meant for bulk carriage; the three were arrested for flagrant offences, luggage and contents confiscated; they were later released after an out-of-court settlement totalling €4,200 (€1,600 each); customs said similar attempts will be treated seriously and gave no further details.
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📖Paphos probe after mother accuses primary teacher of pushing pupil
Ministry of Education appointed an investigating officer after a mother complained that a first-grade pupil was pushed and tripped on 15 January at a Paphos district primary school. According to the complaint, the pupil hit a classmate's desk, fell and was injured; the teacher allegedly prevented him from washing and receiving first aid and made him remain by the board while classmates informed school management. The mother reported the case to Police and the Education Ministry; other parents have reportedly raised concerns. The teacher remains on duty; some parents demand immediate removal. Inquiry continues.
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📖Strovolos Municipality: openings for school crossing guards 2025–26
Strovolos Municipality invites applications for school crossing guard posts, school year 2025–2026. Requirements: clean criminal record; medical certificate; no convictions under law on sexual offences against children; adequate spoken Greek. Applicants: oral interview; selected to submit documents, complete Police training, sign self‑employed contract and pay own social insurance. Hours Mon–Fri (school holidays excluded) 07:00–08:00 and 13:00–13:30. Pay €15 per school day. Hand in application form at Citizen Service Office, Strovolou 100, by Fri 20 Feb 2026, 13:00. Info 22470371.
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🏠nest by bbf: contemporary homes in Germasogeia
bbf: unveils nest, a compact residential project in Germasogeia, Limassol. 1–3 bedroom apartments targeted at owner-occupiers and the rental market. Clean architectural lines, efficient layouts and covered verandas; selected units offer city and sea views. Situated in a calm, low-density neighbourhood with quick access to Kolonakiou Avenue, the highway, schools, shops and the coast. Amenities include pool, gym, sauna, co‑working and children’s areas, plus private parking and storage. Positioned as a blend of lifestyle quality and long‑term investment resilience amid limited comparable supply.
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💻Fake UK visa website targets Cyprus applicants
Police report: complaint filed 20/01 by citizen applying for UK entry permission. Authorities say a counterfeit website mimics the official UK visa application page and invites submissions. Applicants provide personal and banking data; fraudsters use the details to withdraw money from victims' accounts. Police urge caution: before disclosing information verify the identity of people or organisations and contact them only through official, publicly announced communication channels.
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😑Deepfakes Pose Risk to Europe; Child Protection Tools Under Trial
Strasbourg — MEPs debated tackling deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media. Cyprus Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation Nikodimos Damianou said EU and Cyprus back technical safeguards. Seven countries joined a pilot age‑verification system to let platforms securely obtain state‑confirmed ages instead of self‑declaration. Cyprus chose 14 as national threshold; parental consent required below that under GDPR. Digital Services Act sets platform obligations; fines have begun. Council review ongoing; unified mechanism could run in 2026.
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🇪🇺Cyprus Presidency at EP: EU integration requires end of occupation
President Nikos Christodoulides told MEPs EU integration requires ending occupation and reunifying Cyprus under UN resolutions as a bizonal bicommunal federation aligned with EU law. Cyprus stays EU member after a settlement; a Commission representative was appointed. Migration arrivals down >80%, returns up >60%; priority to implement Migration and Asylum Pact. Schengen technical checks complete, final report pending. Cyprus promoted EU ties with Middle East; MFF must match priorities. Commissioner Tzitzikostas pledged Commission support.
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🚯♻️Illegal dumps in Paphos — Ecologists ask President to visit
Uncontrolled dumps near Agia Varvara, Paphos, threaten public health. A Green Point operates nearby. Andreas Evlavis, Ecologists' official for Limassol‑Paphos, called the sites "the work of thousands of irresponsible citizens" and blamed state failure to find and punish offenders. He says at least five illegal dumps exist where people discard dead animals, furniture and appliances. The problem worsened in the last six months; the area was cleaned once after media exposure. Evlavis invited President Christodoulides to tour the sites and asked the state to apologise for mishandling citizens' quality of life and health.
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🥶Mountains at −3°C — rain and storms from Thursday
Cold air mass over the area. Tonight: mainly high clouds, NE winds 3–4 Bf, sea slight to a bit rough. Temps: inland 2°C, coasts ~5°C, high mountains −3°C; frost in uplands and locally inland.

Tomorrow: mostly cloudy, NE–E winds 4–5 Bf, locally 5–6 Bf in afternoon; sea slight to rough. Temps: inland 12°C, coasts ~15°C, high mountains 3°C with local frost. Tomorrow night isolated showers.

Thu–Fri: local rain, possible thunderstorms. Sat: intervals of cloud, local rain and isolated storms. Sparse dust from Thu. Temps rise to near seasonal by Fri, little change Sat.
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📝Lefkara mayor says he will act over Turkish‑Cypriot properties
Mayor S. Sophocleous to Committee: If issue not solved, I will act — legally or otherwise; I have written Interior since 2017. Claims 105 TC properties abandoned since 1963, many listed and collapsing. Alleges illegal holders demanded €20,000 and €15,000; opened a house for a pregnant woman and changed locks to house people.

Custodian E. Karekla: 88 properties under management — 59 homes, 11 commercial, 18 vacant; 22 breaches in homes, 4 in shops; 70 in use. Visual checks and recoveries underway; publication of available properties planned for April.

MPs call for faster cooperation, cleanup, legal enforcement and funding.
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🇪🇺Eurostat: Cyprus 4th in EU for cars per capita, 2nd for air passengers
2024 data — Cyprus ranks 4th in the EU with 661 passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (EU average 578). Cyprus is 2nd in air passengers with 12.5 passengers per inhabitant, after Malta (15.6); EU average 2.3. Nearly all vehicle‑km in Cyprus are domestic (97.5%). Transport sector in EU employed 6.3 million people (3.1% of total); Cyprus shows low transport employment specialization (1.7%). Southern tourist states record higher air travel rates.
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🥶😱Record snowfall buries Kamchatka in metre-high drifts
Kamchatka Peninsula - Extraordinary winter storm dumps record snow, heaviest in about 60 years. Weather stations report parts of the peninsula received over two metres in the first half of January after roughly 3.7 metres in December. In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky multi-metre banks have sealed building entrances and buried parked cars. Footage shows vehicles nearly invisible and off-road trucks stalled. Residents dig narrow corridors to reach doors; streets boxed in by walls of snow up to traffic lights. Some climb and play on the drifts; others face immobilised cars and major disruption to daily life.
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❤️Two seven‑month‑olds receive cochlear implants in Nicosia
Nicosia General Hospital’s Center for Cochlear and Other Auditory Implants completed successful cochlear implant operations on two seven‑month‑old babies. The interventions follow international practice of earlier implantation to improve chances for natural speech and language development by providing auditory input in the critical first months of life. A multidisciplinary team — ENT surgeons, anesthesiologists, audiologists, pediatricians, genetic specialists and experienced nursing staff — managed diagnosis, surgery and postoperative care. Authorities credit sustained investment in equipment, training and teamwork for the safe outcomes.
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🩺Thirteen dead from flu in Cyprus; six deaths in three days, K subvariant prevailing
Thirteen people have died of influenza in the past 2½ months in Cyprus. The latest victim was a 54‑year‑old man who died yesterday in a private hospital. Most cases had comorbidities; one was 64, the others over 80. Final cause of death will be determined via WHO procedures. Six deaths recorded in recent days, five over the weekend. Hospital pressure remains manageable despite increased admissions. The K subvariant underlies most positives. More than 75% of elderly and vulnerable vaccinated; over 145,000 of 160,000 doses used. Blood donations have dropped; authorities urge eligible donors to assist.
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