☀️Strong solar storm strikes Earth; auroras may be visible in Cyprus
- Storm is S4, strongest in 20 years and the most powerful since 2003.
- Solar particles disrupted Earth’s magnetic field, affecting aviation, telecoms, electrical grids, satellites and astronauts.
- Nicosia conference produced a protocol to coordinate protection and use AI for earlier forecasts.
- The solar ejection reached Earth in about 25 hours instead of the usual 2–3 days.
- Unusually southerly aurora were recorded; photographers on Cyprus mountains may capture colors the eye can miss.
- Event is not linked to weather or climate.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

🏝🌊Larnaca: Major tourism and housing boom in Oroklini, Livadia, Pyla
EOA Larnaca president Angelos Hatzicharalambous reports sharp residential and tourist growth in Oroklini, Livadia and Pyla; permit applications this year are over double last year. EOA reinforced teams to handle increased flow. Applications cover hotels, homes, office complexes, plot divisions and conversions of old buildings to tourist units. Anticipated projects include small hospitals, medical centres, schools and universities. Proposal to expand residential zones expected to reach planning council in 2026. Coastal road phase 3 near completion; sewage study underway and a €3m tender for Oroklini water network planned.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

💳Joker: Numbers for €13,500,000
Tuesday night, January 20 — the Joker draw took place. The top prize on offer stood at least €13,500,000. The five main numbers drawn: 27, 45, 7, 32, 2. The Joker number is 9. Results have been confirmed by lottery authorities and are available through official announcements and outlets. Ticket holders should check their plays and retain physical or digital tickets intact. Prize validation and payment follow official procedures and deadlines; winners must present valid ID and ticket. Brief update; good luck to players.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

📲Wolt rolls out revamped app in Cyprus
Jan 15 rollout. One-tap Search & Browse button to explore restaurants, shops and services. Universal Search returns personalized cross-category results in one view. Product-first browsing lets users compare items across stores without switching categories. Redesigned UI with vibrant colors, cleaner navigation and faster performance. App covers everyday needs from food and groceries to pharmacies, beauty and electronics. Over 20% of orders now come from non-food categories. Local businesses gain visibility; delivery partners get new earning opportunities. Julia Niemann says the upgrade simplifies everyday shopping and supports local stores.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

🔥Fire at Meniko farm destroys over 1,000 newborn lambs and kids
Fire broke out around 19:00 yesterday at a goat‑sheep farm in Meniko. Police report more than 1,000 newborn animals lost. Firefighters and police attended the scene; crews worked through the night. No human injuries reported. Neighbors and farm staff assisted emergency services. Investigations into the cause continue today; company records and veterinary inspections will be reviewed. Local authorities coordinate cleanup and welfare checks for surviving livestock. Further updates expected as inquiries proceed.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

⛰️Mountain roads hazardous after rockfalls and frost
: Rockfalls reported in Troodos on Pedoula–Kykkos–Kambos, Kykkos–Tsakkistra, Kambos–Orkonda–Kato Pyrgos. At about 06:30 frost formed on Prodromou–Lemythou, Prodromou–Platres, Kakopetria–Pinewood–Pedoula and Kakopetria–Karvouna; surfaces are slippery. Police ask road users to exercise extra caution, respect the traffic code and road signs, reduce speed, keep safe distance and avoid risky maneuvers. Expect delays and possible lane restrictions; emergency teams ready.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

🔪Knifepoint robbery at rural mobile home
— Around 17:30 yesterday an unknown man knocked on the door of a prefabricated dwelling in a rural area and was admitted by the occupants.
— He pushed them, brandished a knife and seized a sum of money and two mobile phones before leaving.
— The occupants, aged 73 and 66, were not physically injured; they went as a precaution to Larnaca General Hospital, were examined and released.
— The phones were later recovered near the house.
— Aradippou Police Station is investigating.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

⚡️Dust and Intense Weather Near
Weak high now, weak low arrives tomorrow; thin dust at times. Tonight: cloud with mid/high layers, isolated showers; snow or sleet possible on highest Troodos peaks. NE–E winds moderate to strong (4–5 Bft), coasts locally 5–6; sea rough to very rough. Temps fall to ~7°C inland, ~13°C coast, ~2°C mountains with local frost.

Tomorrow: cloudy, local rain and isolated thunder; mountain snow possible; winds may reach 6–7 Bft. Night: showers and isolated storms. Fri–Sun: intermittent showers, mountain snow, improvement Saturday PM; temperatures rise toward seasonal averages. Chionistra snow depth: 21 cm.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

🤯Cocaine hidden in board game parcels intercepted en route to Cyprus
ATHENS — Greek narcotics unit intercepted two parcels at Athens International Airport after postal intelligence flagged unusual activity. Shipments declared as board games were bound for recipients in Cyprus. Inspection found two nylon-wrapped packets of cocaine, total gross weight just over 2.1 kg. Authorities authorised a controlled delivery and coordinated with Cypriot police. Operation concluded in Limassol on Jan 20 with arrest of a 28-year-old man. Investigation ongoing.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺

😳Nicosia: 69-year-old arrested over large stash of illicit tobacco products
Crime Prevention Unit of Nicosia acted on a tip. Search of house and adjacent premises carried out today in presence of the 69-year-old owner. Seized: 124 boxes of heated tobacco sticks, 1,128 boxes of cigarettes of various brands, 3,675 grams of rolling tobacco. Suspect arrested for an on-the-spot offence and taken with the exhibits to Nicosia Customs offices for further inquiry. He is due to appear tomorrow before Nicosia District Court for custody proceedings.
➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿**
**👉FOLLOW CYPRUS NEWS 🇨🇾🇬🇧**
**👉CYPRUS NEWS IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺