😨4-year-old dies after severe 🦠Influenza A complications
Child initially admitted to Limassol General Hospital after rapid deterioration; transferred to Makarios Hospital for specialist care.
Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit intubated and in critical condition; doctors provided continuous intensive treatment.
Despite efforts, child died earlier in the day; treating physicians determined cause of death was multi‑organ failure due to Influenza A.
Organization spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou confirmed the death.
Authorities note seasonal influenza can be severe in young children and vulnerable groups and advise prompt medical attention for serious symptoms.
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📝Cyprus, Bahrain chambers sign MoU at business forum
Manama, 26 Jan 2026 — Bahrain–Cyprus Business Forum co‑organized by Cyprus Chamber and Bahrain Chamber opened with addresses by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, Bahrain Trade Minister Abdulla Adel Fakhro and chamber leaders. MoU between the two chambers signed to deepen economic and business ties and plan a Bahraini delegation visit to Cyprus in 2026. Speakers highlighted common features: island economies, services, tourism, technology. Presentations showcased investment opportunities; Cypriot firms presented fintech, energy, agri‑food, construction and maritime. Event ended with targeted B2B meetings and the opening of the Cyprus embassy in Bahrain.
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📲Parliament proposes social media course in schools
Parliament: bill to add digital citizenship and social media use lessons to public and private schools.
Tsiridou (DISY): mandatory student training to prevent online harassment, bullying, illegal recording and misuse of audiovisual material.
Debate includes tougher age-access rules for children.
Europe: Australia banned access under 16; Denmark close to ban; Greece, Spain, Italy, Germany considering measures.
France: President Macron announced ban for under 15 and mobile phones banned in schools from next year.
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📋Immediate transfer ordered for Athalassa Hospital patients
Health Minister orders immediate relocation of about 70 patients after a structural study judged some Athalassa Hospital buildings unfit. Some patients will move to secure areas within the hospital; others to alternative facilities. Ministers approve launch of Phase II construction to provide a permanent solution to chronic building defects. OKYpY spokesman: relocations start today; patient and staff safety remains priority. Nursing union says wards renovated in 2017 lacked a structural study and calls for thorough checks. New buildings expected to cover all needs.
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💶Multi‑million projects in Dromolaxia–Meneou
Mayor Kypros Andronikou reports multiple million‑euro projects underway or planned. Meneou: Multipurpose Centre under construction, ~€3M EU, for events and youth programs. Dromolaxia: municipal library reopened with new seminar hall; Sports Park pending permit with futsal pitch, walking lanes, outdoor gym, ~€700k. Photovoltaic upgrades planned for all municipal fields. Old Prodromos church declared archaeological monument; technical study ongoing. Kiti: old council building renovated for culture, courts upgraded, Tremythos Linear Park planned. Pervolia: Belogiannis seaside park and promenade Phase B. Tersefanou: offices renovated, multipurpose hall active; padel and futsal courts ready, urban renewal awaits sewer works.
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🏠Interior Ministry begins recovery of Turkish Cypriot properties
Ministry launches evictions and tighter controls. Checks of 4,032 commercial/open-space leases found 512 breaches; 146 complied after notices, 280 contracts terminated, 66 premises recovered, legal action for remaining. Seventy-eight municipal/community contracts breached: municipalities — 5 terminations, 13 warnings; community councils — 3 terminations, 32 warnings. Residential checks of 91 units found 31 breaches; 6 recoveries, measures for 3 more. Irregularities in Mackenzie area. Phased rent increases planned under new law with measurable leasing criteria.
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🟡 Yellow Weather Warning: Hail and Strong Winds Expected in Cyprus

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow weather warning due to expected hail across the island.

The warning is in effect from today at 18:00 until the morning of 28 January, 08:00.

Meteorologists say the deterioration in weather conditions is caused by a low-pressure system, bringing strong gusty winds and heavy rain.

The Traffic Police urge drivers to be especially cautious: in case of heavy hail and poor visibility, it is recommended to switch on hazard lights, carefully move to the left, and stop until the weather improves.
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🇨🇾 Why the Same Things Have Been Annoying People in Cyprus for Decades

Ask residents what’s hardest about life in Cyprus, and the answers barely change over the years: heat, cold homes in winter, roads, bureaucracy, and prices. That consistency isn’t random — each issue has deep roots.

☀️ Heat and humidity
For centuries Cyprus lived without air conditioning. Until the 1980s, people relied on thick stone houses, shutters, and siestas. Cities expanded fast, the climate didn’t change — hence the endless summer struggle.

❄️ Winter without heating
Cyprus was long seen as a “warm island,” so central heating was never standard. Even after the British era and EU membership, it never became the norm — everyone heats their home their own way.

🚗 Roads and driving culture
Left-hand traffic is a legacy of British rule (1878–1960).
The “drive as it suits you” attitude comes from a village culture that didn’t fully disappear as cities grew.

🏛 Bureaucracy
The administrative system is a mix of British law, Greek logic, and local habits. Paperwork, stamps, and in-person visits were normal for decades; digital services arrived only recently.

💸 Prices
After joining the EU (2004) and adopting the euro (2008), Cyprus became more expensive, while wages rose more slowly. Being an island also adds a cost to almost everything.

😌 And yet…
People stay. Because Cyprus isn’t just inconveniences — it’s the climate, the sea, safety, and a slower rhythm of life that either irritates you… or makes you fall in love forever.
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😳Carried 15 kg tobacco from occupied areas destined for UK
District Court of Nicosia ordered two‑day detention to assist investigations by the Customs Investigations Unit. Customs officers at the Ledra pedestrian crossing yesterday stopped a person carrying two suitcases. The bags contained only packets of rolling tobacco, total weight 15 kg, without health warnings in Greek or Turkish — a sign of untaxed goods. The suspect was arrested for immediate offences, luggage confiscated. The court remanded him for 48 hours.
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⛰ Snowy Troodos and Cyprus’ Unhealed Wound — the Morphou Bay
Today the Troodos mountains are covered in snow, looking calm, powerful, and almost timeless. A rare winter beauty that reminds many why this range is called the heart of Cyprus.

But beyond this silence and white landscape lies Morphou Bay — an area that has remained under occupation since 1974.

For many Cypriots, Morphou is not just a place on the map. It is a lost hometown, family roots, memories, and lives left behind on the other side of the dividing line.

Moments like this make the contrast especially sharp: untouched natural beauty on one side, and a historical wound that has never fully healed on the other.

Nature moves on. History still hurts.
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📝Cyprus Presidency: 4+2 priorities in Education, Youth and Sport
Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou presented Cyprus’ EU Presidency priorities in Education, Youth and Sport.

Education — student‑centred, resilient, aligned with the European Education Area. Key deliverable: Council Conclusions on Teachers and AI, Education Council 11 May 2026.

Youth — aligned with EU Youth Strategy, focus on Goal 1 'connect EU with young people'; two Resolutions; EU Youth Conference in Nicosia 17–20 March 2026, closing the 11th Youth Dialogue.

Sport — promote social cohesion, health and sustainable development; two core priorities and a Mediterranean dimension.

Rich calendar of events with active school participation; Presidency seeks to shape EU policy in these fields.
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🇪🇺Police Leave MEPA Disappointed
MEPA meeting Tue 27 Jan 2026 to discuss Police Chief's unilateral change of duty hours. Chaired by the Justice Ministry general director. Present: Finance Ministry general director, Police Chief, department director, MEPA president, and a SAK delegation led by its president with PASYDY's general secretary. The meeting was brief. Hosts said a court hearing on suspension of the decision, set for 4 Feb 2026, prevents substantive discussion. SAK expressed disappointment, requested an urgent follow‑up meeting after 4 Feb and will monitor developments.
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⚠️ Why the word “confiscation” still scares people in Cyprus
For Cypriots, confiscation is not just a legal term. It is a deeply emotional word, tied to collective trauma and lived experience.

The first wound goes back to 1974. After the division of the island, tens of thousands of families lost their homes and land in the north. Property was left behind, without compensation and without the right to return. For many, it wasn’t just real estate — it was their entire life, history, and identity.

The second shock came in 2013, during the banking crisis. Deposits were frozen, money was written off, cooperative banks collapsed. People suddenly realised that even within the EU, private property and savings are not always fully protected when the system breaks down.

It was after this crisis that the state introduced electronic property auctions. Officially, a legal tool to recover bank debts. In reality, the word “confiscation” returned to public consciousness — and fear.

Today, houses, land, and businesses are auctioned off over unpaid loans. Sometimes for very low prices. But for locals, these are not “good deals” — they are reminders of how easily property can be lost if you fall out of the system.

That is why Cypriots are cautious with loans, collateral, and debt.
It’s not paranoia. It’s historical memory.
📌 On this island, people don’t fear fines.
They fear losing what was once already taken from them.
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🌸 Picked a flower in Cyprus? Be ready to pay €5,000 — how the “green law” really works
In Cyprus, you can face a serious fine not for lighting a fire or leaving trash behind, but for picking a single wild flower. This isn’t a tourist scare story — it’s real law enforcement. The island’s nature is under strict legal protection.

The reason is historical. For decades, Cyprus suffered from deforestation, uncontrolled plant collection, and rapid construction. By the mid-20th century, scientists sounded the alarm: many local plant species were disappearing forever because they exist only on this island. After the tourism boom of the 1970s, the problem became critical.

First came national protection lists, then the Red Data Book of the Flora of Cyprus. After Cyprus joined the EU, environmental rules became even stricter, aligning with European ecological directives. Today, protection applies not only to nature reserves but to all wild areas — mountains, forests, hillsides, and fields.

What does this mean in practice?
You are not allowed to pick, dig up, or even trample wild plants — even if they look “ordinary.” Orchids, tulips, cyclamens, irises, and dozens of other species are protected. No one will check on the spot whether a plant is rare — responsibility lies entirely with the person who damaged it.

Penalties are severe: up to €5,000 in fines, up to one year in prison, or both. Even cutting down a Christmas tree without an official receipt can lead to legal trouble.

The rule is simple:
On Cyprus, flowers are not souvenirs.
📸 Photos — yes.
💐 Bouquets — no.
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Victim refuses to report assault — legal standing
- Scientific evidence, medical certificates and eyewitness reports can be enough to bring an assault or domestic violence case to court even if the victim does not file or withdraws a complaint, says lawyer Achilleas Emilianidis regarding 'Annie Alexui' claims about the Paphos mayor's wife.
- Cases are delicate and require special handling; victim testimony improves chances.
- A refusal to report does not automatically override medical confidentiality or other obligations.
- Each case is examined individually; some medical documents circulating online are unverified and legal assessment needs full facts.
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🌩️Severe Weather Hits Paphos: Hail, Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Turn Roads into Ice
Several areas of Paphos were hit today by intense weather conditions. The city experienced a combination of heavy hail, strong winds, and torrential rain, which quickly led to a significant deterioration of road conditions.

In many streets, the roadway became covered with ice and hailstones, making the asphalt extremely slippery and sharply reducing tyre grip. As a result, traffic movement has become difficult and the risk of skidding and accidents has increased.

Drivers are advised to reduce speed, keep a greater distance from other vehicles, avoid sudden manoeuvres and sharp braking, and, if possible, postpone travel until weather conditions improve.
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💵Online fraud: €123,943 siphoned from Nicosia company
Police probe internet fraud. Report filed today at Nicosia CID by company director. Method: phishing email impersonating foreign partner, claiming change of bank details and requesting payments for goods to a new account. Timeline: message received last November; company made transfers between December and 26 Jan to the alleged new account in another EU bank, total €123,943. Discovery: on 26 Jan director contacted partner and learned no account change. Financial Crime Unit investigating. Advice: verify payment‑detail changes by phone using previously used numbers; firms should brief staff and enforce payment verification procedures.
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📋Former Paphos Bishop Tyhikos housed in garden room, salary cut without Synod decision
Lawyer says Tyhikos does not live in the Metropolis but in a small room in its garden. Only personal items there. No cost to the Metropolis for food or care. His pay was reduced by 55% without a Holy Synod decision, raising legal and pastoral questions. His health is fragile and, the lawyer adds, the Archbishop as locum showed no substantive concern for his living and care. Claims also that Synod invitations reach bishops via press reports, not formal notices. Tyhikos seeks truth, unity and respect for institutions and urges media to verify facts.
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⛄️Troodos falls short on food
Author compares Epirus tavernas - unforgettable goat, lamb, trout - with Troodos' routine offerings.
Tavernas and dining halls exist, but quality, freshness and consistency are missing.
Buffets, souvla, liver, bulgur and zucchini with eggs dominate rather than bold, creative proposals.
Lack of investment keeps away destination projects: no proper taverna in Troodos Square, no ski-side wine bar, no small garden restaurant.
Visitors often drive far for noteworthy meals; first snow and scenery can’t fully hide weak flavours.
Hope: targeted investment will spark better gastronomy and change the map.
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🐬 A newborn dolphin spotted in the sea near Cyprus — you won’t see anything cuter today

A heart-melting moment was captured off the coast of Cyprus, where observers spotted a tiny newborn dolphin playing in the sea alongside adult dolphins. The little one was confidently jumping out of the water, mimicking the adults and looking absolutely joyful.

Such scenes are rare: during the first days of life, dolphins usually stay very close to their mother and are seldom seen by people. The video quickly spread across social media, touching viewers with its sweetness.

Sometimes nature reminds us why we love Cyprus so much — the sea here is not only beautiful, but truly alive 💙
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👮Limassol brawl: 16 Indians clash over personal dispute
Sixteen Indian nationals reportedly met last night in central Limassol to resolve personal differences and engaged in a violent confrontation. They fought with fists and attacked each other with clubs and sticks in front of bystanders who notified police. Officers located an apartment and found 12 people alleged to have taken part; one man said he had been abducted and brought there and then beaten. Several injured received first aid and were discharged. Twelve were remanded for eight days; four suspects remain sought. Eleven of the twelve are in Cyprus as students; their stay will be reviewed after exams.
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