🤯Mud-rain edition — Wednesday weather
Low pressure meeting suspended dust will make rain dirty. Mainly cloudy start with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. Hail possible; higher mountains will see snow or sleet. Wind shifting SE to NW, rising to strong 4–5 Beaufort in SW, W and N. Seas roughen there. Temperatures about 15°C inland, 16°C coast, 6°C mountains. Tonight isolated rain mainly west and north. Thu–Fri similar. Sat: very strong SW winds and milder temps. Chionistra snow depth 16 cm. Cancel car wash; carry a sturdy umbrella.
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⚠️Hail Hits Paphos District during Yellow Weather Warning⚠️
Intense hail fell Tuesday night across multiple areas of Paphos district, disrupting traffic and covering streets and fields. No reports of serious injuries so far. The Meteorological Department has a yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms in force until 08:00 Wednesday. Residents are advised to drive cautiously on slippery roads and to secure vehicles and outdoor items. Short video clips of the hail event circulated locally.
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🖼Charlemagne Youth Prize rewards young visionaries
Submissions open for Charlemagne Youth Prize 2026. Joint initiative by the European Parliament and the Charlemagne Prize Foundation Aachen. Open to 16–30-year-olds. Projects must promote democracy, social cohesion, active youth participation, a common European identity and integration, and encourage peers to engage. National juries select one project per EU member state. 27 national winners will be invited to Aachen for the awards ceremony. Top three projects win cash prizes. Deadline: 2 February.
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💶Joker: Winning Numbers for €1,000,000
Draw held Tuesday evening, January 27. The draw awards at least €1,000,000 to the first category. Numbers drawn: 2 — 43 — 24 — 38 — 39. Joker number: 13. Players should check tickets and claim any winnings at authorised outlets within the prescribed time limits. If there is no first‑category winner, the top prize will carry over to the next draw. Smaller prize tiers pay out for matching fewer numbers. Results confirmed after the official drawing. Winners should keep tickets safe and consult lottery rules for verification and payment details.
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Cyprus hospitals near capacity as viruses surge
Public hospitals report roughly 90% bed occupancy; emergency departments and general admissions spiking, OKYpY spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou says. Staff working round the clock, assessing and discharging patients to keep a balance between admissions and releases. Private hospitals lack enough beds in infectious diseases, pulmonology and pathology, limiting alternative capacity. Officials say public hospitals are in better financial and operational shape than in 2019 and ask the public to follow health guidance and take precautions.
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🤔KYSOA on Panayiotou apology to Philippou: "Infuriating"
— Strong reaction after MEP Faidias Panayiotou issued an apology over a derogatory remark about people with intellectual disabilities.
— KYSOA president Themis Anthopoulou told a TV show she had contacted paralympic athlete Marios Philippou’s family before the federation’s announcement.
— Philippou reportedly asked his mother whether Panayiotou had called him names.
— Anthopoulou said Panayiotou did not call the athlete directly and that showing Philippou’s face in the video was the wrong choice, offering unwanted exposure.
— She described the move as unacceptable and denied any political justification; praised Philippou as a notable athlete who owes no one proof.
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👮When and How Police Will Use Body Cameras
Police Association president presented a revised bill allowing uniformed, plainclothes and vehicle officers to wear and activate portable cameras on duty. Cameras will not record continuously; activation only under specified orders. Chest‑mounted devices will show a visible light so people know recording occurs. Footage will protect officers from unfounded complaints and help improve practice. If an officer cannot switch on a camera during an attack, no legal issue. Recordings will be processed lawfully. Citizens may film, but misuse or posting that violates personal data is problematic.
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😖Mourning in Ormideia: 33-year-old Argyris Georgiou dies
Ormideia community in deep sorrow over unexpected death of 33-year-old Argyris Georgiou, father of two minor daughters.
He was found unconscious at home and taken to hospital, where attending doctors confirmed his death. The cause appears to be medical.
Funeral will be held Thursday, 29 January at 11:30 at the Church of Constantine Alamanos in Ormideia. Family requests donations in lieu of wreaths.
The Community Council offers sincere condolences. Organizers and local groups have jointly cancelled the carnival parade planned for 15 February as a mark of respect.
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Three-month-old critical; father held
Police investigation continues after a three-month-old was admitted to Makarios Hospital in critical condition with suspected shaken baby syndrome. The infant’s 29-year-old father is under four-day custody. Christodoulos Konsolos, communications officer at Police Headquarters, told Alpha News the case is at the stage of taking statements and that final medical findings are expected soon. A year earlier police responded to an anonymous noise complaint at the family home; no signs of child abuse were found. Authorities await doctors’ reports and ask anyone with information to come forward.
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📱Police Warn of New Phone Scam
Police report a rise in phone fraud. Scammers call unsuspecting citizens from numbers that appear to be Cypriot. They speak Greek or English and claim the recipient has won a cash prize. To claim the prize they pressure people to open an account on an online investment platform. Citizens are urged to be suspicious and NOT follow callers' instructions aimed at financial deception. Do not share personal, identity or banking details, do not click links or transfer money. If contacted, hang up and report the incident to the police or your bank.
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👮 Filmed Without Consent and Threatened to Report to Iran: Man Arrested in Northern Cyprus for Blackmailing Students
In the unrecognized TRNC, police have detained a man who secretly photographed and filmed two Iranian female students without their consent. The incident took place on January 26 at a café on the campus of the Morphou University of Health and Social Sciences (KSTU). At the time, the students were not wearing hijabs, which the suspect allegedly used to blackmail them.

According to local media, the man threatened to send the photos and videos to Iranian authorities, a move that could have had serious consequences for the students in their home country. Law enforcement officials described his actions as a serious violation of privacy and a threat to the victims’ reputation.

The suspect, Amirali Behboudi, has been remanded in custody for three days for investigation. Two mobile phones were seized and are currently being examined; authorities do not rule out the possibility of uncovering additional similar incidents.
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⚠️Paphos: Part of Makariou Avenue closed⚠️
Paphos — A section of Archiepiskopou Makariou III Avenue, affecting Paphos, Ieroskipia and Konia, will be closed from Thursday 29 January for about three months for improvement works. Works start at 06:00 Thursday. Closed stretch runs between the junction with Achepans Street and the junction with Thassos Street in Konia. Traffic to Konia diverted via the motorway exit. Police ask drivers to use safe, low speed, keep distance, follow temporary road signs and allow extra travel time.
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✈️Wizz Air Pilot Academy Cyprus — Eligibility and Costs
— Wizz Air opens Pilot Academy in Cyprus; global‑standard training with a new funding model.
— Academy active since 2017; 185 pilots trained, 90 trainees now.
— Applications year‑round; candidates 18+, high‑school diploma, English plus strong maths and physics; pass prerequisite tests.
— Tuition exceeds €100,000; trainee pays €14,000 upfront; remainder deducted from salary over five years once employed.
— Female candidates pay €1,000; repayment over six years.
— Wizz Air expanding fleet; strong pilot demand; info sessions ongoing.
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📋Cyprus in INTERPOL operation — 4,414 potential victims protected
- Liberterra III, 10–21 Nov 2025, involved 119 countries.
- 4,414 possible trafficking victims protected; 12,992 irregular migrants located.
- 3,744 suspects arrested; over 1,800 arrests linked to trafficking.
- 14,000+ officers deployed; 720+ new investigations opened.
- INTERPOL chief: criminal networks shift to new routes, digital platforms and exploit vulnerable people; detecting patterns helps predict threats, disrupt networks earlier and protect victims.
- Cyprus Police: 1,250+ checks at airports and Green Line; 55 irregular migrants found; three arrested for forged travel documents.
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🥲27-year-old Dimitra: mother, wife and car mechanic
Dimitra Papakonstantinou, 27, is one of the few women working as a car mechanic on the island. Trained at MIEEK A Technical Nicosia, she has about three years' experience at a garage in Latsia. She disassembles and repairs engines, replaces parts, and handles demanding tasks, asking for help when necessary. Friends, family and customers give support and respect. She is also a mother and a wife. Plans to gain experience and eventually open her own workshop. Encourages girls to follow passion with patience and persistence.
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💦Paphos Xeros and Dhiarizos valleys seek UNESCO biosphere status
Commissioner for the Environment Antonia Theodosiou held community meetings in Anarita and Statou–Agios Fotios to push a candidacy for UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Councils were briefed on the contract with the team preparing the application and on forthcoming steps. Communities will submit standard forms on natural assets, cultural heritage, history, socio‑economic profile, local challenges and proposals. Separate talks with regional development and tourism bodies focused on coordination for the nomination and project implementation.
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👮31-year-old arrested over five break-ins in Larnaca
Police detained a 31-year-old today in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts at five premises in Larnaca committed between 16 and 25 January. Targets included a café-restaurant, a hairdresser, two bookstores and a private tutoring centre. Stolen were a laptop, a loudspeaker, a charity donation box, a cash register and a total of €180 taken from the tills of four premises. A court-issued arrest warrant led to his midday Wednesday arrest; he remains in custody for police questioning. The cases are being investigated by the Larnaca CID.
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