❤️‍🩹⚠️Labour Department: 14 products with hazardous chemicals identified⚠️
Inspection Department reports 14 items found in EU markets; citizens urged to notify Labour Inspectors if any listed product appears in Cyprus.
Items: power bank, spotlight, flashlight containing DEHP/DBP and SCCPs; soft toys, tool set, doll, pliers with DEHP; jackets (Anorak, Shein, Zosee) with long‑chain PFCA/PFAS; boric acid product banned from consumer sale; body jewellery and earrings with high cadmium; rodenticide missing required hazard labeling.
Detected in Sweden, Poland, Finland, Slovenia, France and Germany; many sold online.
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🦩Akrotiri Salt Lake: flamingo numbers drop from 13,000 to 47
Akrotiri Salt Lake, a Ramsar-listed wetland in Cyprus, recorded just 47 flamingos this month versus about 13,000 in previous years, authorities report. The Hunting and Wildlife Service links the collapse to deteriorating inflow water quality and intensifying development; nearby Makria lake shows similar decline. NGOs BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria say the system can no longer sustain birds, with intermittent waters pointing to polluted tributaries. Kouris mayor Pantelis Georgiou warned of chaotic management, groundwater threats and villages still off the sewer network. Reports claim up to 500 tonnes per hour of untreated discharge near Lady’s Mile and accuse contractors of illegal dumping. The parliamentary environment committee demanded an Audit Office review, warning that without urgent action up to half the salt lake could be lost, with lasting public‑health and biodiversity consequences.
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😢⛈Storm system: rain, storms and dust
Low over S Italy moves SE, affecting Central/Eastern Mediterranean. Dust aloft may reach surface. Tonight: cloudy, rain and possible storms on west and south coasts; snow/sleet on highest Troodos peaks. Winds S–SW 4–5 Bf, stronger on exposed coasts; sea rough. Temps: inland ~9°C, coasts ~14°C, mountains ~4°C. Tomorrow: cloudy, rain and possible hail W/S; dust persists; SW winds 4–6 Bf; highs ~18°C inland/coasts, ~7°C mountains. Weekend: local rain and light snow on Troodos Saturday; Sunday partly cloudy, isolated showers; brief disturbance Sun night–Mon brings islandwide rain and storms. Chionistra snow 21 cm.
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📝Prison phones criminalized, tougher penalties introduced
Parliament approved the Prisons (Amending) Law 2026, strengthening rules on possession and movement of mobile phones and other prohibited items or substances into or out of prisons. Possession, use, import, export or attempted commission of these acts is now a criminal offence for anyone. Penalty for any person, detainee or not: up to 2 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to €6,000. If committed by prison staff penalties rise to up to 3 years and/or a fine up to €10,000. The change updates the main Prisons Law to curb phone circulation.
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🎤Larnaca policeman arrested after giving mobile to detainee
Internal Audit arrested today a member of the Larnaca Police under court warrant. While on guard duty at police cells the officer allegedly handed his personal mobile phone to a detainee, who made a number of calls. Alleged offences include abuse of authority; dishonest use of trust by a public official; introducing a communication device into custody; neglect of duty; breach of official secrecy; disobedience to legal duties; dealings indicating corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Law; unlawful acquisition of assets. Investigations continue.
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🌱Retroactive water bills threaten Cypriot farmers
Farmers across Cyprus report sudden bills for water use dating back to 2017, some topping €110,000. The Water Development Department is demanding retroactive fees—one cent per ton introduced in 2017—now payable by early April. Notices target farms using boreholes, springs or rivers; many say these were the only option during droughts. Where use wasn’t metered, the department will estimate consumption, a method farmers call unclear and unfair. Agricultural groups refuse payment and seek urgent talks with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, warning the charges could bankrupt family farms.
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😶‍🌫️Cyprus blanketed by dust — measurements and recommendations
High dust concentrations recorded Friday by ground air‑quality stations. Dust contains inhalable particles (PM10) under 10 μm; legal daily limit 50 μg/m3. Public, especially vulnerable groups (children, elderly, patients), advised to avoid outdoor exposure until the phenomenon subsides. Employers must assess risks and implement organisational or technical measures for outdoor workers; those workers should use appropriate personal protective equipment. 10:00 readings (μg/m3): Nicosia 87.0; Limassol 106.1; Larnaca 65.8; Paralimni 53.7; Paphos 445.4; Zygi 94.6; Agia Marina Xyliatou 494.9.
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🔥Car Destroyed by Early-Morning Fire in Limassol
Limassol — At about 01:40 police received a report of a vehicle fire in an open parking area in Episkopi. Fire and police units responded and the car was completely destroyed by the flames. No details on occupants or injuries have been released and the cause remains unknown. Authorities secured the scene and began evidence collection. Investigators will carry out photographic documentation and other forensic measures and will continue examinations today. The Episkopi Police Station is leading the inquiry and remains on site seeking any witnesses or information.
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🦅Vulture Perched on Roadside Sign Near Oroklini for Two Days
BirdLife Cyprus tracked the bird by GPS; residents sent multiple reports after it sat on a motorway sign for two days.
The bird is Galatia (ring HAH), 4 years old, from the second batch brought from Spain in 2023; pupils in Paphos gave her the name.
Presence so close to housing and away from natural habitat raised concern for her condition; capture for a health check was not possible.
After a few days Galatia returned to her colony; poisoning or exhaustion could not be ruled out.
Team will continue close monitoring and thanks to those who reported sightings.
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😳Large tobacco shipment seized from Turkish-Cypriot vehicle
Limassol–Larnaca highway: traffic police stopped a commercial vehicle with Turkish‑Cypriot plates near Kofinou for traffic offences. Inspection of the cargo hold revealed cartons with shisha and rolling tobacco; packages lacked health warnings in Greek and Turkish, indicating untaxed goods. Customs officers were notified, counted and seized the products: 12×1 kg and 24×250 g shisha packs (18 kg) and 120×50 g rolling tobacco packs (6 kg). Driver detained, later released after an out‑of‑court settlement of €6,500 plus €500 for vehicle return; vehicle also seized.
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✈️ Aegean launches 1+1 ticket offer: fly together for the price of one

Aegean Airlines has announced a limited-time Valentine’s Day promotion, offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on selected flights. The offer is valid for two days only — 30 and 31 January 2026 — and applies to travel in spring and early summer.

The promotion covers flights to and from Cyprus, as well as routes within Greece and to 13 European countries, including Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Poland and others. Both direct flights and routes with a stopover are included, provided they are operated by Aegean or Olympic Air.

To benefit from the offer, bookings must be made for two adult passengers using the promo code LOVE2SHARE. The discount is applied automatically to the second ticket and αφορά the airfare only (airport taxes are excluded).

✈️ Eligible travel periods:
• 20 April – 10 May 2026
• 8 June – 30 June 2026

The offer applies to Economy Class fares only, cannot be combined with other promotions, and is subject to availability.
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💻Cyprus joins AI big league with NVIDIA
Cyprus government and NVIDIA to install national supercomputer online June 2026.
Deal from April 2025 investment roadshow led by President Nikos Christodoulides.
Machine will provide national computing power, support environmental crises and be accessible to universities, research centres, public agencies and companies under governance rules.
NVIDIA will provide hardware, know-how, training and guidance for clean energy, climate, disaster prevention and biomedical research.
Officials say HPC will boost research, policy planning, digital sovereignty and attract investment; further missions planned to US, India and UAE.
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"God told me to go to Cyprus" — Sold everything in UK for a fresh start
57‑year‑old Angela Ward from Clacton‑on‑Sea sold almost all her belongings, bought a one‑way ticket and left the UK with two suitcases. Said she felt trapped and invisible despite degrees, a high‑paying NHS consultant job and outward success. Resigned in 2023, faced debts, rising costs and a nervous breakdown. House wouldn’t sell, she rented it out and systematically sold possessions. Death of her dog triggered the final break. In December 2025 she moved to Cyprus to begin anew.
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🚗 Crash in Larnaca Raises Concerns Over Takata Airbag System: Airbags Failed to Deploy
A traffic accident in the Larnaca area has sparked serious debate about vehicle safety in Cyprus. The driver claims that during a strong collision the airbags did not deploy, despite the car having recently undergone an official airbag replacement as part of the Takata recall.

The issue came to light after the driver shared photos and videos on social media. The footage shows significant damage to the front of the vehicle, while both the steering wheel and passenger area show no signs of airbag deployment.

According to the vehicle owner, the replacement was carried out at an authorised service centre of the manufacturer, and the car was returned to service as fully compliant and safe. However, the crash appears to suggest otherwise, raising doubts about the quality of the repair work and the effectiveness of the newly installed airbags.

The incident once again highlights concerns over inspection standards, service centre accountability, and the real level of vehicle safety following recall campaigns.
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“My Larnaca”: A Response to the Wave of Negativity Around the City
Against the backdrop of recent incidents in Larnaca and the growing number of reports focusing on the city’s “dark side,” author Louis Perentos has spoken out with an emotional statement, calling for a more balanced and honest view of reality. According to him, the tendency of some media outlets and social networks to exaggerate and amplify negativity makes it necessary to raise one’s voice—especially when freedom of expression remains one of the few tools citizens still have.

Perentos stresses that the Larnaca being portrayed by so-called “well-wishers” does not reflect the true character of the city. His Larnaca is deeply rooted in the hearts of its people and cannot be eroded by mudslinging. He does not claim that everything is perfect—problems exist here, as they do in every city—but he insists that this is only part of the picture.

Real Larnaca, he says, is made up of everything together: the beautiful and the difficult, the straightforward and the contradictory. It is the narrow streets of the city centre, the humid, salty air, religious processions and exhibition openings, farewells to loved ones and strangers alike, the salt lakes and Finikoudes, school graduation celebrations, people’s smiles and workers’ hard labour. All of this—and much more—is Larnaca.

This is Larnaca with a deeply human face, one that quietly calls him back whenever the exhaustion of everyday life brings him to his knees.
Louis Perentos
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