😱Driver Loses Control and Overturns on Paralimni–Ayia Napa Highway
Paralimni–Ayia Napa highway — Sunday shortly after 20:00. A car driven by a 77-year-old man overturned after he reportedly lost control of the vehicle under circumstances now under investigation. Police and ambulance teams responded to the scene. The driver was transported to hospital; his condition is reported as stable. Emergency crews cleared the vehicle and traffic delays were limited. Authorities continue inquiries to determine the cause.
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🛴Limassol: 26-year-old student dies after e-scooter crash
Limassol, telegram — Lakpadoma Sherpa, 26, a Nepalese student, died after a collision involving an electric scooter. The crash took place at about 08:00 on 10 February 2026 on Nikos Pattichis Street when a car driven by a 52‑year‑old woman struck the scooter. Sherpa was taken by ambulance to a Limassol hospital, intubated and later treated at a private clinic; she passed away last night. The Limassol Traffic Department is continuing its investigation; circumstances remain under review.
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🪧Cyprus protesters: EU‑Mercosur deal risks food safety, farmers and environment
Nicosia — Broad coalition of farmers’ unions, environmental and consumer groups held a demonstration at the House of Europe and delivered a resolution to the European Commission president and national leaders. Organisers say Mercosur imports may use pesticides banned in the EU, halloumi PDO is excluded, small family farms face unfair low‑cost competition, and tariff cuts won’t necessarily lower supermarket prices. Environmentalists warn of increased deforestation. Critics also say split ratification weakens national vetoes and call for a European Court review and suspension of implementation.
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😨Paphos mayor says coordinated political attack, denies allegations
Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos denies any wrongdoing, calls recent claims a coordinated political attack that has disrupted his family's peace. He says he has not been questioned by police. Links the wave to his past complaints about drugs and money laundering and to timing that diverts attention from "videogate" and alleged campaign funding claims. Offers full cooperation, demands real evidence, warns investigators may use prolonged probes to sideline him. Online reaction split between strong support and calls for full inquiry.
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🚑Cyprus seeks National Ambulance Authority as transfers jump tenfold
Parliamentary Health Committee examines bill to regulate pre-hospital care and create central dispatch. Law aimed for plenary vote 26 Mar 2026 before term end. Ambulance Service head: transfers rose from ~5,000 in 2020 to ~45,000 now, staffing unchanged; crews used for routine transfers, emergency role strained. Plan includes Central Call Coordination Centre, licensing of providers, rules on non-emergency transfers, staffing standards, advisory committee, transition to autonomy by 31 Dec 2026. Unions demand job protections; health bodies seek governance clarity and cost details. Bill to undergo clause-by-clause review.
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🏠Paphos Turkish Cypriot leases under review
Cyprus Interior Ministry to inspect rental deals after complaints about Paphos Municipality and suspended mayor. Team to visit Paphos next week to examine contracts managed by the Turkish Cypriot Properties Management Service, including leases to the Municipality. Permanent Secretary Elikkos Ilias says checks are sample-based nationwide to ensure compliance and report irregularities to the legal guardian. Similar corrections made in Mackenzie over low rents. Past 2021–22 probe produced recommendations. Municipality stable; one councillor to decide role. Ministry urges councils to follow procedures and handles allegations within the law.
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⏳High dust concentrations detected
Today, Monday, ground stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network recorded high dust levels. Dust contains inhalable particles (PM10) that can affect health. The public, especially vulnerable groups (children, elderly, patients), are advised to avoid outdoor activity until the episode passes. Employers must implement organizational or technical measures under the 2022 Workplace Safety Code of Practice and ensure outdoor workers use appropriate personal protective equipment. Hourly values at 10:00: Nicosia 40.1 μg/m3, Limassol 133.0, Larnaca 65.1, Paralimni 83.8, Paphos 191.0, Zygi 42.7, Agia Marina Xyliatou 53.5. Legal daily mean limit: 50 μg/m3.
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💦Rains boost Cyprus reservoirs, second dam overflows
Three-day rains brought 9.2 million m³ into reservoirs; overall fill rose 3.4 percentage points.
Total storage now 50.027 million m³ of 290.804 million m³ capacity — 17.2% full, vs 13.8% last Monday; last year 75.434 million m³.
Kouris (capacity 115 million m³) at 14.5% or 16.66 million m³, down from 21.5% a year earlier.
Asprokremmos at 18.0% with 9.438 million m³ of 52.375 million m³; last year 27.5%.
Small dams Kalopanayiotis and Pomos are full at 100% (vs 76.0% and 37.6% last year).
Overall improvement but levels remain below last year.
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😳Fake GESY SMS Phishing Campaign
Cyber Crime Unit phone centre inundated with reports of SMS messages impersonating GESY. Texts falsely claim a problem with access to the GESY online portal and urge recipients to "fix" the issue by activating a link in the message. The link leads to a page that harvests login credentials (phishing). The Cyber Crime Unit warns these messages are malicious and not connected to GESY. Advice: do not click links or reply; verify portals via bookmarks or official channels; delete suspicious messages; if you clicked, change passwords and report the incident.
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Millet Mosque in occupied Nicosia opens for Ramadan
Millet Camisi, built with a Turkish donation in the occupied north of Nicosia, has completed preparations and opened for Ramadan. Located near the dividing line, the Ottoman‑inspired mosque seats 2,250 and will host tarawih prayers and Quran recitations. Hakan Moral, head of religious affairs of the breakaway administration, said the mosque will serve as a place of worship and spiritual renewal and invited public attendance. The border site is given symbolic emphasis; the project is part of a complex of official buildings and a national garden.
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👮Seven detained in nighttime policing sweep
Police carried out organized patrols islandwide overnight. Purpose: prevention of serious crime, safeguarding public order and raising public confidence. Result: seven arrests for various offences, including robbery, assisting after a felony and drug offences. Officers stopped 326 vehicles and checked 427 occupants. They inspected 32 premises. Road checks led to 149 traffic citations, including eight for driving under the influence; 109 breath tests conducted. Seven vehicles were impounded. Coordinated policing will continue daily with increased presence and targeted checks.
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😶‍🌫️Dust, storms and snow expected this week
Weak high pressure affects area temporarily; dust in the air from today through Wednesday. Today: occasional mid‑ and high clouds; winds NE to SE, light to moderate 3–4 Bf, locally strong 5 Bf; sea generally rough. Max temps about 22°C inland and coast, 17°C on highest mountains. Tonight: variable mid/high clouds; winds light variable 3 Bf; sea slightly rough; lows around 9°C inland, 12°C coast, 7°C mountains. Tuesday: intervals of cloud with local rain, mainly mountains and southwest. Wednesday: rain and isolated storms, easing in afternoon; snow possible on highest Troodos peaks. Thursday: transient cloud, isolated showers mainly in mountains. Temperatures fall gradually over three days, near or slightly above seasonal averages.
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💥Vehicle fire near Tekke disrupts traffic
Traffic chaos on the motorway from the old Larnaca airport toward Nicosia after a vehicle caught fire while moving at about 13:00. Two fire engines from Larnaca Fire Station "Inspector Andreas Papadopoulos" responded promptly and brought the blaze under control. The driver noticed the fire, stopped the car and exited safely without injury. Firefighters secured and inspected the vehicle. Lanes were partially blocked and congestion persisted for some time while crews completed operations.
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🐈Nicosia cats vanish near supermarket, suspected organised export
- Activists warn isolated disappearances may be organised.
- Cyprus Party for the Animals says police handling inadequate, no tangible results.
- Surveillance reportedly shows a woman placing cats in cages and loading them into a car; investigators said to include animal police but no public updates.
- Party says personal probe found signs of possible kidnappings for exploitation or export.
- Critics say lack of microchips used to dismiss cases ignores volunteers' guardianship.
- Residents report long-term cats gone without trace.
- Group calls for urgent, coordinated police and municipal response as complaints mount.
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Reactions to Paris Roufos' 'Attila' pun
Statement from Historical Memories EOKA 1955-1959 criticises a recent remark by comedian Paris Roufos that played on the word "Attila". The group says "Attilas" is the code name of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, an event that cost lives, left missing persons and refugees and produced ongoing occupation. Calls it an open historical wound with legal, political and human dimensions. Says public debate demands awareness and responsibility. Turning national tragedy into wordplay disrespects memory and diminishes the sacrifice. Not seeking personal conflict; stresses that historical conscience is a basic duty and that respect for history and its victims is non‑negotiable.
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🎤Erhürman Meets Conscientious Objectors, Visits Striking Workers
— Tufan Erhürman held a series of contacts on Monday.
— He received Murat Kanatli, representative of the Turkish‑Cypriot Conscientious Objection Initiative, and other members.
— The initiative briefed him on its procedures and on the work it is promoting.
— In the morning he visited a workplace in occupied Kouklia, Famagusta, where staff have launched a strike.
— He spoke with union representatives and employees, was informed about the situation and heard their demands and viewpoints.
— No immediate policy decisions were announced; visit described as listening and fact‑finding.
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💦Nearly 50% of February rainfall fell in three days
Prelim. meteorological data (16 Feb): 13–15 Feb produced almost half of February rainfall recorded so far. Three-day mean 23.4 mm; mean for 1 Feb–08:00 16 Feb in free areas 49.7 mm, equal to 61% of monthly normal. Three-day maxima: Platania 67.8 mm, Prodromos 63.2 mm, Saittas 48.0 mm. Accumulated 1 Feb–08:00 16 Feb highs: Prodromos 156.8 mm (108% of normal), Platania 139.0 mm (94%), Pano Panagia 103.5 mm (90%), Saittas 100.6 mm (90%), Stavros tis Psokas 98.8 mm (73%).
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🏆Cyprus claims bronze at European Youth Karate Championships in Limassol
Limassol, Feb 6-8, 2026 — Cyprus secures a home podium. Areti Kleanthous wins bronze in Cadet Kumite -47kg after four victories. Team Cyprus logs 13 wins across the three-day event at Spyros Kyprianou Arena. Championship hosts about 1,200 athletes from 47 countries. KOA board member Rikkos Pattichis represents President Nikos Christodoulides on the final day, praises Cyprus Karate Federation for staging a major international meet, highlights benefits for local athletes and sports tourism, and joins medal presentations.
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Single mother of three says Welfare Office unresponsive after house fire
31-year-old Maria appeals for urgent help after a space-heater fire left her home uninhabitable. She cares for three children, ages 13, 11 and 9, all diagnosed with autism. Family is known to the Welfare Office; Maria says her previous social worker was replaced and the new officer has not responded to repeated contacts. With no official assistance, she has turned to volunteers and the public to secure temporary accommodation and basic needs.
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🌳Isotita union accuses Game and Fauna Service of trying to silence its official
Isotita reports that the Service ordered an administrative probe against Apostolos Mouzouras, chair of the hourly wardens’ council and union board member, after remarks on a radio programme on 13 Feb 2026. The union calls the move a direct attempt to silence and intimidate and demands immediate withdrawal of the investigation order. It stresses the separation of roles: as elected representative he speaks as an equal social partner with the right to criticize and defend colleagues; management should address the issues raised, not pursue discipline.
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