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🔊Two Greek F-16 Fighter Jets Take Off from Paphos Air Base During Training Exercise
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon jets of the Hellenic Air Force took off yesterday afternoon from the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos as part of scheduled training activities.
According to sources, the flight was conducted within the framework of routine exercises aimed at maintaining pilot readiness and operational capability. Officials emphasized that there was no alert or security threat.
Such flights are a regular practice for crews operating in Cyprus, allowing pilots to train and maintain a high level of combat readiness.
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Two F-16 Fighting Falcon jets of the Hellenic Air Force took off yesterday afternoon from the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos as part of scheduled training activities.
According to sources, the flight was conducted within the framework of routine exercises aimed at maintaining pilot readiness and operational capability. Officials emphasized that there was no alert or security threat.
Such flights are a regular practice for crews operating in Cyprus, allowing pilots to train and maintain a high level of combat readiness.
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🔊 Minister: Cyprus is paying for past mistakes in civil defence
The Interior Minister admitted to lawmakers that Cyprus is not sufficiently prepared for emergencies. The national shelter program implemented between 1999 and 2013 covered only about 30% of the population, and this figure remained unchanged until 2023.
Authorities have now shifted their strategy. The focus is moving toward using large public spaces such as parking areas, hotels, and churches as emergency shelters. As a result, overall coverage has increased to around 45% of the population.
In addition, the government has introduced a 5% building density bonus for new construction projects that include underground shelters, encouraging developers to integrate civil defence infrastructure into future buildings.
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The Interior Minister admitted to lawmakers that Cyprus is not sufficiently prepared for emergencies. The national shelter program implemented between 1999 and 2013 covered only about 30% of the population, and this figure remained unchanged until 2023.
Authorities have now shifted their strategy. The focus is moving toward using large public spaces such as parking areas, hotels, and churches as emergency shelters. As a result, overall coverage has increased to around 45% of the population.
In addition, the government has introduced a 5% building density bonus for new construction projects that include underground shelters, encouraging developers to integrate civil defence infrastructure into future buildings.
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🔊Cyprus and the United States Strengthen Military Partnership: National Guard Delegation Holds Talks at the Pentagon
From February 28 to March 3, Deputy Chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Neophytos Pahoulides, visited the United States. During the visit, he held meetings at the Pentagon with leadership from the National Guard Bureau and the commander of the New Jersey National Guard.
The sides discussed further steps to expand military cooperation, as well as the security situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and the escalation in the Middle East.
Cyprus has been participating in the partnership program since 2023, cooperating closely with the New Jersey National Guard. The defense roadmap through 2029 includes joint exercises, officer training, and cooperation in emergency response.
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From February 28 to March 3, Deputy Chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Neophytos Pahoulides, visited the United States. During the visit, he held meetings at the Pentagon with leadership from the National Guard Bureau and the commander of the New Jersey National Guard.
The sides discussed further steps to expand military cooperation, as well as the security situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and the escalation in the Middle East.
Cyprus has been participating in the partnership program since 2023, cooperating closely with the New Jersey National Guard. The defense roadmap through 2029 includes joint exercises, officer training, and cooperation in emergency response.
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🔊 Undersea Tunnel Between Turkey and Northern Cyprus: Ambitious Project for the Eastern Mediterranean
A proposal is being discussed in the region to build an undersea tunnel that could connect Turkey with the northern part of Cyprus. The tunnel is expected to run beneath the Mediterranean Sea and could become one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever envisioned in the Eastern Mediterranean.
⚡ Energy and Infrastructure Corridor
According to preliminary plans, the tunnel could serve not only as a transport link but also as a major infrastructure corridor. It may accommodate electricity transmission lines, pipelines, and digital communication cables.
Such infrastructure could strengthen energy cooperation and improve the resilience of regional networks.
🚇 Transport Connection
The project is also being considered as a permanent transport corridor between mainland Turkey and the northern part of the island.
This infrastructure could facilitate logistics, trade, and tourism, while reducing dependence on maritime and air transport.
🛡️ Geopolitical Significance
Amid ongoing disputes over maritime boundaries and energy exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean, the project could carry significant strategic importance.
If implemented, the tunnel could become a major engineering achievement and a new element of transport and energy connectivity in the region.
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A proposal is being discussed in the region to build an undersea tunnel that could connect Turkey with the northern part of Cyprus. The tunnel is expected to run beneath the Mediterranean Sea and could become one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever envisioned in the Eastern Mediterranean.
⚡ Energy and Infrastructure Corridor
According to preliminary plans, the tunnel could serve not only as a transport link but also as a major infrastructure corridor. It may accommodate electricity transmission lines, pipelines, and digital communication cables.
Such infrastructure could strengthen energy cooperation and improve the resilience of regional networks.
🚇 Transport Connection
The project is also being considered as a permanent transport corridor between mainland Turkey and the northern part of the island.
This infrastructure could facilitate logistics, trade, and tourism, while reducing dependence on maritime and air transport.
🛡️ Geopolitical Significance
Amid ongoing disputes over maritime boundaries and energy exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean, the project could carry significant strategic importance.
If implemented, the tunnel could become a major engineering achievement and a new element of transport and energy connectivity in the region.
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🔊Authorities Establish Scientific Committee to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The Minister of Agriculture Maria Panayiotou announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Committee on foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus. The group includes leading veterinarians, epidemiologists, and microbiologists who will assess the situation and provide recommendations to the government.
Among the members are the head of the veterinary services Christiana Georgiadou, the president of the Cyprus Veterinary Association Dimitris Epaminondas, infectious disease specialist from the Ministry of Health Costas Constantinou, professor at Cyprus University of Technology Dimitris Tsaltas, and international expert Stella Mazeri from the Roslin Institute.
The committee’s task is to provide scientific guidance for measures aimed at controlling and eliminating the virus. Foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious and can cause severe damage to livestock farming. Authorities stress that the response will be comprehensive and evidence-based.
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The Minister of Agriculture Maria Panayiotou announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Committee on foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus. The group includes leading veterinarians, epidemiologists, and microbiologists who will assess the situation and provide recommendations to the government.
Among the members are the head of the veterinary services Christiana Georgiadou, the president of the Cyprus Veterinary Association Dimitris Epaminondas, infectious disease specialist from the Ministry of Health Costas Constantinou, professor at Cyprus University of Technology Dimitris Tsaltas, and international expert Stella Mazeri from the Roslin Institute.
The committee’s task is to provide scientific guidance for measures aimed at controlling and eliminating the virus. Foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious and can cause severe damage to livestock farming. Authorities stress that the response will be comprehensive and evidence-based.
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🔊Farmers on the Brink: Awaiting President’s Response, Threaten to Block Airport
Farmers in Cyprus say they are preparing for protests as they await a decision from President Nikos Christodoulides regarding measures to combat Foot-and-mouth disease. A meeting between the president and agricultural organizations has been rescheduled for Saturday.
Farmers are demanding that authorities immediately stop the culling of healthy animals and instead implement a mass vaccination program.
If their demands are rejected, they warn they may block Larnaca International Airport, ports, and major highways. “The anger is uncontrollable. The government does not understand the scale of the problem,” said farmer Pambos Pambou.
Farmers plan to gather tomorrow at 15:00 in Aradippou to hear the president’s decision and determine their next steps. They have also reached out to butchers and cheesemakers for support.
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Farmers in Cyprus say they are preparing for protests as they await a decision from President Nikos Christodoulides regarding measures to combat Foot-and-mouth disease. A meeting between the president and agricultural organizations has been rescheduled for Saturday.
Farmers are demanding that authorities immediately stop the culling of healthy animals and instead implement a mass vaccination program.
If their demands are rejected, they warn they may block Larnaca International Airport, ports, and major highways. “The anger is uncontrollable. The government does not understand the scale of the problem,” said farmer Pambos Pambou.
Farmers plan to gather tomorrow at 15:00 in Aradippou to hear the president’s decision and determine their next steps. They have also reached out to butchers and cheesemakers for support.
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🔊Camera Operator Attacked on Paphos–Limassol Highway
A new attack on a speed-camera operator occurred early this morning on the Paphos–Limassol Highway near Kouklia.
According to police, the 36-year-old employee was inside a service vehicle checking traffic enforcement cameras when a car carrying three individuals approached him. One of them asked to speak with the operator, and when the driver slightly opened the window, the suspect sprayed a substance into his face. At the same time, the other two individuals attacked the service vehicle, causing damage.
The victim managed to drive away and immediately reported the incident to the police. A criminal investigation has been launched.
Authorities note that this is not the first attack on camera operators in Cyprus. Similar incidents have previously been reported in Limassol and Nicosia.
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A new attack on a speed-camera operator occurred early this morning on the Paphos–Limassol Highway near Kouklia.
According to police, the 36-year-old employee was inside a service vehicle checking traffic enforcement cameras when a car carrying three individuals approached him. One of them asked to speak with the operator, and when the driver slightly opened the window, the suspect sprayed a substance into his face. At the same time, the other two individuals attacked the service vehicle, causing damage.
The victim managed to drive away and immediately reported the incident to the police. A criminal investigation has been launched.
Authorities note that this is not the first attack on camera operators in Cyprus. Similar incidents have previously been reported in Limassol and Nicosia.
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