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Mar 20 2026
🔊Truck veers off road on Limassol–Nicosia highway after driver loses control
On Friday morning, a road accident occurred on the Limassol–Nicosia highway near Sia. A truck reportedly lost control and veered onto the roadside.
Police arrived promptly at the scene. According to preliminary reports, no serious injuries have been recorded. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
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On Friday morning, a road accident occurred on the Limassol–Nicosia highway near Sia. A truck reportedly lost control and veered onto the roadside.
Police arrived promptly at the scene. According to preliminary reports, no serious injuries have been recorded. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
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🔊 Water bills in Larnaca can now be paid at any post office across Cyprus
Starting March 23, residents will be able to pay Larnaca Water Board (EOA) bills for water supply and sewerage services at all post offices across the island.
The service will be available at 51 locations, including 11 in Larnaca and its district. Payments can be made in cash or by card, with no additional fees.
The option is особенно convenient for those who do not use digital services or have limited access to online payments.
The agreement was signed by EOA head Angelos Hadjicharalambous and Deputy Director of Postal Services Pavlos Pavlidis. Similar arrangements are already in place with EAC and Limassol’s water authority.
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Starting March 23, residents will be able to pay Larnaca Water Board (EOA) bills for water supply and sewerage services at all post offices across the island.
The service will be available at 51 locations, including 11 in Larnaca and its district. Payments can be made in cash or by card, with no additional fees.
The option is особенно convenient for those who do not use digital services or have limited access to online payments.
The agreement was signed by EOA head Angelos Hadjicharalambous and Deputy Director of Postal Services Pavlos Pavlidis. Similar arrangements are already in place with EAC and Limassol’s water authority.
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✈️Strike at Larnaca Airport: ground handling staff walk out over layoffs dispute
A spontaneous strike began at 9:00 this morning at Larnaca Airport, involving employees of Goldair Handling Cyprus Ltd. The action is expected to last until 11:00.
The dispute stems from the company reducing its operations, leading to 117 job cuts. While most employees accepted transfers to other providers such as Swissport and Skyserve, around 30 workers refused the new terms, reportedly due to changes in duties and lower pay.
Unions claim the company failed to fully comply with collective agreements during the layoffs. The strike had been announced in advance, with authorities and airport management informed.
The disruption has affected only a limited number of flights.
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A spontaneous strike began at 9:00 this morning at Larnaca Airport, involving employees of Goldair Handling Cyprus Ltd. The action is expected to last until 11:00.
The dispute stems from the company reducing its operations, leading to 117 job cuts. While most employees accepted transfers to other providers such as Swissport and Skyserve, around 30 workers refused the new terms, reportedly due to changes in duties and lower pay.
Unions claim the company failed to fully comply with collective agreements during the layoffs. The strike had been announced in advance, with authorities and airport management informed.
The disruption has affected only a limited number of flights.
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🔊 Dead dolphin found on Lighthouse Beach in Paphos
A dead dolphin was discovered this morning on Lighthouse Beach in Kato Paphos by people walking along the promenade.
Police and officials from the Department of Fisheries quickly arrived at the scene. Samples have been taken from the animal to determine the cause of death.
After initial procedures, the dolphin was removed from the beach for further examination and disposal in line with standard protocols.
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A dead dolphin was discovered this morning on Lighthouse Beach in Kato Paphos by people walking along the promenade.
Police and officials from the Department of Fisheries quickly arrived at the scene. Samples have been taken from the animal to determine the cause of death.
After initial procedures, the dolphin was removed from the beach for further examination and disposal in line with standard protocols.
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💥The Parliamentary Committee criticises the Ministry of Welfare for refusing to communicate
The parliamentary committee expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the work of the Ministry of Welfare. The deputies said that they were forced to act as mediators between citizens and officials due to the lack of answers and information from the Ministry.
Main claims
- Prohibition of communication Deputies claim that there is an internal circular that prohibits employees and managers of the Ministry of Welfare from receiving deputies and responding to their requests.
- Delays in the consideration of applications Due to this situation, citizens cannot obtain information about the status of their applications, the consideration of which may be delayed for six months or longer. This forces them to turn to the deputies.
Reaction of parliamentarians
- Chairman of the committee Andreas Kavkalias emphasised that deputies are forced to play the role of mediators, since citizens do not receive answers from the Ministry.
- Deputy Dimitris Dimitriou called the current situation «difficul and unhealthy».
- Deputy Alexandra Attalidu noted that «it is not the deputy’s job to be an intermediary to provide answers to people who belong to the most vulnerable groups of the population».
Position of the Deputy Minister
- Deputy Minister Clio Papaellina recognised that the old circular of the Ministry does not really allow deputies to visit the Benefits Management Service.
- However, she denied the information about the complete ban on communication or visit of deputies to employees or heads of departments of the Ministry.
Further actions
- The deputies demand clarification of the situation, referring to the words of the employees and heads of the Ministry, who, according to their information, were banned from providing answers.
- Mrs. Papaellina promised to deal with this issue in order to find the «right way of communication» and exclude the possibility of direct communication with employees or heads of the Ministry.
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The parliamentary committee expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the work of the Ministry of Welfare. The deputies said that they were forced to act as mediators between citizens and officials due to the lack of answers and information from the Ministry.
Main claims
- Prohibition of communication Deputies claim that there is an internal circular that prohibits employees and managers of the Ministry of Welfare from receiving deputies and responding to their requests.
- Delays in the consideration of applications Due to this situation, citizens cannot obtain information about the status of their applications, the consideration of which may be delayed for six months or longer. This forces them to turn to the deputies.
Reaction of parliamentarians
- Chairman of the committee Andreas Kavkalias emphasised that deputies are forced to play the role of mediators, since citizens do not receive answers from the Ministry.
- Deputy Dimitris Dimitriou called the current situation «difficul and unhealthy».
- Deputy Alexandra Attalidu noted that «it is not the deputy’s job to be an intermediary to provide answers to people who belong to the most vulnerable groups of the population».
Position of the Deputy Minister
- Deputy Minister Clio Papaellina recognised that the old circular of the Ministry does not really allow deputies to visit the Benefits Management Service.
- However, she denied the information about the complete ban on communication or visit of deputies to employees or heads of departments of the Ministry.
Further actions
- The deputies demand clarification of the situation, referring to the words of the employees and heads of the Ministry, who, according to their information, were banned from providing answers.
- Mrs. Papaellina promised to deal with this issue in order to find the «right way of communication» and exclude the possibility of direct communication with employees or heads of the Ministry.
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📣Electoral violations at the University of Cyprus: the polling stations are sealed, legal proceedings are expected
The elections to the student bodies of the University of Cyprus were interrupted due to accusations of electoral fraud. There were cases of violence among students.
Events unfolded on Thursday evening. Voting, which was supposed to last until 19:30, was stopped around 18:50. The reason was the statement of representatives of the «Progressive CF» faction about the attempt of supporters of the «Avangard» faction to throw in several ballots. This led to an escalation of the conflict between the two factions, including fights.
As a result, the election process was stopped. The polling stations were sealed by representatives of all factions that participated in the elections and are under protection.
The «Progressive KF» faction, supported by the «Student Front», ELAM, «Renaisssance» and «Struggle» factions, insists on recognising the elections as invalid through the court. The «Avangard» faction offers to hold consultations.
If the facts of falsification are confirmed, the incident will be considered in accordance with the law. The ballots have been transferred to the office of the ΦΕΠΑΝ secretariat and are under the protection of faction representatives.
Representatives of the «Voice of the Student» faction condemned the events, calling them undermining the democratic process and disrespect for students. They called for a revision of election procedures and condemned any attempts at falsification, emphasising the need for radical changes in the student representation system.
It is expected that further developments will depend on the court’s judgement, if any.
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The elections to the student bodies of the University of Cyprus were interrupted due to accusations of electoral fraud. There were cases of violence among students.
Events unfolded on Thursday evening. Voting, which was supposed to last until 19:30, was stopped around 18:50. The reason was the statement of representatives of the «Progressive CF» faction about the attempt of supporters of the «Avangard» faction to throw in several ballots. This led to an escalation of the conflict between the two factions, including fights.
As a result, the election process was stopped. The polling stations were sealed by representatives of all factions that participated in the elections and are under protection.
The «Progressive KF» faction, supported by the «Student Front», ELAM, «Renaisssance» and «Struggle» factions, insists on recognising the elections as invalid through the court. The «Avangard» faction offers to hold consultations.
If the facts of falsification are confirmed, the incident will be considered in accordance with the law. The ballots have been transferred to the office of the ΦΕΠΑΝ secretariat and are under the protection of faction representatives.
Representatives of the «Voice of the Student» faction condemned the events, calling them undermining the democratic process and disrespect for students. They called for a revision of election procedures and condemned any attempts at falsification, emphasising the need for radical changes in the student representation system.
It is expected that further developments will depend on the court’s judgement, if any.
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🔊Scientists have linked intelligence with music: rappers and pops are at the bottom, indie and classics are at the top
The researchers found out: you can roughly guess the level of IQ by your taste in music. The smartest listen to indie, alternative, ambient and classical - that is, music with deep lyrics and complex structure. But fans of rap, pop and dance hits, according to scientists, are more likely to show lower results in intelligence tests. It’s all about the simplicity of the rhythms and the primitiveness of the texts.
But don’t rush to judge a neighbour who rapped in full in his car in the centre of Limassol. The authors recognise: the conclusions are preliminary, and it’s too early to fully evaluate the mind on the playlist. But it’s still worth showing this research to a friend who only listens to Russian rap. 😄
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The researchers found out: you can roughly guess the level of IQ by your taste in music. The smartest listen to indie, alternative, ambient and classical - that is, music with deep lyrics and complex structure. But fans of rap, pop and dance hits, according to scientists, are more likely to show lower results in intelligence tests. It’s all about the simplicity of the rhythms and the primitiveness of the texts.
But don’t rush to judge a neighbour who rapped in full in his car in the centre of Limassol. The authors recognise: the conclusions are preliminary, and it’s too early to fully evaluate the mind on the playlist. But it’s still worth showing this research to a friend who only listens to Russian rap. 😄
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🔊Scandal before the election: the candidate withdrew after the drug story
The girl, who was going to the elections from the new party of the popular blogger Fidias, abruptly refused to participate. The reason is that an old story has surfaced: a few years ago she was detained with drugs and she served a sentence in northern Cyprus.
She says that this is a «mistake of youth» and on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus she has no problems with the law.
But the competitors immediately hit the party: they say, they take people with a criminal background and do not check candidates.
📌 Result: the candidate left, but the blow came to the whole party - now her reputation is in question.
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The girl, who was going to the elections from the new party of the popular blogger Fidias, abruptly refused to participate. The reason is that an old story has surfaced: a few years ago she was detained with drugs and she served a sentence in northern Cyprus.
She says that this is a «mistake of youth» and on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus she has no problems with the law.
But the competitors immediately hit the party: they say, they take people with a criminal background and do not check candidates.
📌 Result: the candidate left, but the blow came to the whole party - now her reputation is in question.
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🔊Turkey has extended the military warning in the sky over Cyprus: what does it mean
Turkey has extended the special aviation warning (NOTAM) until April 12. It concerns the northern part of Cyprus, near Ercan Airport.
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Military flights can take place in this area - F-16 fighters and drones. During such periods, the sky is partially limited to civil aviation.
📊 This is not a one-time situation - hundreds of such cases of military activity have been recorded in the sky in recent months.
The reason is the tense situation in the Middle East. The conflict is expanding, and Cyprus, as a close region, also falls into the zone of increased attention.
📍 For residents and tourists, this means:
Changes in flights, increased control and general tension in the region are possible.
While the situation remains unstable, such restrictions may be extended further.
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Turkey has extended the special aviation warning (NOTAM) until April 12. It concerns the northern part of Cyprus, near Ercan Airport.
✈️ In simple words:
Military flights can take place in this area - F-16 fighters and drones. During such periods, the sky is partially limited to civil aviation.
📊 This is not a one-time situation - hundreds of such cases of military activity have been recorded in the sky in recent months.
The reason is the tense situation in the Middle East. The conflict is expanding, and Cyprus, as a close region, also falls into the zone of increased attention.
📍 For residents and tourists, this means:
Changes in flights, increased control and general tension in the region are possible.
While the situation remains unstable, such restrictions may be extended further.
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😢Chuck Norris dies aged 86
- Martial artist and action star Chuck Norris has died after a sudden medical emergency in Hawaii, family announced. He was hospitalized in Kauai and was surrounded by loved ones.
- Best known for Walker, Texas Ranger, The Way of the Dragon, Missing in Action and The Delta Force. Rose to fame in the 1970s with Bruce Lee and later became an internet cultural figure.
- Family called him a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had celebrated his 86th birthday earlier this month; fans worldwide shared condolences.
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- Martial artist and action star Chuck Norris has died after a sudden medical emergency in Hawaii, family announced. He was hospitalized in Kauai and was surrounded by loved ones.
- Best known for Walker, Texas Ranger, The Way of the Dragon, Missing in Action and The Delta Force. Rose to fame in the 1970s with Bruce Lee and later became an internet cultural figure.
- Family called him a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had celebrated his 86th birthday earlier this month; fans worldwide shared condolences.
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Invest Cyprus at New York roundtable on FDI flows
New York, 19 Mar 2026 — Invest Cyprus joined a breakfast roundtable with FT Locations and fDi Intelligence, second event after London, focusing on where capital is flowing and growing investor interest in the Eastern Mediterranean amid geopolitical and digital shifts. Investors, business leaders and policymakers attended; discussions held under Chatham House Rule. Cyprus highlighted for EU identity, legal certainty, tech growth and strategic access to Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Invest Cyprus chairman: investors seek resilience, certainty and market access.
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New York, 19 Mar 2026 — Invest Cyprus joined a breakfast roundtable with FT Locations and fDi Intelligence, second event after London, focusing on where capital is flowing and growing investor interest in the Eastern Mediterranean amid geopolitical and digital shifts. Investors, business leaders and policymakers attended; discussions held under Chatham House Rule. Cyprus highlighted for EU identity, legal certainty, tech growth and strategic access to Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Invest Cyprus chairman: investors seek resilience, certainty and market access.
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🤬❗️Man Sought in Paphos Theft❗️
Paphos — Police seek the man pictured for questioning in connection with an investigated case of theft by finding and theft of cash, committed in Paphos district on 28 April 2025. Anyone who knows anything that could help locate or identify him is asked to contact Paphos CID at 26806280, the nearest police station, or the Citizen Line at 1460. Tips can be provided anonymously; all information will be handled confidentially and will help detectives complete inquiries.
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Paphos — Police seek the man pictured for questioning in connection with an investigated case of theft by finding and theft of cash, committed in Paphos district on 28 April 2025. Anyone who knows anything that could help locate or identify him is asked to contact Paphos CID at 26806280, the nearest police station, or the Citizen Line at 1460. Tips can be provided anonymously; all information will be handled confidentially and will help detectives complete inquiries.
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🤩Larnaca: Supreme Court allows challenge to casino search warrant
Supreme Court granted leave to seek Certiorari against a Feb 2026 search warrant at a Larnaca casino. The venue's manager says there was insufficient evidence linking the premises to the alleged offences. Police seized phone videos showing persons restrained and assaulted, filmed June–Sept 2025 on the same sofa and allegedly at the casino; some clips show the manager with a firearm. Court found the warrant's claim that the videos "were recorded on casino premises" vague and not proof of connection. It saw an arguable case on evidence sufficiency and necessity of the warrant, rejected the objection to the DNA-sampling purpose. Leave to file the challenge granted.
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Supreme Court granted leave to seek Certiorari against a Feb 2026 search warrant at a Larnaca casino. The venue's manager says there was insufficient evidence linking the premises to the alleged offences. Police seized phone videos showing persons restrained and assaulted, filmed June–Sept 2025 on the same sofa and allegedly at the casino; some clips show the manager with a firearm. Court found the warrant's claim that the videos "were recorded on casino premises" vague and not proof of connection. It saw an arguable case on evidence sufficiency and necessity of the warrant, rejected the objection to the DNA-sampling purpose. Leave to file the challenge granted.
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🍀Eurostat: Cyprus forest growth outpaces logging
2023 Eurostat data. Natural forest growth after harvest 202,320 m3. Wood removals 10,110 m3. Cyprus shows sustainable timber production as growth markedly exceeds harvesting. EU picture: 23 member states reported net annual increase above removals. Largest gaps: Romania +39.9 million m3, Sweden +26.4 million m3, Poland +26.3 million m3. Only Estonia had removals above growth, -2.5 million m3. Eurostat: sustainable harvesting means planned exploitation, excludes unpredictable losses, and helps gauge the ecological footprint of forest activity.
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2023 Eurostat data. Natural forest growth after harvest 202,320 m3. Wood removals 10,110 m3. Cyprus shows sustainable timber production as growth markedly exceeds harvesting. EU picture: 23 member states reported net annual increase above removals. Largest gaps: Romania +39.9 million m3, Sweden +26.4 million m3, Poland +26.3 million m3. Only Estonia had removals above growth, -2.5 million m3. Eurostat: sustainable harvesting means planned exploitation, excludes unpredictable losses, and helps gauge the ecological footprint of forest activity.
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🔊Cyprus hit by severe weather through the end of March: snow in the mountains, heavy rain, flooding, and hail in Limassol
Weather conditions across the island have sharply deteriorated: snowfall is reported in mountainous areas, while Limassol is experiencing intense rainstorms with hail. Streets are partially flooded, with water accumulating on roads and stairways, disrupting traffic and movement.
According to forecasts, the period of active precipitation will last until March 31. In the coming days, rainfall is expected to exceed normal levels, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms.
Experts warn that such a volume of rain in a short time may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas.
At the same time, even prolonged rainfall is not yet solving the water shortage issue — reservoir levels remain below what is needed ahead of summer.
📌Bottom line: Cyprus faces a series of rainy days until the end of March, with an increased risk of flooding.
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Weather conditions across the island have sharply deteriorated: snowfall is reported in mountainous areas, while Limassol is experiencing intense rainstorms with hail. Streets are partially flooded, with water accumulating on roads and stairways, disrupting traffic and movement.
According to forecasts, the period of active precipitation will last until March 31. In the coming days, rainfall is expected to exceed normal levels, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms.
Experts warn that such a volume of rain in a short time may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas.
At the same time, even prolonged rainfall is not yet solving the water shortage issue — reservoir levels remain below what is needed ahead of summer.
📌Bottom line: Cyprus faces a series of rainy days until the end of March, with an increased risk of flooding.
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🐄Breeders vs Veterinary Services
Breeders to march to Presidential Palace tomorrow; gather at GSP stadium 10:00, depart 11:00. Protest culling of asymptomatic animals and sampling of vaccinated livestock; demand halt to sampling they call illegal outside EU protocols, say sampling valid 28 days after second shot. Claim virus exists in occupied areas where vaccination occurs without culls. Director Pippis denies threatening breeders and rejects allegations. Officers blocked in Geri, police summoned; director warns of fines and jail for obstruction. No new FMD cases today. Vaccinations and sampling continue. To date 20,000 sheep/goats and 1,200 cattle culled.
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Breeders to march to Presidential Palace tomorrow; gather at GSP stadium 10:00, depart 11:00. Protest culling of asymptomatic animals and sampling of vaccinated livestock; demand halt to sampling they call illegal outside EU protocols, say sampling valid 28 days after second shot. Claim virus exists in occupied areas where vaccination occurs without culls. Director Pippis denies threatening breeders and rejects allegations. Officers blocked in Geri, police summoned; director warns of fines and jail for obstruction. No new FMD cases today. Vaccinations and sampling continue. To date 20,000 sheep/goats and 1,200 cattle culled.
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🥩Easter table: Lamb and beef prices rise up to 28%
Consumer Protection Service: comparing 14/4/2025 and 17/3/2026 across four supermarkets. Local lamb (small cuts) +11% to +28%; local boneless beef +14% to +28%. Pork shows high variation (one store -9.8%, another +29.9%).
Price Observatory Feb 2026 (250 products, 400 stores): of 45 product categories, 19 rose, 23 fell, 3 unchanged. Notable monthly increases: fresh vegetables +20%, frozen breaded/prepared meats +16.1%, fresh fish +14.9%. Biggest drop: frozen molluscs -31.2%. Basket price gap among major supermarkets 13.2%.
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Consumer Protection Service: comparing 14/4/2025 and 17/3/2026 across four supermarkets. Local lamb (small cuts) +11% to +28%; local boneless beef +14% to +28%. Pork shows high variation (one store -9.8%, another +29.9%).
Price Observatory Feb 2026 (250 products, 400 stores): of 45 product categories, 19 rose, 23 fell, 3 unchanged. Notable monthly increases: fresh vegetables +20%, frozen breaded/prepared meats +16.1%, fresh fish +14.9%. Biggest drop: frozen molluscs -31.2%. Basket price gap among major supermarkets 13.2%.
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