😖❄️Yellow warning: strong storms, winds and hail
Yellow warning issued for strong thunderstorms, winds and hail. Rain 35–50 mm; hail possible. Warning 10:00–17:00. Low pressure over area. Intermittent showers and isolated storms, first coasts and mountains then inland. Troodos peaks: sleet or snow. Winds SW–W, moderate to strong (4–5 Bf), locally very strong (5–6 Bf). Sea rough. Day temps ~17°C inland/coasts, ~6°C on highest mountains. Tonight showers; temps ~8°C inland, ~12°C coasts, ~2°C mountains; local frost possible. Sun–Tue: intermittent rain and isolated storms; hail possible; snow/sleet on high peaks. Chionistra snow depth 21 cm.
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📄Council of Europe: Cyprus not cleared on pushbacks
- Committee of Ministers says Cypriot evidence insufficient after 2024 ECHR ruling on illegal pushbacks.
- NGOs told Strasbourg that returns continued in 2025, alleging five sea pushbacks sending about 160 Syrians back to Syria; reports of land returns and detention in the buffer zone.
- Investigative data questioned official timeline of March 2025 shipwreck off Kavo Greco with 7 dead and 12 missing.
- Cyprus says it paid damages, updated "Naukratis" plan, runs reception centre and trains police.
- Committee requests updated information by 1 Dec 2026; asks for clearer risk assessments, written decisions, effective remedies and third‑state cooperation; case stays under enhanced supervision.
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🔥Fire Service Active: Fallen Trees and Flooded Buildings
Fire Service operated continuously over the past 24 hours due to bad weather, responding to 25 incidents: 5 fires, 19 special services and 1 false call. Weather-related calls numbered 10 nationwide.

Nicosia — Flasou, Old Nicosia: 2 tree falls/movements, 1 flooded basement.
Limassol — Agia Fyla, Apsaisia, Limassol, Neapoli: 2 tree falls, 2 flooded premises.
Larnaca (Pyla): 1 tree fall.
Paphos — Polis Chrysochous, Paphos city: 2 water extractions from flooded basements.

Fire Service remains on heightened readiness.
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🌊Surging Amathus River Records Biggest Flow in Years
- Video shows powerful flow into Germasogeia dam.
- Reported as the heaviest discharge in recent years, boosting reservoir levels.
- Authorities say dam will be in better condition than last year and the prospect of total summer drying has been largely averted.
- Water management teams assess inflow and sediment; some bank erosion observed.
- Public reminded to avoid riverbeds and follow official instructions as conditions evolve.
- More inflow possible after recent storms; teams continue monitoring closely.
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🐄Veterinary Services: Farmers' protest raises spread of foot‑and‑mouth
Veterinary Services say today's farmers' gatherings raise spread of foot‑and‑mouth. Vets not seeking punishment; obstructing or not complying may forfeit compensation and incur fines up to €5,000. Vets and farmers are allies for healthy animals and stable production. Protest at 11:00 from GSP to Presidential Palace. Controls aim to trace animal movements linked to cases; sampling has no time limit. Labs detect antibodies; vaccine antibodies distinguishable. Since 15 Dec guidance sent to reduce movements. 24/7 hotlines operate. Vets may enter holdings for checks; compliance protects farmers and helps restore normal.
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🥀Vandalized grave at Geri Cemetery, dead cat found nearby
Relatives visiting a loved one's tomb at Geri Cemetery found the grave vandalized. Upside-down vases, broken flowerpots and damaged ornaments reported. The deceased's half-sister Joanna Ioannou said she found a dead cat beside the monument and called municipal crews, who removed the animal. She also notified police; officers reportedly said patrols are frequent but incidents continue. Ioannou urges authorities to take measures to prevent further desecrations.
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Busts of Germasogeia Heroes Stolen
Unknown perpetrators removed the bronze busts honoring local heroes in Germasogeia, municipal deputy mayor calls the act shameful and deeply condemnable. Deputy Mayor Christos Papamichael says the theft is not mere vandalism but an affront to the community's history and memory. He warns those who think such acts erase heroic deeds are mistaken: the legacy cannot be stolen or destroyed. Municipality urges society to oppose such incidents and protect its historical identity.
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🪧Farmers begin march to Presidential Palace with coffin protest
Nicosia, Sat 21 Mar 2026 — Livestock breeders set off this morning to the Presidential Palace protesting the culling of asymptomatic animals and effects of foot‑and‑mouth disease. They gathered at the GSP parking lot at 10:00; march scheduled to start at 11:00 and end at the Presidential. A significant police presence is escorting the procession. Veterinary Services warned the gathering could sharply increase virus spread. Police say route will follow Iosif Hadjiosif and Athalassa roads; traffic measures in force.
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❄️❌Drivers: Roads closed and hazardous after bad weather
Vavatsinia–Agioi Vavatsinia road closed to traffic due to landslips, fallen rocks and soil masses.
Spilia–Sarandi road remains closed after landslips; Spilia–Kyperounta remains hazardous.
Pedoulas–Prodromou road hazardous from landslips and heavy rain; dense fog limits visibility.
Platres–Troodos, Karvouna–Troodos and Prodromou–Troodos open only to vehicles with snow chains or four-wheel drive; snow and fog reported.
In mountain and semi-mountain areas rock and soil falls onto carriageways make roads dangerous.
Drivers urged to exercise extreme caution, keep safe distances and drive with lights on.
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💦Dams: Significant inflows expected but authorities cautious
Ongoing rains bring notable inflows to reservoirs, yet the Water Development Department remains cautious, says director Iliana Tofa-Christidou. Final inflows will be clear at end of April. Kouris dam at 21.2% vs 20.3% last year. Additional inflows expected until March 25. Eight million cubic metres moved from Arminou via the Southern Pipeline, so gains are not solely from Kouris basin. Authorities stress strict daily management, urge collective water saving and repair of networks to cut losses. Germasogeia 14.1% (26.7% LY), Polemidia 40% (39.6% LY).
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🎤Varoufakis to Hurriyet: Greece Shouldn't Have Sent F-16s and Belhara to Cyprus
Varoufakis tells Hurriyet: Turkey is doing what Greece failed to do — positioning itself as mediator.
He accuses Greece of falling under US and Israeli influence.
He says the PM sent four F‑16s and the Belhara frigate supposedly to protect Cyprus but in reality to safeguard the British base there.
He adds the base is used by the US to strike in Gaza and Iran.
He calls the decision mistaken and Greek foreign policy disgraceful; praises Turkey’s gains.
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📄Teenager Saleh Mohammadi Executed in Protest-Related Case
Iran carried out executions linked to protests, including Saleh Mohammadi, identified as a teenage national wrestler.
The Supreme Court upheld death sentences for Mohammadi, Mehdi Ghasemi and Saeed Davoudi, accused of killing two police officers.
State media said they were convicted of moharebeh.
Human rights groups say confessions were coerced and fair trial rights denied.
Protests began over economic hardship and spread nationwide; reports describe a deadly crackdown and large-scale casualties.
The executions add to international concern over Iran's handling of dissent and capital punishment.
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⚠️Overturned vehicle on Limassol–Paphos highway; driver hospitalized⚠️
Sat ~13:00 — Vehicle overturned on the Limassol–Paphos motorway near Paramali. Under investigation: the driver appears to have lost control before the rollover. British Bases Police responded first, as the location falls within their jurisdiction, and were assisted by Cyprus Police officers. An ambulance transported the driver to hospital for medical checks. No further details on injuries have been released. Video of the incident is circulating online. Traffic in the area was affected briefly.
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🪧When Schools Close for Easter
Three weeks remain until Easter; students and parents are already arranging plans. The Education Ministry's updated calendar for the 2025–2026 school year places the Easter recess from Holy Monday, 6 April, through Sunday, 17 April. The final day of classes before the break is Friday, 3 April; pupils return to classrooms on Monday, 20 April. The schedule applies to all school levels nationwide. Families can schedule travel or use the 16 days off for rest and study ahead of forthcoming exams.
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🎤Farmers Protest in Nicosia, Accuse Minister of Ordering Door Break‑ins
Livestock breeders gathered at the Presidential Palace protesting mass culling over foot‑and‑mouth disease. They handed a memorandum to DG Andreas Grigoriou and demanded signed written proof before any killings. Farmers from Geri, Kofinou and Limassol accuse Veterinary Services of poor communication and Minister Maria Panayiotou of ordering vets to force entry into a Geri farm; a young farmer was arrested after refusing sampling without protocol signatures. Heavy police escort; protesters left disappointed after being told culling will continue and warned of escalation.
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🌪️🌊Missile video north of Cyprus; occupied authorities deny territorial firing
- Video filmed by a Turkish Cypriot near Balalan off Dip Karapaz appears to show multiple missiles launched in quick succession from a submarine north of Cyprus.
- The submarine has not been identified; footage is reported to have been recorded in international waters.
- Estimated missile range exceeds 1,200 km and their trajectory is thought to be toward Iran.
- The so‑called Presidency "Center for Misinformation" in the occupied areas and the local security command say the launch did not occur within TRNC or Turkish territorial waters and reject social media claims of a breach.
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🔊 Accident in Ypsonas: motorcyclist involved in crash at roundabout

A road accident involving a motorcyclist occurred in the Ypsonas area at a roundabout. According to preliminary eyewitness reports, the rider lost control and crashed.

There has been no official confirmation or detailed information from the police at this time.
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💻Responded to bogus job ad, lost €107,000 in crypto
Limassol police probe online fraud after complainant replied to a job ad on a social network on March 12. Perpetrators asked him to install a specific application on his computer for a video interview. He followed instructions and installed the app, then discovered later that cryptocurrencies worth €107,000 had been stolen from two electronic wallets. Authorities are examining whether the app installed malware that allowed the theft. Case under investigation by the Financial Crime Investigation Unit of Limassol CID.
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🔊 Accident on Limassol–Paphos highway: car overturns, driver hospitalized
At around 13:00, an accident occurred on the Limassol–Paphos highway near Paramali. For reasons still unknown, a vehicle lost control and overturned.

An ambulance arrived at the scene, and the injured driver was taken to hospital for examination. Both the British Bases Police and the Cyprus Police were involved in the response. The circumstances are under investigation.
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