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⏳African dust: Labour Inspection urges avoiding open spaces
High dust concentrations recorded Friday by ground stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labour Inspection. Dust contains inhalable particles (PM10) that may affect health. Public, especially vulnerable groups (children, elderly, patients), urged to avoid open spaces until the episode ends. Employers must assess risks and apply organisational/technical measures; outdoor workers should use personal protective equipment. Hourly values at 07:00 — Nicosia 1167.7, Limassol 161.8, Larnaca 481.3, Paralimni 326.4, Paphos 793.8, Zygi 191.8, Agia Marina Xyliatou 2047.0 μg/m3. Legal daily PM10 limit 50 μg/m3.
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High dust concentrations recorded Friday by ground stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labour Inspection. Dust contains inhalable particles (PM10) that may affect health. Public, especially vulnerable groups (children, elderly, patients), urged to avoid open spaces until the episode ends. Employers must assess risks and apply organisational/technical measures; outdoor workers should use personal protective equipment. Hourly values at 07:00 — Nicosia 1167.7, Limassol 161.8, Larnaca 481.3, Paralimni 326.4, Paphos 793.8, Zygi 191.8, Agia Marina Xyliatou 2047.0 μg/m3. Legal daily PM10 limit 50 μg/m3.
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🔥Municipalities mobilize for Easter bonfires — this year's plan
Easter approaches, traditional bonfires resurface; municipal authorities mobilize to prevent dangerous incidents.
Andreas Vyras, President of the Union of Municipalities, stresses that absence of new legislation is not a permit for laxity.
Events spotted in neighbourhoods since Christmas are "clearly illegal", he says; there is no legal gap blocking enforcement.
Fire permits are granted only by municipalities under strict conditions; none have been issued this year.
Municipal crews run large operations to collect wood, tyres and waste before lighting, incurring significant expense and near round‑the‑clock work.
When crews encounter aggressive behaviour or risk to staff, policing responsibility takes over; in case of blaze the Fire Service has final authority.
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Easter approaches, traditional bonfires resurface; municipal authorities mobilize to prevent dangerous incidents.
Andreas Vyras, President of the Union of Municipalities, stresses that absence of new legislation is not a permit for laxity.
Events spotted in neighbourhoods since Christmas are "clearly illegal", he says; there is no legal gap blocking enforcement.
Fire permits are granted only by municipalities under strict conditions; none have been issued this year.
Municipal crews run large operations to collect wood, tyres and waste before lighting, incurring significant expense and near round‑the‑clock work.
When crews encounter aggressive behaviour or risk to staff, policing responsibility takes over; in case of blaze the Fire Service has final authority.
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⚒️High dust in atmosphere — Outdoor works suspended
Labour Inspection Dept announced Friday morning pause and rescheduling of outdoor work and activities due to very high dust concentrations.
Ground stations of the Department's Air Quality Monitoring Network record PM10 levels exceeding 200 μg/m3.
Under the Safety and Health at Work (Code of Practice for Protection during Dust Episodes) Decree 2022 (K.D.P. 410/2022) all outdoor works must stop and be rescheduled after the episode ends.
The Department will keep monitoring particulate concentrations and will issue a further notice when levels return to normal.
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Labour Inspection Dept announced Friday morning pause and rescheduling of outdoor work and activities due to very high dust concentrations.
Ground stations of the Department's Air Quality Monitoring Network record PM10 levels exceeding 200 μg/m3.
Under the Safety and Health at Work (Code of Practice for Protection during Dust Episodes) Decree 2022 (K.D.P. 410/2022) all outdoor works must stop and be rescheduled after the episode ends.
The Department will keep monitoring particulate concentrations and will issue a further notice when levels return to normal.
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🧬The "TRNC" Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the replacement of donors in an IVF clinic
The Minister of Health of the unrecognized TRNC, Hakan Dinçurek, announced the start of an official investigation following publications by international media, including the BBC. The issue concerns the unauthorized substitution of selected sperm and egg donors at the Dogus Fertility Clinic. 📰⚖️
The essence of the claims:
🔹 At least three families accuse the clinic of using donors different from those selected
🔹 In one family, two children were born from two unknown donors instead of one selected
🔹 Similar complaints have been received from other patients
What do the authorities of the "TRNC" say?
Dinçurek stated that the media reports are being treated as official statements. The results of the investigation will be made public. Checks of IVF clinics are already being carried out. The cases mentioned in the media relate to 2016, so the investigation will be based on the legislation in force at that time. If necessary, administrative or judicial measures will be taken. 🏛️📑
Context:
The unrecognized TRNC has become a popular destination for Britons wishing to undergo IVF: low prices, high success rates, the possibility of choosing the gender (prohibited in the UK). The British regulator HFEA officially warns about the risks of obtaining such services abroad. ⚠️🇬🇧
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The Minister of Health of the unrecognized TRNC, Hakan Dinçurek, announced the start of an official investigation following publications by international media, including the BBC. The issue concerns the unauthorized substitution of selected sperm and egg donors at the Dogus Fertility Clinic. 📰⚖️
The essence of the claims:
🔹 At least three families accuse the clinic of using donors different from those selected
🔹 In one family, two children were born from two unknown donors instead of one selected
🔹 Similar complaints have been received from other patients
What do the authorities of the "TRNC" say?
Dinçurek stated that the media reports are being treated as official statements. The results of the investigation will be made public. Checks of IVF clinics are already being carried out. The cases mentioned in the media relate to 2016, so the investigation will be based on the legislation in force at that time. If necessary, administrative or judicial measures will be taken. 🏛️📑
Context:
The unrecognized TRNC has become a popular destination for Britons wishing to undergo IVF: low prices, high success rates, the possibility of choosing the gender (prohibited in the UK). The British regulator HFEA officially warns about the risks of obtaining such services abroad. ⚠️🇬🇧
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🐄**A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been reported in Cyprus: the number of infected farms has reached 50
****The Cyprus Veterinary Service reported a new case of foot-and-mouth disease, detected on April 3 in the Dromolaxia area. There are 85 animals on the farm. Extensive testing is being conducted, after which all the animals will be destroyed. 🧪⚠️
📊 Current epidemiological situation:
🔹 Total number of infected farms — 50
🔹 Since the start of the outbreak, about 30,000 animals have been destroyed
🔹 Infected farms are located in the districts of Larnaca (46) and Nicosia (3)
🔹 The districts of Paphos and Limassol remain free from the disease so far
💉 Vaccination:
🔹 Large horned livestock (second dose) — 52%
🔹 Sheep and goats (second dose) — 26.5%
Vaccination of pigs has begun. Priority is given to farms in infected areas. 🐖
📌 Control measures
The quarantine on all farms in the country has been extended at least until May 1, 2026. Movements of livestock, grazing of animals, and transportation of feed are prohibited without special permits.
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⚠️ Important: foot-and-mouth disease does not pose a danger to humans - neither during contact, nor when consuming meat or milk.
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****The Cyprus Veterinary Service reported a new case of foot-and-mouth disease, detected on April 3 in the Dromolaxia area. There are 85 animals on the farm. Extensive testing is being conducted, after which all the animals will be destroyed. 🧪⚠️
📊 Current epidemiological situation:
🔹 Total number of infected farms — 50
🔹 Since the start of the outbreak, about 30,000 animals have been destroyed
🔹 Infected farms are located in the districts of Larnaca (46) and Nicosia (3)
🔹 The districts of Paphos and Limassol remain free from the disease so far
💉 Vaccination:
🔹 Large horned livestock (second dose) — 52%
🔹 Sheep and goats (second dose) — 26.5%
Vaccination of pigs has begun. Priority is given to farms in infected areas. 🐖
📌 Control measures
The quarantine on all farms in the country has been extended at least until May 1, 2026. Movements of livestock, grazing of animals, and transportation of feed are prohibited without special permits.
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⚠️ Important: foot-and-mouth disease does not pose a danger to humans - neither during contact, nor when consuming meat or milk.
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📲EU Parliament approves ban on 'nudifier' apps
EU amends AI Act, sets clearer timetable and business support.
Parliament delays key milestones to 2027 to give time for standards and compliance technologies.
Expert Sotirios Hatzis says AI outpaces control tools; enforcement needs better tech.
Parliament also approves a universal ban on 'nudifier' apps - deepfake tools that produce non-consensual nude images or videos.
National AI taskforces must ensure compliance and shape policies to harness AI benefits.
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EU amends AI Act, sets clearer timetable and business support.
Parliament delays key milestones to 2027 to give time for standards and compliance technologies.
Expert Sotirios Hatzis says AI outpaces control tools; enforcement needs better tech.
Parliament also approves a universal ban on 'nudifier' apps - deepfake tools that produce non-consensual nude images or videos.
National AI taskforces must ensure compliance and shape policies to harness AI benefits.
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🎤Ioannou: Institutional safeguards and transparency for NGOs; new bill in consultation
Minister Konstantinos Ioannou opened the 3rd annual dialogue with the Volunteer Coordinating Council and NGOs. He described volunteering as a pillar of social cohesion and NGOs as key in addressing social, environmental and emergency challenges, defending rights and aiding vulnerable groups. The Interior Ministry promotes legal regulation: registration, disclosure of board members to the registrar and financial reporting. A broad amendment to the Associations and Foundations law is in public consultation and aligned with international recommendations. A separate reform for sports clubs is progressing. The dialogue concluded successfully and the Council welcomed the forum.
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Minister Konstantinos Ioannou opened the 3rd annual dialogue with the Volunteer Coordinating Council and NGOs. He described volunteering as a pillar of social cohesion and NGOs as key in addressing social, environmental and emergency challenges, defending rights and aiding vulnerable groups. The Interior Ministry promotes legal regulation: registration, disclosure of board members to the registrar and financial reporting. A broad amendment to the Associations and Foundations law is in public consultation and aligned with international recommendations. A separate reform for sports clubs is progressing. The dialogue concluded successfully and the Council welcomed the forum.
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🎤Kliridis on "Sandy": Flight Abroad, Alleged Child Abuse and Refusal to Testify
Kliridis says "Sandy" is real, visited his office and handed documents; she sought protection, did not want to file a complaint or testify. She fled abroad with her children around 2019–2023, later returned and had sporadic contact. Kliridis repeats claim one of her three minor children is fathered by ex‑judge Michalakis Christodoulou; Christodoulou says their link was 2020–2021 and named her Kyriaki Kyriakou. Documents allegedly went to journalist Makarios Drousiotis; Kliridis calls the material a major scandal.
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Kliridis says "Sandy" is real, visited his office and handed documents; she sought protection, did not want to file a complaint or testify. She fled abroad with her children around 2019–2023, later returned and had sporadic contact. Kliridis repeats claim one of her three minor children is fathered by ex‑judge Michalakis Christodoulou; Christodoulou says their link was 2020–2021 and named her Kyriaki Kyriakou. Documents allegedly went to journalist Makarios Drousiotis; Kliridis calls the material a major scandal.
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💸Student Grant 2025/26: Application Dates and Key Changes
Grants Service announces applications open 6 Apr 2026 10:00 — close 8 May 2026 14:00, pending final vote.
Amendment raises each income band by €5,000; grant +10% for households up to €44,000; income and asset tests removed for families with more than five dependents.
For families with >2 children the €64,000 cap increases by €5,000 for each child beyond the second; no cap for families with 5+ dependents.
Applications filed by parents/legal guardians; students may apply if parents deceased, missing, abandoned and under welfare care, or if student is married, widowed or divorced.
Applicants must hold an authenticated CY Login account (ID verification and two‑step access). Submit full documentation to speed processing; further details available from the Grants Service.
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Grants Service announces applications open 6 Apr 2026 10:00 — close 8 May 2026 14:00, pending final vote.
Amendment raises each income band by €5,000; grant +10% for households up to €44,000; income and asset tests removed for families with more than five dependents.
For families with >2 children the €64,000 cap increases by €5,000 for each child beyond the second; no cap for families with 5+ dependents.
Applications filed by parents/legal guardians; students may apply if parents deceased, missing, abandoned and under welfare care, or if student is married, widowed or divorced.
Applicants must hold an authenticated CY Login account (ID verification and two‑step access). Submit full documentation to speed processing; further details available from the Grants Service.
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Turkey Condemns Cyprus Attack, Flags EOKA Revival
- Turkish presidency denounced stone-and-improvised-explosive assault on civilians near Promachonas Rokka in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, urged swift identification and prosecution, said Burhanettin Duran.
- AKP spokesman Omer Çelik demanded accountability and vowed support for Turkish Cypriots.
- Opposition voices echoed condemnation and solidarity.
- MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called Cyprus a national issue and warned of rising threats.
- Pro-government media and analysts warn of a renewed EOKA presence; reports say attackers fled after security forces intervened and urge heightened vigilance to prevent escalation.
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- Turkish presidency denounced stone-and-improvised-explosive assault on civilians near Promachonas Rokka in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, urged swift identification and prosecution, said Burhanettin Duran.
- AKP spokesman Omer Çelik demanded accountability and vowed support for Turkish Cypriots.
- Opposition voices echoed condemnation and solidarity.
- MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called Cyprus a national issue and warned of rising threats.
- Pro-government media and analysts warn of a renewed EOKA presence; reports say attackers fled after security forces intervened and urge heightened vigilance to prevent escalation.
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🛳️⚓️Limassol Port: Rescue drill succeeds at container terminal
26 March — large‑scale readiness exercise at Limassol container terminal with Eurogate CTL staff, EMΑK disaster unit and Fire Service. Scenario: rescue of injured person from 70 m on a gantry crane. Rescuers used special harness and a 60 m telescopic platform operated by trained Limassol fire crews. Eurogate Safety Chief Sokratis Christodoulou expressed full satisfaction. Operations Director Alexandros Demetriades said results will be reviewed to improve readiness. EMΑK Commander Charalambos Charalampous stressed investment in modern equipment and joint ongoing training to protect citizens and workers.
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26 March — large‑scale readiness exercise at Limassol container terminal with Eurogate CTL staff, EMΑK disaster unit and Fire Service. Scenario: rescue of injured person from 70 m on a gantry crane. Rescuers used special harness and a 60 m telescopic platform operated by trained Limassol fire crews. Eurogate Safety Chief Sokratis Christodoulou expressed full satisfaction. Operations Director Alexandros Demetriades said results will be reviewed to improve readiness. EMΑK Commander Charalambos Charalampous stressed investment in modern equipment and joint ongoing training to protect citizens and workers.
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