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👮♂️ TEAR GAS, DETENTIONS AND BARRICADE BREACHES: Protests in Northern Cyprus escalate into clashes
Yesterday, protests by Turkish Cypriots in Northern Cyprus escalated into serious clashes. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside parliament, demanding the reversal of a key wage support suspension and calling for the government’s resignation.
👮♂️ According to witnesses, the situation quickly spiraled out of control: protesters broke through police barricades, leading to confrontations with security forces. Police used tear gas, and multiple detentions were reported.
📌 The protests were backed by more than 60 labor unions, marking one of the strongest signals of public dissatisfaction with recent economic policies.
⚠️ Union leaders warned that if the decision is not reversed, further escalation is likely — including a general strike and acts of civil disobedience.
👉 The situation in Northern Cyprus remains tense, raising concerns over potential political and economic instability in the region.
Yesterday, protests by Turkish Cypriots in Northern Cyprus escalated into serious clashes. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside parliament, demanding the reversal of a key wage support suspension and calling for the government’s resignation.
👮♂️ According to witnesses, the situation quickly spiraled out of control: protesters broke through police barricades, leading to confrontations with security forces. Police used tear gas, and multiple detentions were reported.
📌 The protests were backed by more than 60 labor unions, marking one of the strongest signals of public dissatisfaction with recent economic policies.
⚠️ Union leaders warned that if the decision is not reversed, further escalation is likely — including a general strike and acts of civil disobedience.
👉 The situation in Northern Cyprus remains tense, raising concerns over potential political and economic instability in the region.
🔅Windy skies and wandering showers for Holy Wednesday
Low pressure drifts in. Cloudy mid-day, showers likely in the east. Southwest to west winds 4–5 Bft, gusting to 6 along the southern coast. Sea rather rough. Temperatures: inland 23°C, coasts 21°C, west coast 19°C, mountains 12°C. Tonight: clouds over the western half, isolated shower possible, breezy winds, restless sea. Outlook: Holy Thursday scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, afternoon focus on mountains, inland and southeast; evening more in SW, W and N. Good Friday partly cloudy, morning showers mainly west. Holy Saturday mostly overcast, isolated rain. Temps near seasonal norms.
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Low pressure drifts in. Cloudy mid-day, showers likely in the east. Southwest to west winds 4–5 Bft, gusting to 6 along the southern coast. Sea rather rough. Temperatures: inland 23°C, coasts 21°C, west coast 19°C, mountains 12°C. Tonight: clouds over the western half, isolated shower possible, breezy winds, restless sea. Outlook: Holy Thursday scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, afternoon focus on mountains, inland and southeast; evening more in SW, W and N. Good Friday partly cloudy, morning showers mainly west. Holy Saturday mostly overcast, isolated rain. Temps near seasonal norms.
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🎤This Will Be Your Last Easter — Hulusi Akar’s Threats to Cyprus
Hulusi Akar, ex‑Turkish defence minister and chair of the parliamentary defence committee, posted a provocative message aimed at Cyprus. "Those who dream of Easter in the Turkish Cypriot homeland… this will be your last Easter," he wrote. The post used a song exalting Turkish identity, sacrifice and a "sacred army" narrative. On April 2 he said Cyprus is not a Greek island, advocated two sovereign equal states and called TRNC security non‑negotiable. He stressed Turkish forces are present and ready, adding "Mehmetçik are here and waiting" and "those who cannot swim should not come."
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Hulusi Akar, ex‑Turkish defence minister and chair of the parliamentary defence committee, posted a provocative message aimed at Cyprus. "Those who dream of Easter in the Turkish Cypriot homeland… this will be your last Easter," he wrote. The post used a song exalting Turkish identity, sacrifice and a "sacred army" narrative. On April 2 he said Cyprus is not a Greek island, advocated two sovereign equal states and called TRNC security non‑negotiable. He stressed Turkish forces are present and ready, adding "Mehmetçik are here and waiting" and "those who cannot swim should not come."
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☔️Holy Week Weather: Rain and Hail Expected
Today — increased clouds; isolated coastal showers or thunderstorm possible. From noon developing clouds will bring local rain and isolated storms mainly mountains, south, east and inland; hail possible. Winds SW–NW, light to moderate (3–4 Bf), strengthening late at coasts to 4–5 Bf. Sea calm to slight. Highs ~22°C inland, ~21°C coasts, ~11°C mountains.
Tonight — mainly clear, more clouds west; lows ~9°C inland, ~13°C coasts, ~4°C peaks.
Wed–Fri — spells of cloud with isolated showers/storms, peaking Wed afternoon and Thu; improving Friday afternoon. Temps near seasonal norms, slight rise Wed, small fall by Fri.
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Today — increased clouds; isolated coastal showers or thunderstorm possible. From noon developing clouds will bring local rain and isolated storms mainly mountains, south, east and inland; hail possible. Winds SW–NW, light to moderate (3–4 Bf), strengthening late at coasts to 4–5 Bf. Sea calm to slight. Highs ~22°C inland, ~21°C coasts, ~11°C mountains.
Tonight — mainly clear, more clouds west; lows ~9°C inland, ~13°C coasts, ~4°C peaks.
Wed–Fri — spells of cloud with isolated showers/storms, peaking Wed afternoon and Thu; improving Friday afternoon. Temps near seasonal norms, slight rise Wed, small fall by Fri.
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📊New law regulates and legalises leisure venues
Parliament adopts a new licensing framework replacing the recreation law. Local councils issue licences; Interior Minister may delegate to district officers. Deputy Ministry of Tourism keeps a registry and provides oversight. Venues split into food/leisure and entertainment; one combined licence replaces multiple permits. Hours set by type and season; district officers can adjust hours up to six months. Administrative fines and court closures for safety or health. 18‑month transition. Some unlicensed venues can get special permits (not enclosed entertainment). Applicants must provide plans, engineer and fire safety certificates, health approvals and clean criminal records. Licences valid three years, renewable twice.
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Parliament adopts a new licensing framework replacing the recreation law. Local councils issue licences; Interior Minister may delegate to district officers. Deputy Ministry of Tourism keeps a registry and provides oversight. Venues split into food/leisure and entertainment; one combined licence replaces multiple permits. Hours set by type and season; district officers can adjust hours up to six months. Administrative fines and court closures for safety or health. 18‑month transition. Some unlicensed venues can get special permits (not enclosed entertainment). Applicants must provide plans, engineer and fire safety certificates, health approvals and clean criminal records. Licences valid three years, renewable twice.
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🏠 In Cyprus, parliament has voted to temporarily suspend foreclosures of primary residences. The measure concerns homes worth up to €350,000, aiming to protect them until the end of 2026.
However, there is an important detail: these changes have not yet come into force.
📌 Why?
For the law to take effect, it must be signed by the President. Without his signature, it remains inactive.
👉 At the same time, there is a risk that some provisions may be deemed unconstitutional. In that case, the President may:
— send the laws back to parliament
— or refer them to the court for review
📌 What this means for people
For now, nothing has changed for borrowers — foreclosures have not been officially suspended.
✔️ Only certain changes are likely to take effect:
— the ability to challenge debts through the Financial Ombudsman
— decisions on disputes up to €20,000 may become binding for banks
⚠️ All other measures remain uncertain
📅 More clarity is expected after April 16, when parliament reconvenes and it becomes clear which laws will be finalized.
👉 Bottom line: the issue of foreclosures is far from resolved — much now depends on the President’s decision.
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However, there is an important detail: these changes have not yet come into force.
📌 Why?
For the law to take effect, it must be signed by the President. Without his signature, it remains inactive.
👉 At the same time, there is a risk that some provisions may be deemed unconstitutional. In that case, the President may:
— send the laws back to parliament
— or refer them to the court for review
📌 What this means for people
For now, nothing has changed for borrowers — foreclosures have not been officially suspended.
✔️ Only certain changes are likely to take effect:
— the ability to challenge debts through the Financial Ombudsman
— decisions on disputes up to €20,000 may become binding for banks
⚠️ All other measures remain uncertain
📅 More clarity is expected after April 16, when parliament reconvenes and it becomes clear which laws will be finalized.
👉 Bottom line: the issue of foreclosures is far from resolved — much now depends on the President’s decision.
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🚸🏫510 School Violence Incidents Recorded in Cyprus 2024-25
Safe School Team annual report records 510 incidents in 2024-25. Data from 98 schools (~13% of all). Snapshot across levels and districts. Most incidents in lower secondary. Physical violence most common; verbal abuse next. Cyberbullying rising. Most events on school premises. Contributing factors: family problems, social exclusion, social media. Boys lean toward physical acts; girls toward relational conflict. Hundreds affected by racist incidents. Report flags weak early detection and calls for more teacher training, prevention, family and community cooperation, better data systems. Participation low; not fully representative. Next report due 2026.
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Safe School Team annual report records 510 incidents in 2024-25. Data from 98 schools (~13% of all). Snapshot across levels and districts. Most incidents in lower secondary. Physical violence most common; verbal abuse next. Cyberbullying rising. Most events on school premises. Contributing factors: family problems, social exclusion, social media. Boys lean toward physical acts; girls toward relational conflict. Hundreds affected by racist incidents. Report flags weak early detection and calls for more teacher training, prevention, family and community cooperation, better data systems. Participation low; not fully representative. Next report due 2026.
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🔥Nine people endangered in Larnaca house fire; probable electrical fault
Nine residents were endangered by a house fire in Larnaca early morning, Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis said. Earlier report mentioned six injured. Fire Service, Electromechanical Service and Police investigate; most likely cause an electrical problem. Second floor suffered extensive fire and heat damage; wooden roof collapsed. Residents evacuated to a safe area before firefighters arrived. Ambulance crews checked occupants for smoke inhalation; one person taken to hospital as precaution after a panic attack.
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Nine residents were endangered by a house fire in Larnaca early morning, Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis said. Earlier report mentioned six injured. Fire Service, Electromechanical Service and Police investigate; most likely cause an electrical problem. Second floor suffered extensive fire and heat damage; wooden roof collapsed. Residents evacuated to a safe area before firefighters arrived. Ambulance crews checked occupants for smoke inhalation; one person taken to hospital as precaution after a panic attack.
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🐄Veterinary Services: Full and smooth cooperation with Stavros Malas
No dispute exists between the Director and any citizen, especially Stavros Malas; Veterinary Services confirm full and smooth cooperation. In a Holy Wednesday release replying to a press report about a clash over foot‑and‑mouth disease, they say efforts focus on protecting animal health, supporting the livestock sector and the national economy. The 31 March letter to the Special Scientific Committee only sought clarifications on eligibility for EU co‑funding of farmer compensation. DG Health was consulted before national steps and the letter was shared with Mr Malas for information. No opposition to any state choice was expressed.
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No dispute exists between the Director and any citizen, especially Stavros Malas; Veterinary Services confirm full and smooth cooperation. In a Holy Wednesday release replying to a press report about a clash over foot‑and‑mouth disease, they say efforts focus on protecting animal health, supporting the livestock sector and the national economy. The 31 March letter to the Special Scientific Committee only sought clarifications on eligibility for EU co‑funding of farmer compensation. DG Health was consulted before national steps and the letter was shared with Mr Malas for information. No opposition to any state choice was expressed.
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🚨On-the-spot licence suspensions
Police: Minister of Transport delegated to Police Chief authority to suspend licences when public safety is at risk. From 6 Apr 2026 officers deliver suspension letters immediately at roadside if a preliminary saliva test shows drugs or a final breath test shows alcohol. Triggering offences: driving/attempted driving under drugs; refusal to give saliva; second alcohol offence within 12 months in serious non-settleable cases; unjustified refusal to give breath sample. Cases go to court promptly. To recover licence send recent original medical certificate to Road Transport Dept and attend Medical Board to confirm fitness. Measure aims to cut delays and improve road safety.
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Police: Minister of Transport delegated to Police Chief authority to suspend licences when public safety is at risk. From 6 Apr 2026 officers deliver suspension letters immediately at roadside if a preliminary saliva test shows drugs or a final breath test shows alcohol. Triggering offences: driving/attempted driving under drugs; refusal to give saliva; second alcohol offence within 12 months in serious non-settleable cases; unjustified refusal to give breath sample. Cases go to court promptly. To recover licence send recent original medical certificate to Road Transport Dept and attend Medical Board to confirm fitness. Measure aims to cut delays and improve road safety.
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🚓Seven-year jail term for 26-year-old over attempted murder in Limassol
Limassol Criminal Court sentenced a 26-year-old to seven years after conviction for attempted murder, unlawful possession of drugs and causing grievous bodily harm. A 22-year-old in the same case received a 2½-year suspended sentence.
The attempt occurred on December 30, 2024; the 39-year-old victim was shot in the leg. Search of the 26-year-old's residence, where the 22-year-old also lived, uncovered cannabis (2,435 g), cannabis resin (940 g) and cocaine (105 g).
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Limassol Criminal Court sentenced a 26-year-old to seven years after conviction for attempted murder, unlawful possession of drugs and causing grievous bodily harm. A 22-year-old in the same case received a 2½-year suspended sentence.
The attempt occurred on December 30, 2024; the 39-year-old victim was shot in the leg. Search of the 26-year-old's residence, where the 22-year-old also lived, uncovered cannabis (2,435 g), cannabis resin (940 g) and cocaine (105 g).
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📦🤷Limassol: 22- and 20-year jail terms for two after 100+ kg of drugs found in inflatable boats
- Criminal Court of Limassol today sentenced a 62‑year‑old to 22 years and a 47‑year‑old to 20 years, finding them guilty of illegal possession of narcotics.
- Both were arrested on 23/09/2025 in Limassol during a coordinated operation by the police drug squad and Customs.
- Investigators located over 100 kilograms of controlled substances on inflatable vessels.
- Convictions relate to unlawful possession; custodial sentences imposed.
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- Criminal Court of Limassol today sentenced a 62‑year‑old to 22 years and a 47‑year‑old to 20 years, finding them guilty of illegal possession of narcotics.
- Both were arrested on 23/09/2025 in Limassol during a coordinated operation by the police drug squad and Customs.
- Investigators located over 100 kilograms of controlled substances on inflatable vessels.
- Convictions relate to unlawful possession; custodial sentences imposed.
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