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**โ›ฝ Europe has three weeks of jet fuel left โ€” Cyprus in the danger zone
**European airports could face a systemic shortage of aviation kerosene within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, ACI Europe โ€” an association representing over 600 airports on the continent โ€” has warned.**
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ What is happening?
**Seven Italian airports have already restricted access to fuel due to physical shortages. China and India have introduced protectionist measures to safeguard domestic reserves. The cause: the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 50% of Europe's jet fuel imports pass, is effectively closed.**
๐Ÿ“ˆ Prices have skyrocketed
Jet fuel has risen 135% โ€” from $85โ€“90 to $150โ€“200 per barrel. The European benchmark price has reached $1,838 per ton, compared to $831 before the conflict.
โš ๏ธ Why this is a disaster for Cyprus?
****The island is completely dependent on air travel. Tourism accounts for 14% of Cyprus's GDP. Fuel disruptions at the height of summer would mean:
โ€” flight cancellations and reductions
โ€” rising ticket prices (analysts forecast +15โ€“30%)
โ€” tourists shifting to the Western Mediterranean
EasyJet and Jet2 are already seeing weaker demand for flights to Larnaca and Paphos โ€” bookings are shifting to Spain. EasyJet warns that prices will start rising toward the end of summer, once hedges run out.

๐Ÿ๏ธ Cyprus and Greece in the highest risk zone
According to Morningstar DBRS, these two EU countries will suffer the most from the economic fallout of the conflict โ€” through tourism and shipping. The Central Bank of Cyprus has already lowered its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.7%.****
๐Ÿ˜ข For now, fuel reserves will last a few weeks, but suppliers cannot guarantee deliveries in May. Summer is under threat.
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๐Ÿจ**Easter in Cyprus: hotels only 25โ€“45% full, cancellations continue
**The Easter holidays did not bring a boost to Cypriot hotels. Average occupancy was only 25โ€“45%, and the pace of summer bookings has remained unchanged for five weeks. Tourists continue to cancel trips due to the situation in the Middle East.

๐Ÿ“‰ Why is it so bad?
PASYXE hoteliers' association chairman Christos Angelidis explained: "Easter is not a traditional period for Cypriots to stay in hotels โ€” they prefer trips abroad or family gatherings." Most hotels have already opened, while the rest will start welcoming guests by April 20.

โ˜€๏ธ What about summer?
"We are in the same situation as five weeks ago. Cancellations continue, and booking rates are not high enough to turn things around. There are almost no signs of recovery," Angelidis stated. Cyprus continues to be associated with a conflict zone, even though the island is far from the fighting.

๐Ÿ“ข How are they trying to save the season?
Hoteliers are launching ad campaigns on social media, stepping up contact with tour operators, and making trips abroad. "The campaign to promote Cyprus as a safe destination must continue and be intensified throughout the year," the association chairman emphasized.**
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๐Ÿšจ**Chaos at European airports due to new EES system: how it will affect travelers from Cyprus
**On April 10, Schengen countries fully launched the Entry/Exit System (EES). Third-country nationals (including Russians, Ukrainians, and Britons) must now provide biometrics โ€” a photo and fingerprints โ€” at every entry .

What is happening in Europe?

Airports in Milan, Lisbon, Geneva, Brussels, and Amsterdam are seeing queues of 2โ€“3 hours. At Milan Linate, around 100 easyJet passengers missed their flight to Manchester, and people fainted in the stuffy conditions . Portugal even temporarily suspended biometric collection for departures to ease terminal congestion . Airports Council International (ACI) Europe is urging the EU to suspend the system when overloads occur.

What does this mean for flights from Cyprus?

Cyprus is not yet in Schengen, so passports are still stamped as before. But if you fly to Greece, Germany, or France โ€” you will encounter EES upon arrival. Cyprus and Ireland are the only countries that will continue stamping passports .

What you need to know:

โ€” Who does it affect? All non-EU citizens, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Britons โ€” even if you have visa-free travel .

โ€” What data is required? Photo and 4 fingerprints on first entry. Children under 12 โ€” photo only. Data is stored for 3 years .

โ€” 90/180-day rule is now automated. Overstaying can result in fines or an entry ban across all 29 EES countries .

โ€” Cyprus residence permit holders are not exempt. If your passport requires a Schengen visa, you must go through the full procedure.

What to do to avoid missing your flight:

Arrive at the airport at least 3โ€“4 hours before departure . EES registration is free and requires no advance appointment. Refusing to provide biometrics = refusal of entry.

Queues are expected in the coming weeks, so plan your flights with extra time in mind.**
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๐Ÿšจ**Overnight police raids: 7 arrests, 194 fines, and 12 vehicles impounded
**Police carried out another large-scale overnight operation across Cyprus.

๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ Seven people were arrested โ€” for drunk driving, theft, assault on a police officer, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.

๐Ÿš— 477 vehicles were stopped, 621 people were checked.

๐Ÿ“ 194 traffic fines were issued, 49 of them for speeding.

๐Ÿท Alcohol and drugs:
โ€” 302 alcohol tests โ€” 21 positive
โ€” preliminary drug tests โ€” 5 positive

๐Ÿš˜ 12 vehicles were impounded.

๐Ÿช 37 establishments were checked โ€” 4 complaints related to licenses were recorded.

Police continue enhanced raids every day. If you are behind the wheel โ€” don't drink, don't speed, and make sure your documents are in order.**
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๐Ÿšฒ**Delivery courier robbed while making a delivery โ€” e-bike and phone stolen
**Yesterday around 9:30 PM, a 24-year-old courier arrived in the Tula area to deliver an order. The location was poorly lit.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ According to the victim, as he approached the drop-off point, 3โ€“4 people in dark clothing with an aggressive demeanor ran toward him. He abandoned his e-bike and the phone attached to it and fled.

The suspects took the bike and escaped. They did not physically attack the courier.**
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๐Ÿ’ฃ**13.6 kg of TNT went missing from the Kalochorio military firing range โ€” investigation closed, but questions remain
**Cyprus police have completed an investigation into the disappearance of explosives during a National Guard exercise. The incident occurred on January 31 at the Kalochorio firing range (Larnaca district). Two charges with a total weight of 13.6 kg in TNT equivalent went missing.

How did it happen?

According to the Ministry of Defense, on January 29, engineering corps carried out a planned controlled detonation of munitions. Explosives were placed at three points. Two detonations occurred, the third did not. Following safety protocols, military personnel waited one hour, approached the site, and discovered that the charges had disappeared.

The investigation examined all versions: drone footage confirmed that the explosives had been in place before the detonation. An unaccounted-for explosion was ruled out. The only remaining explanation is theft.

Case closed, punishment โ€” internal to the military

The investigation materials were handed over to the Chief of Police. He did not refer them to the Attorney General due to insufficient evidence and simply closed the case. However, the investigation did reveal disciplinary violations by military personnel. Questions of accountability have been passed to the National Guard โ€” the final decision on sanctions will be made by its commander.

The firing range continues to operate, shells continue to rust

Despite the missing TNT, safety issues at the firing range are not limited to this incident. In March, journalists from Omegalive discovered two unexploded anti-tank missiles with built-in detonators in the exercise area. On days when no exercises are taking place, the firing range remains open โ€” local residents collect wild garlic there, risking stumbling upon munitions.

History repeats itself

Authorities admit this is not the first case. In 2012, an almost identical theft occurred at the same Kalochorio firing range โ€” explosives were stolen by members of a Limassol criminal gang, possibly with the assistance of military personnel. The current investigation revealed striking parallels, but it seems no lessons were learned from the past.**
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๐Ÿฅ—**9 foods to help protect against colorectal cancer: almonds, oats, and prunes make the list
**Colorectal cancer cases have risen by 52% over 30 years, especially among people under 50. The main cause is low fiber intake. Dietitian Jenna Hope (The Telegraph) recommends 30 g of fiber per day, but average consumption does not exceed 18 g.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Here are 9 fiber-rich foods that can help reduce the risk:

1. Black beans โ€” 10.3 g of fiber per 100 g (the champion!)
2. Prunes โ€” 7.9 g per 100 g
3. Sweet potato (with skin) โ€” 6 g per serving
4. Peas โ€” 5.6 g per 100 g
5. Raspberries โ€” 5.4 g per serving
6. Almonds (unsalted) โ€” 5.3 g per handful
7. Chia seeds โ€” 4.8 g per tablespoon
8. Oats โ€” 4.6 g per 50 g
9. Avocado โ€” 3.4 g in half a fruit

๐Ÿ’ก Why is this important?
Fiber helps flush toxins through the digestive system. The longer they linger โ€” the higher the risk. Different fiber sources support different beneficial bacteria in the gut.**
๐Ÿฅ‘Add these foods to your diet โ€” and your digestive system will thank you.
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ**Cyprus became a target: how the island got dragged into someone else's war for petrodollars and will pay the price
**Neapolis University rector Pantelis Sklias explains bluntly: the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not a fight for democracy. It is America's war for the petrodollar. China and Iran are already switching to yuan. The US is panicking.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ What did the US do?
They blocked the world's main oil route. Formally โ€” against Iran. In reality โ€” to prevent the world from moving away from the dollar. If settlements shift to yuan, US hegemony will collapse.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Why drag Cyprus into this?
Analyst Ioannis Tyrkidis raises the alarm: the island is no longer a neutral buffer zone. It has become a Western aircraft carrier right under Iran's nose.

What did Cyprus get in return?
โ€” A defense agreement with the US
โ€” French and Greek troops on its soil
โ€” Upgraded bases for launching strikes

What will it pay?
Cyprus is now a legitimate target for retaliation. It cannot win an arms race with Turkey and Iran. And nobody is removing the British bases from the island โ€” London told Nicosia to get lost yesterday.**
**๐Ÿ‘‰The island has been dragged into someone else's war over a currency it does not even control. The West's military umbrella may not protect Cyprus, only expose it. Cyprus's real battle now is not in the Persian Gulf โ€” it is for its own sovereignty. Which, it seems, has already been sold.**
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๐Ÿ’ฐ**Woman arrested at Larnaca Airport for stealing โ‚ฌ17,500 from deceased person's account
**Early this morning at Larnaca Airport, a 41-year-old woman was arrested. She arrived in Cyprus and was detained under a court warrant.

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ What is she charged with?
According to investigators, between July 21 and 25, 2022, she stole a total of โ‚ฌ17,500 from the bank account of a woman who had already died by that time.

The investigation is being carried out by the Larnaca Crime Investigation Department (TAE).**
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**๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธCyprus and Mesolonghi: 200 years since the heroic exodus โ€” and Cypriots were there
**This year marks 200 years since the besieged city of Mesolonghi made its legendary exodus. On April 10โ€“11, 1826, the defenders of the city, after a year-long siege by Turkish-Egyptian forces, broke out. Since then, Mesolonghi has been a symbol of heroism and self-sacrifice, which accelerated Greece's independence.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ What does Cyprus have to do with it?

Cypriots also took part in that exodus. Their names have been preserved in historical accounts:
โ€” Christodoulos Kokkinofthas
โ€” Ioannis Kyprios (Captain Yorkas)
โ€” Michail Antoniadis
โ€” Pantelis Georgiou
โ€” Ioannis Pasaportis (from Polis)

The last of these is the most famous. A few years later, he returned home wearing the traditional costume of Mesolonghi and proudly carried a Greek passport.

๐Ÿ“œ A verse from Solomos's "The Free Besieged":
"My eyes have seen no place more glorious than this field"**
๐Ÿ…Cyprus honors this memory โ€” not just as part of Greece's history, but as part of its own. Because freedom knows no borders.
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**๐Ÿ”ชAttempted murder in Larnaca: 19-year-old stabbed after accidental bump in a crowd
**Police are searching for a 24-year-old Syrian national who stabbed a 19-year-old Greek Cypriot on Easter Sunday evening at a nightclub along the Mackenzie seafront.

๐Ÿคฏ The reason is shocking: the young men were strangers. Around 10 PM in a crowded club, they accidentally bumped into each other. A verbal argument broke out. The 24-year-old claimed he was punched in the face, after which the victim began walking back to his table. At that moment, he felt a burning sensation in his back and realized he was bleeding profusely.

๐Ÿฅ Injuries: The 19-year-old was diagnosed with a 3 cm stab wound near the right kidney, with organ laceration. He was hospitalized in serious condition, but his life is no longer in danger.

๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ What now: The forensic service processed the scene. The suspect has been identified, and an arrest warrant has been issued against him. He is married to a European citizen and lives permanently in Cyprus.**
**๐Ÿ‘‰Charges: Attempted murder, intentional grievous bodily harm, assault, and carrying a knife.**
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