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🚗Accident on Limassol highway: traffic jam before Polemidia interchange
Today, April 18, around 1:45 PM, two cars collided on the Limassol highway before the Polemidia roundabout (near the Tsirio overpass area). A dark sedan was involved — its front end was seriously damaged.
🚨 Consequences:
— Debris scattered across the road
— Traffic jams formed
— An ambulance and police were on the scene
🩹 Injuries:
No serious injuries. Only material damage.
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Today, April 18, around 1:45 PM, two cars collided on the Limassol highway before the Polemidia roundabout (near the Tsirio overpass area). A dark sedan was involved — its front end was seriously damaged.
🚨 Consequences:
— Debris scattered across the road
— Traffic jams formed
— An ambulance and police were on the scene
🩹 Injuries:
No serious injuries. Only material damage.
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🪖Cyprus seeks up to 90 tanks from Greece: army plans fleet modernization
The Republic of Cyprus is negotiating with Greece over the potential transfer of 75 to 90 Leopard 1A5 battle tanks. These vehicles are being considered as a replacement for the National Guard's aging equipment.
📊 What is known:
Before a final decision is made, a Cypriot delegation will travel to Greece to inspect the vehicles and assess their operational condition . If the delegation is not satisfied with the state of the tanks, the deal will not proceed .
🏭 Why this matters:
The discussions are not just about the tank delivery but also form part of a broader strategy — Cyprus is exploring the possibility of developing its own defense manufacturing industry .
According to reports, the government of President Christodoulides has set the arrival of the Leopard 1A5 tanks as a precondition for establishing a €50 million armored vehicle upgrade facility on the island, to be operated by Greek defense company EODH .
Cyprus is gradually modernizing its army, focusing on upgrading equipment and strengthening the island's defensive capabilities. This transfer would help replace the National Guard's fleet of 82 Russian-made T-80 tanks, which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain due to international sanctions.
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The Republic of Cyprus is negotiating with Greece over the potential transfer of 75 to 90 Leopard 1A5 battle tanks. These vehicles are being considered as a replacement for the National Guard's aging equipment.
📊 What is known:
Before a final decision is made, a Cypriot delegation will travel to Greece to inspect the vehicles and assess their operational condition . If the delegation is not satisfied with the state of the tanks, the deal will not proceed .
🏭 Why this matters:
The discussions are not just about the tank delivery but also form part of a broader strategy — Cyprus is exploring the possibility of developing its own defense manufacturing industry .
According to reports, the government of President Christodoulides has set the arrival of the Leopard 1A5 tanks as a precondition for establishing a €50 million armored vehicle upgrade facility on the island, to be operated by Greek defense company EODH .
Cyprus is gradually modernizing its army, focusing on upgrading equipment and strengthening the island's defensive capabilities. This transfer would help replace the National Guard's fleet of 82 Russian-made T-80 tanks, which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain due to international sanctions.
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📜How the US and Britain tried to partition Cyprus in 1964 — and where Archbishop Makarios fits in
In 1964, after intercommunal clashes, the United States and the United Kingdom developed a plan that would have effectively meant the abolition of an independent Cyprus and the establishment of NATO control over the island. The main goal was dichotomia (partition). Documents from those years, published in Periklis Neokleous's book Cyprus: Paths, Roads, and the Tragic Price of a Strategic Deficit, reveal shocking details.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 The Sands – Ball Plan (January–February 1964):
— Deploy NATO "peacekeeping forces" (no fewer than 10,000 troops) to Cyprus under British command
— Establish a committee of participating countries in London to determine policy on the island
— Appoint a US mediator to "resolve" constitutional problems
In effect — the abolition of the Cypriot state and the forcible imposition of partition.
😡 What Americans thought of Makarios:
George Ball (US Under Secretary of State) called the Archbishop "stubborn, dishonest, and wicked." Dean Acheson (Secretary of State under Truman) stated: "The best solution to the Cyprus problem is dichotomia. If I had the Sixth Fleet at my disposal, I could solve the Cyprus problem tomorrow."
💣 Blackmail and threats:
Ball threatened Makarios: "If the peacekeeping mission fails, Turkey will invade, and neither the United States nor other Western powers will lift a finger to stop it." The Americans also discussed the possibility of overthrowing Makarios and bringing General Grivas back to Cyprus.
📜 The outcome:
The plan failed due to Makarios's resistance. Cyprus turned to the UN, and on March 4, 1964, Resolution 186 recognized Makarios's government as legitimate. But the policy of dichotomia did not disappear. What failed in 1964 became a reality in 1974 — after the Turkish invasion and the de facto partition of the island.
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In 1964, after intercommunal clashes, the United States and the United Kingdom developed a plan that would have effectively meant the abolition of an independent Cyprus and the establishment of NATO control over the island. The main goal was dichotomia (partition). Documents from those years, published in Periklis Neokleous's book Cyprus: Paths, Roads, and the Tragic Price of a Strategic Deficit, reveal shocking details.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 The Sands – Ball Plan (January–February 1964):
— Deploy NATO "peacekeeping forces" (no fewer than 10,000 troops) to Cyprus under British command
— Establish a committee of participating countries in London to determine policy on the island
— Appoint a US mediator to "resolve" constitutional problems
In effect — the abolition of the Cypriot state and the forcible imposition of partition.
😡 What Americans thought of Makarios:
George Ball (US Under Secretary of State) called the Archbishop "stubborn, dishonest, and wicked." Dean Acheson (Secretary of State under Truman) stated: "The best solution to the Cyprus problem is dichotomia. If I had the Sixth Fleet at my disposal, I could solve the Cyprus problem tomorrow."
💣 Blackmail and threats:
Ball threatened Makarios: "If the peacekeeping mission fails, Turkey will invade, and neither the United States nor other Western powers will lift a finger to stop it." The Americans also discussed the possibility of overthrowing Makarios and bringing General Grivas back to Cyprus.
📜 The outcome:
The plan failed due to Makarios's resistance. Cyprus turned to the UN, and on March 4, 1964, Resolution 186 recognized Makarios's government as legitimate. But the policy of dichotomia did not disappear. What failed in 1964 became a reality in 1974 — after the Turkish invasion and the de facto partition of the island.
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👨👩👧👦Two Cypriot cities unexpectedly rank among Europe's best places for family holidays
A recent ranking from the travel company TUI has revealed an interesting result: Paphos and Limassol have made it into the top ten destinations most frequently recommended for family travel.
📊The study compared over 150 seaside resorts. The evaluation was not based on "picturesqueness" but on real practicalities for parents:
— activities available for children
— quality of infrastructure
— comfort of accommodation conditions
📍 The outcome for Cyprus:
Paphos scored points for its calm atmosphere and large number of family-friendly hotels.
Limassol stood out for its vibrant urban life and variety of children's entertainment.
🌍 Lisbon, Naples and Porto took the top spots overall, but Cyprus holds its own confidently alongside them.
📌In short: the island remains one of the most convenient options for families — not only based on travellers' impressions but also according to assessments by major companies.
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A recent ranking from the travel company TUI has revealed an interesting result: Paphos and Limassol have made it into the top ten destinations most frequently recommended for family travel.
📊The study compared over 150 seaside resorts. The evaluation was not based on "picturesqueness" but on real practicalities for parents:
— activities available for children
— quality of infrastructure
— comfort of accommodation conditions
📍 The outcome for Cyprus:
Paphos scored points for its calm atmosphere and large number of family-friendly hotels.
Limassol stood out for its vibrant urban life and variety of children's entertainment.
🌍 Lisbon, Naples and Porto took the top spots overall, but Cyprus holds its own confidently alongside them.
📌In short: the island remains one of the most convenient options for families — not only based on travellers' impressions but also according to assessments by major companies.
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💧Cyprus approves desalination plant in Mazotos: 20,000 cubic metres of water per day
Authorities have given the green light for the construction of a mobile desalination plant in the Mazotos area (Larnaca). The project is a response to chronic water shortages and climate change.
📊 What is planned:
— Capacity: 20,000 m³ of drinking water per day (with potential for expansion)
— Operational lifespan: approximately 7 years
— Construction of sea and land pipelines for water intake and brine discharge
🌿Environmental considerations:
Environmental impact studies on the marine environment have been carried out. The risk to ecosystems (including marine plants) is minimal.
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Authorities have given the green light for the construction of a mobile desalination plant in the Mazotos area (Larnaca). The project is a response to chronic water shortages and climate change.
📊 What is planned:
— Capacity: 20,000 m³ of drinking water per day (with potential for expansion)
— Operational lifespan: approximately 7 years
— Construction of sea and land pipelines for water intake and brine discharge
🌿Environmental considerations:
Environmental impact studies on the marine environment have been carried out. The risk to ecosystems (including marine plants) is minimal.
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🗳️Election "war" begins in Cyprus: parties carve up seats, citizens barely seen
Behind the scenes, fierce battles are raging. Parties are fighting over seats in the future parliament, dividing provinces and calculating how many guaranteed seats each will secure. And civil society? The voters? They are somewhere in the background.
🤝 What is happening:
Coalitions are negotiating stakes that will guarantee them seats in parliament. This is not about programs, but about numbers: how many seats in which province each party will get.
🔥 Who is fueling the fire:
Potential presidential candidates for 2028 and their influence groups. They need to take control of the parties in order to then start from strong positions.
🏛️ Internal party elections are also being prepared:
The struggle for party leadership is also in full swing. The presidential ambitions of 2028 begin with capturing the party apparatus now.
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Behind the scenes, fierce battles are raging. Parties are fighting over seats in the future parliament, dividing provinces and calculating how many guaranteed seats each will secure. And civil society? The voters? They are somewhere in the background.
🤝 What is happening:
Coalitions are negotiating stakes that will guarantee them seats in parliament. This is not about programs, but about numbers: how many seats in which province each party will get.
🔥 Who is fueling the fire:
Potential presidential candidates for 2028 and their influence groups. They need to take control of the parties in order to then start from strong positions.
🏛️ Internal party elections are also being prepared:
The struggle for party leadership is also in full swing. The presidential ambitions of 2028 begin with capturing the party apparatus now.
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