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🚗 Limassol: Car overturns after collision with taxi in old town
The accident occurred in the evening in one of the old town areas of Limassol. According to preliminary police information, the driver of a passenger car failed to give way at an intersection and collided with a taxi.
💥 The impact caused the vehicle to overturn onto its side. Despite the severity of the crash, no injuries were reported.
👮♂️ Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
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The accident occurred in the evening in one of the old town areas of Limassol. According to preliminary police information, the driver of a passenger car failed to give way at an intersection and collided with a taxi.
💥 The impact caused the vehicle to overturn onto its side. Despite the severity of the crash, no injuries were reported.
👮♂️ Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
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🌊 Debate Erupts in Limassol Over Large Number of Paid Sunbeds at Kourion Beach
A dispute has broken out in Limassol over the growing number of paid sunbeds at Kourion Beach.
Local residents complain that every year there is less free space available for people bringing their own towels and umbrellas, while a significant part of the beach is occupied by paid loungers and parasols.
💬 On social media, many Cypriots are actively discussing that public beaches should remain accessible to everyone and not turn into fully commercialized zones.
Some users are calling for a review of the rules governing sunbed placement and for enough free beach areas to remain available for visitors.
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A dispute has broken out in Limassol over the growing number of paid sunbeds at Kourion Beach.
Local residents complain that every year there is less free space available for people bringing their own towels and umbrellas, while a significant part of the beach is occupied by paid loungers and parasols.
💬 On social media, many Cypriots are actively discussing that public beaches should remain accessible to everyone and not turn into fully commercialized zones.
Some users are calling for a review of the rules governing sunbed placement and for enough free beach areas to remain available for visitors.
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💊 Pharmaceutical Companies Propose Changes to Medication Co-Payment System in ΓεΣΥ
Pharmaceutical companies in Cyprus are proposing changes to the way medication co-payments are calculated within the ΓεΣΥ healthcare system, including the introduction of a fixed maximum limit for patient contributions toward medicine costs.
Currently, if a patient chooses a medication that is not the cheapest in its category, they must pay the price difference. For example, if the base medication costs €10 and the selected one costs €12, the patient pays an extra €2.
After the recent price revision, some co-payments for certain medications exceeded €20, triggering complaints from patients and discussions between the HIO, pharmaceutical companies, and patient organizations.
📌 What the companies are proposing:
• divide medications into two categories — generics/off-patent and patented medicines;
• calculate co-payments as a fixed percentage instead of based on price differences;
• ensure at least one medication in each category remains available without extra charges;
• exempt vulnerable population groups from co-payments.
Patient organization ΟΣΑΚ previously proposed capping the maximum co-payment at €8.
For now, the HIO is not ready to discuss a full reform of the system, but another meeting with all involved parties is expected in the coming days.
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Pharmaceutical companies in Cyprus are proposing changes to the way medication co-payments are calculated within the ΓεΣΥ healthcare system, including the introduction of a fixed maximum limit for patient contributions toward medicine costs.
Currently, if a patient chooses a medication that is not the cheapest in its category, they must pay the price difference. For example, if the base medication costs €10 and the selected one costs €12, the patient pays an extra €2.
After the recent price revision, some co-payments for certain medications exceeded €20, triggering complaints from patients and discussions between the HIO, pharmaceutical companies, and patient organizations.
📌 What the companies are proposing:
• divide medications into two categories — generics/off-patent and patented medicines;
• calculate co-payments as a fixed percentage instead of based on price differences;
• ensure at least one medication in each category remains available without extra charges;
• exempt vulnerable population groups from co-payments.
Patient organization ΟΣΑΚ previously proposed capping the maximum co-payment at €8.
For now, the HIO is not ready to discuss a full reform of the system, but another meeting with all involved parties is expected in the coming days.
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✈️ Flights to and from Cyprus Have Become Significantly More Expensive Ahead of the Summer Season
Airfare prices to and from Cyprus have risen noticeably ahead of the summer travel season.
The main reasons include rising aviation fuel prices linked to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, reduced numbers of flights on certain routes, and strong demand for summer travel.
According to tourism market data, prices on some routes have increased by €100–120 compared to last year. Flights to Athens and other popular European destinations have seen particularly sharp increases.
📈 Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis stated that:
• flights outside the EU have become on average €88 more expensive;
• flights within Europe have increased by around €29.
Cyprus Association of Travel Agents president Charilaos Papacharalambous advises travelers to book tickets as early as possible, choose midweek departures, and avoid peak summer dates whenever possible.
💬 According to him, a Larnaca–Athens round-trip flight in September may currently cost around €220, although choosing less popular travel days can sometimes reduce the price to around €90.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has already warned that rising fuel costs will inevitably continue affecting ticket prices in the coming months.
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Airfare prices to and from Cyprus have risen noticeably ahead of the summer travel season.
The main reasons include rising aviation fuel prices linked to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, reduced numbers of flights on certain routes, and strong demand for summer travel.
According to tourism market data, prices on some routes have increased by €100–120 compared to last year. Flights to Athens and other popular European destinations have seen particularly sharp increases.
📈 Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis stated that:
• flights outside the EU have become on average €88 more expensive;
• flights within Europe have increased by around €29.
Cyprus Association of Travel Agents president Charilaos Papacharalambous advises travelers to book tickets as early as possible, choose midweek departures, and avoid peak summer dates whenever possible.
💬 According to him, a Larnaca–Athens round-trip flight in September may currently cost around €220, although choosing less popular travel days can sometimes reduce the price to around €90.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has already warned that rising fuel costs will inevitably continue affecting ticket prices in the coming months.
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🚨 Up to 300 Smuggling Cases Detected Monthly at Cyprus Checkpoints
According to the Customs Department, up to 300 smuggling cases are recorded every month at crossing points in Cyprus.
The most commonly smuggled goods across the dividing line include:
• tobacco products;
• fuel;
• meat and livestock products.
Customs spokesperson George Constantinou stated that most violations involve small quantities of goods transported by private individuals. However, authorities believe the main problem lies not at the official checkpoints, but along illegal routes through the buffer zone.
📦 According to customs officials, the volume of smuggling through unauthorized crossings is “many times greater” than what is detected at official crossing points.
🚬 Smuggled tobacco is often transported onward to third countries, including the United Kingdom. Some shipments have even been discovered in passengers’ luggage at airports.
Authorities also noted that major drug shipments usually do not pass through the northern part of the island, but instead arrive via airports, postal services, and courier networks.
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According to the Customs Department, up to 300 smuggling cases are recorded every month at crossing points in Cyprus.
The most commonly smuggled goods across the dividing line include:
• tobacco products;
• fuel;
• meat and livestock products.
Customs spokesperson George Constantinou stated that most violations involve small quantities of goods transported by private individuals. However, authorities believe the main problem lies not at the official checkpoints, but along illegal routes through the buffer zone.
📦 According to customs officials, the volume of smuggling through unauthorized crossings is “many times greater” than what is detected at official crossing points.
🚬 Smuggled tobacco is often transported onward to third countries, including the United Kingdom. Some shipments have even been discovered in passengers’ luggage at airports.
Authorities also noted that major drug shipments usually do not pass through the northern part of the island, but instead arrive via airports, postal services, and courier networks.
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🐢 Plastic in the Mediterranean Is Becoming an Increasingly Deadly Threat to Sea Turtles
According to Spain’s CRAM Foundation, plastic was found in 74% of rescued and examined sea turtles in 2025. Young Caretta caretta turtles are suffering the most — the same species that inhabits the coastal waters of Cyprus.
🌊 Researchers warn that the Mediterranean Sea is gradually turning into a “plastic trap” for marine life.
Sea turtles:
• swallow plastic fragments;
• suffer from intestinal inflammation and immune system problems;
• become entangled in nets, ropes, and fishing gear.
In 2025, four turtles had to undergo flipper amputations due to severe injuries caused by entanglement in marine debris.
☠️ Experts warn that the danger comes not only from the plastic itself, but also from the toxins it absorbs in seawater and carries through the food chain.
Environmental groups are calling on Mediterranean countries, including Cyprus, to strengthen measures aimed at reducing plastic pollution and protecting marine ecosystems.
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According to Spain’s CRAM Foundation, plastic was found in 74% of rescued and examined sea turtles in 2025. Young Caretta caretta turtles are suffering the most — the same species that inhabits the coastal waters of Cyprus.
🌊 Researchers warn that the Mediterranean Sea is gradually turning into a “plastic trap” for marine life.
Sea turtles:
• swallow plastic fragments;
• suffer from intestinal inflammation and immune system problems;
• become entangled in nets, ropes, and fishing gear.
In 2025, four turtles had to undergo flipper amputations due to severe injuries caused by entanglement in marine debris.
☠️ Experts warn that the danger comes not only from the plastic itself, but also from the toxins it absorbs in seawater and carries through the food chain.
Environmental groups are calling on Mediterranean countries, including Cyprus, to strengthen measures aimed at reducing plastic pollution and protecting marine ecosystems.
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🏥 Disputes Between Healthcare Professional Groups in Cyprus Are Increasingly Slowing Reforms in ΓεΣΥ
According to local commentators, conflicts between professional groups in Cyprus’s healthcare sector are increasingly delaying reforms and the introduction of new services within the ΓεΣΥ healthcare system.
Disagreements reportedly occur not only between different sectors of medicine, but also within professional communities themselves. The disputes involve clinical laboratories, trade unions, patient organizations, and various medical specialties.
📌 As a result:
• some laws are adopted but remain unenforced for years;
• part of the reforms stay blocked;
• the introduction of new healthcare services is constantly postponed.
One example frequently mentioned is that ΓεΣΥ still does not offer a fully developed occupational therapy service.
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According to local commentators, conflicts between professional groups in Cyprus’s healthcare sector are increasingly delaying reforms and the introduction of new services within the ΓεΣΥ healthcare system.
Disagreements reportedly occur not only between different sectors of medicine, but also within professional communities themselves. The disputes involve clinical laboratories, trade unions, patient organizations, and various medical specialties.
📌 As a result:
• some laws are adopted but remain unenforced for years;
• part of the reforms stay blocked;
• the introduction of new healthcare services is constantly postponed.
One example frequently mentioned is that ΓεΣΥ still does not offer a fully developed occupational therapy service.
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2026-05-16 16:35 UTC
🗳 Cyprus Launches Special Hotline for Voters Ahead of May 24 Parliamentary Elections
📞 Main nationwide number: 77 77 22 12
Separate district hotlines are also available:
• Nicosia — 22 804 340
• Limassol — 25 806 440
• Famagusta — 23 828 578
• Larnaca — 24 205 999
• Paphos — 26 801 142
• Ministry of Interior — 22 867 640
Through these numbers, voters can find out:
✔️ their polling station;
✔️ voting hours;
✔️ how many preference crosses are allowed;
✔️ how to replace a lost or damaged voter card.
📌 Authorities also reminded citizens about the voting rules:
• only “X”, “+”, or “√” marks are allowed on ballots;
• voting for candidates from different parties is prohibited — such ballots will be considered invalid;
• if too many preference crosses are marked, the vote for the party will still count, but the preference marks themselves will be ignored.
Maximum number of preference crosses allowed:
• Nicosia — 5
• Limassol — 3
• Famagusta — 3
• Larnaca — 2
• Paphos — 2
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📞 Main nationwide number: 77 77 22 12
Separate district hotlines are also available:
• Nicosia — 22 804 340
• Limassol — 25 806 440
• Famagusta — 23 828 578
• Larnaca — 24 205 999
• Paphos — 26 801 142
• Ministry of Interior — 22 867 640
Through these numbers, voters can find out:
✔️ their polling station;
✔️ voting hours;
✔️ how many preference crosses are allowed;
✔️ how to replace a lost or damaged voter card.
📌 Authorities also reminded citizens about the voting rules:
• only “X”, “+”, or “√” marks are allowed on ballots;
• voting for candidates from different parties is prohibited — such ballots will be considered invalid;
• if too many preference crosses are marked, the vote for the party will still count, but the preference marks themselves will be ignored.
Maximum number of preference crosses allowed:
• Nicosia — 5
• Limassol — 3
• Famagusta — 3
• Larnaca — 2
• Paphos — 2
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☀️ What Are Solar Parks and How Do They Work in Cyprus?
Investments in solar energy are becoming one of the most talked-about sectors in Cyprus. The reason is simple: the island increasingly needs its own electricity production, and photovoltaic parks are turning into a strategic infrastructure asset.
📈 In 2024, peak electricity demand in Cyprus rose to 1,294 MW, while total electricity sales exceeded 4,211 GWh. At the same time, Cyprus remains an isolated energy system and still cannot import electricity in the volumes it needs.
⚡ How does a solar park work?
A photovoltaic power station converts sunlight into electricity:
• solar panels generate direct current (DC);
• inverters convert it into alternating current (AC);
• the electricity is then fed into the national grid.
A 1 MW solar plant typically requires around 1,500–1,800 solar panels.
💰 Why is it profitable?
The main advantage is the absence of fuel costs. Sunlight is free, and after launch, expenses are mostly limited to equipment maintenance.
Revenue depends on:
• electricity generation volumes;
• electricity sale prices;
• quality of technical maintenance.
Electricity prices in Cyprus remain among the highest in the EU, which often makes solar projects more profitable than in continental Europe.
🧽 What is important for stable profits?
Efficient operation requires:
• constant equipment monitoring;
• regular panel cleaning — dust can reduce output by 5–15%;
• monitoring equipment degradation.
The average efficiency decline of solar panels is around 0.5% per year.
🌍 Why Cyprus?
The island is considered one of the best jurisdictions for solar energy because of:
• more than 300 sunny days per year;
• high solar irradiation levels;
• EU support and renewable energy targets.
The European Union requires renewable energy to reach 42.5% by 2030. Cyprus is currently at around 24%.
🚧 Main challenges in the market:
• limited electricity grid capacity;
• lengthy approval procedures;
• shortage of suitable land plots.
That is why projects with already-approved grid connections are especially valuable.
🏗 Many investors prefer entering the sector through specialized funds rather than building stations themselves. Such funds already own licensed projects and handle management, grid connection, and operations.
👉Experts note that solar energy in Cyprus is gradually becoming not just an investment opportunity, but a critical part of the country’s infrastructure.
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Investments in solar energy are becoming one of the most talked-about sectors in Cyprus. The reason is simple: the island increasingly needs its own electricity production, and photovoltaic parks are turning into a strategic infrastructure asset.
📈 In 2024, peak electricity demand in Cyprus rose to 1,294 MW, while total electricity sales exceeded 4,211 GWh. At the same time, Cyprus remains an isolated energy system and still cannot import electricity in the volumes it needs.
⚡ How does a solar park work?
A photovoltaic power station converts sunlight into electricity:
• solar panels generate direct current (DC);
• inverters convert it into alternating current (AC);
• the electricity is then fed into the national grid.
A 1 MW solar plant typically requires around 1,500–1,800 solar panels.
💰 Why is it profitable?
The main advantage is the absence of fuel costs. Sunlight is free, and after launch, expenses are mostly limited to equipment maintenance.
Revenue depends on:
• electricity generation volumes;
• electricity sale prices;
• quality of technical maintenance.
Electricity prices in Cyprus remain among the highest in the EU, which often makes solar projects more profitable than in continental Europe.
🧽 What is important for stable profits?
Efficient operation requires:
• constant equipment monitoring;
• regular panel cleaning — dust can reduce output by 5–15%;
• monitoring equipment degradation.
The average efficiency decline of solar panels is around 0.5% per year.
🌍 Why Cyprus?
The island is considered one of the best jurisdictions for solar energy because of:
• more than 300 sunny days per year;
• high solar irradiation levels;
• EU support and renewable energy targets.
The European Union requires renewable energy to reach 42.5% by 2030. Cyprus is currently at around 24%.
🚧 Main challenges in the market:
• limited electricity grid capacity;
• lengthy approval procedures;
• shortage of suitable land plots.
That is why projects with already-approved grid connections are especially valuable.
🏗 Many investors prefer entering the sector through specialized funds rather than building stations themselves. Such funds already own licensed projects and handle management, grid connection, and operations.
👉Experts note that solar energy in Cyprus is gradually becoming not just an investment opportunity, but a critical part of the country’s infrastructure.
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💶Cyprus Launches New Installment Program for Social Insurance Debtors
Cyprus has introduced a new repayment program allowing employers and self-employed individuals to settle debts owed to the Social Insurance Fund without facing legal consequences. The total amount of outstanding debt is estimated at €245 million.
📅 Applications can be submitted until September 14, 2026.
Who can participate?
• employers — if the debt was accumulated up to and including February 2026;
• self-employed individuals — if the debt arose up to the fourth quarter of 2025.
This is already the third such program in Cyprus — similar schemes were previously introduced in 2016 and 2021.
📌 Installment conditions
Debts can be repaid in equal installments over a period of up to 54 months.
Minimum monthly payments:
• debts up to €500 — €25 per month;
• from €501 to €1,000 — €50;
• over €1,000 — €75.
Those who repay their debt early may receive a reduction in additional charges of up to 27%.
⚖️ While the agreement remains active:
• no new legal proceedings will be initiated;
• already opened cases may be suspended;
• enforcement measures and bank account freezes may also be paused.
❗ If payment delays exceed three months, or if the debtor stops paying current contributions, the agreement will be canceled.
📌All applications must be submitted electronically only.
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Cyprus has introduced a new repayment program allowing employers and self-employed individuals to settle debts owed to the Social Insurance Fund without facing legal consequences. The total amount of outstanding debt is estimated at €245 million.
📅 Applications can be submitted until September 14, 2026.
Who can participate?
• employers — if the debt was accumulated up to and including February 2026;
• self-employed individuals — if the debt arose up to the fourth quarter of 2025.
This is already the third such program in Cyprus — similar schemes were previously introduced in 2016 and 2021.
📌 Installment conditions
Debts can be repaid in equal installments over a period of up to 54 months.
Minimum monthly payments:
• debts up to €500 — €25 per month;
• from €501 to €1,000 — €50;
• over €1,000 — €75.
Those who repay their debt early may receive a reduction in additional charges of up to 27%.
⚖️ While the agreement remains active:
• no new legal proceedings will be initiated;
• already opened cases may be suspended;
• enforcement measures and bank account freezes may also be paused.
❗ If payment delays exceed three months, or if the debtor stops paying current contributions, the agreement will be canceled.
📌All applications must be submitted electronically only.
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🏗 Demand for Construction Materials in Cyprus Is Growing by Around 7% Per Year
Authorities say the steady rise in demand is linked to the construction boom Cyprus has experienced in recent years.
A particularly important role is played by the Pyrgos quarry zone in Larnaca, which supplies a significant share of inert construction materials for both Larnaca and Nicosia.
📦 Extraction volumes continue to grow:
• in 2024, sales reached around 1.3 million tons;
• in 2025, they increased to 1.4 million tons.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the Skira Lime quarry has operated in the region since the 1960s and remains one of the island’s key sources of construction stone.
⛏ Authorities warn that shutting down the quarry could seriously impact Cyprus’s construction sector.
According to ministry estimates:
• other quarries would not be able to quickly replace volumes of 1.4 million tons;
• transporting materials from distant regions would be too expensive and environmentally inefficient;
• closure could require the creation of a new quarry zone with additional environmental and social consequences.
🌿 At the same time, local residents and members of parliament continue expressing concerns about the environmental impact of quarry operations and air quality.
However, according to the ministry, conducted studies did not detect PM10 dust levels exceeding permitted limits, and during 65 years of quarry activity no serious consequences for nearby communities have been officially recorded.
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Authorities say the steady rise in demand is linked to the construction boom Cyprus has experienced in recent years.
A particularly important role is played by the Pyrgos quarry zone in Larnaca, which supplies a significant share of inert construction materials for both Larnaca and Nicosia.
📦 Extraction volumes continue to grow:
• in 2024, sales reached around 1.3 million tons;
• in 2025, they increased to 1.4 million tons.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the Skira Lime quarry has operated in the region since the 1960s and remains one of the island’s key sources of construction stone.
⛏ Authorities warn that shutting down the quarry could seriously impact Cyprus’s construction sector.
According to ministry estimates:
• other quarries would not be able to quickly replace volumes of 1.4 million tons;
• transporting materials from distant regions would be too expensive and environmentally inefficient;
• closure could require the creation of a new quarry zone with additional environmental and social consequences.
🌿 At the same time, local residents and members of parliament continue expressing concerns about the environmental impact of quarry operations and air quality.
However, according to the ministry, conducted studies did not detect PM10 dust levels exceeding permitted limits, and during 65 years of quarry activity no serious consequences for nearby communities have been officially recorded.
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🌬 Dust, Strong Winds, and Possible Thunderstorms: Weather Is Changing in Cyprus
Cyprus’s Meteorological Service reports that the island is currently being affected by a low-pressure system. Dust is expected to periodically remain in the atmosphere over the coming days.
🌡 On Sunday, temperatures will rise to:
• up to +32°C inland;
• up to +29°C on the northern coast;
• up to +27°C along the rest of the coastline;
• around +22°C in the mountains.
💨 Winds will strengthen:
• reaching up to force 5 in some areas;
• up to force 6 overnight in mountainous regions.
The sea will remain slightly rough.
🌫 Overnight into Monday, fog may form in southern areas, while low clouds are expected in western parts of the island.
☀️ Mostly clear weather is expected on Monday.
⛅ On Tuesday, partly cloudy conditions are forecast.
⛈ By Wednesday, meteorologists expect localized rain and isolated thunderstorms, along with a slight drop in temperatures.
📌 Temperatures recorded today:
• Nicosia — up to +29°C;
• Larnaca — up to +29°C;
• Limassol — up to +26°C;
• Paphos — up to +24°C;
• Prodromos — up to +19°C.
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Cyprus’s Meteorological Service reports that the island is currently being affected by a low-pressure system. Dust is expected to periodically remain in the atmosphere over the coming days.
🌡 On Sunday, temperatures will rise to:
• up to +32°C inland;
• up to +29°C on the northern coast;
• up to +27°C along the rest of the coastline;
• around +22°C in the mountains.
💨 Winds will strengthen:
• reaching up to force 5 in some areas;
• up to force 6 overnight in mountainous regions.
The sea will remain slightly rough.
🌫 Overnight into Monday, fog may form in southern areas, while low clouds are expected in western parts of the island.
☀️ Mostly clear weather is expected on Monday.
⛅ On Tuesday, partly cloudy conditions are forecast.
⛈ By Wednesday, meteorologists expect localized rain and isolated thunderstorms, along with a slight drop in temperatures.
📌 Temperatures recorded today:
• Nicosia — up to +29°C;
• Larnaca — up to +29°C;
• Limassol — up to +26°C;
• Paphos — up to +24°C;
• Prodromos — up to +19°C.
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🇨🇾🇬🇷 Christodoulides in Athens Calls Greece and Cyprus “Pillars of Stability” in the Mediterranean
The President of Cyprus spoke at the congress of Greece’s “New Democracy” party and thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for military support following the recent strike on the Akrotiri base.
🛡 According to Christodoulides, Greece immediately sent warships and aircraft to the waters around Cyprus without hesitation.
“I will never forget this response,” the president stated.
He also said the assistance became an example of European solidarity and referred to the activation of Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty on mutual defense.
🇪🇺 Christodoulides additionally emphasized that EU enlargement is not “charity,” but a geopolitical necessity and part of Europe’s security strategy.
The president stated that Cyprus and Greece remain:
• “factors of stability” in the region;
• allies in security matters;
• partners in migration, energy, and digital transformation.
📌 In his speech, he also thanked Athens for its long-standing support on the Cyprus issue and reminded the audience that after the events of 1974, Greece became the Republic of Cyprus’s main diplomatic ally on the international stage.
💬 Amid rising tensions in the region, Christodoulides’ speech in Athens has become one of the strongest and most symbolic statements about the Cyprus–Greece alliance in recent years.
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The President of Cyprus spoke at the congress of Greece’s “New Democracy” party and thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for military support following the recent strike on the Akrotiri base.
🛡 According to Christodoulides, Greece immediately sent warships and aircraft to the waters around Cyprus without hesitation.
“I will never forget this response,” the president stated.
He also said the assistance became an example of European solidarity and referred to the activation of Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty on mutual defense.
🇪🇺 Christodoulides additionally emphasized that EU enlargement is not “charity,” but a geopolitical necessity and part of Europe’s security strategy.
The president stated that Cyprus and Greece remain:
• “factors of stability” in the region;
• allies in security matters;
• partners in migration, energy, and digital transformation.
📌 In his speech, he also thanked Athens for its long-standing support on the Cyprus issue and reminded the audience that after the events of 1974, Greece became the Republic of Cyprus’s main diplomatic ally on the international stage.
💬 Amid rising tensions in the region, Christodoulides’ speech in Athens has become one of the strongest and most symbolic statements about the Cyprus–Greece alliance in recent years.
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🚨 Paphos: Ferrari involved in late-night crash on Tombs of the Kings Avenue
A road accident involving a red Ferrari California and a rental car occurred on Saturday night, May 16, 2026, at around 23:07 on Tombs of the Kings Avenue in Paphos.
📍 The collision happened opposite Duomo Ristorante Italiano, a busy area popular with locals and tourists, especially on weekend nights.
💥 Footage from the scene shows both vehicles heavily damaged. The rental car sustained significant front-end impact, while the Ferrari was left at an angle near the central reservation.
🚧 Debris was scattered across multiple lanes, causing temporary traffic disruption.
👥 A large number of bystanders gathered nearby, as the area was crowded due to nightlife activity.
👮♂️ Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
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🚨 ROAD REPORT CY
A road accident involving a red Ferrari California and a rental car occurred on Saturday night, May 16, 2026, at around 23:07 on Tombs of the Kings Avenue in Paphos.
📍 The collision happened opposite Duomo Ristorante Italiano, a busy area popular with locals and tourists, especially on weekend nights.
💥 Footage from the scene shows both vehicles heavily damaged. The rental car sustained significant front-end impact, while the Ferrari was left at an angle near the central reservation.
🚧 Debris was scattered across multiple lanes, causing temporary traffic disruption.
👥 A large number of bystanders gathered nearby, as the area was crowded due to nightlife activity.
👮♂️ Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
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🚨 ROAD REPORT CY
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