🐑 Veterinary Services Deny Reports of Mass Animal Culling in Pachna
Cyprus Veterinary Services have issued an official statement following reports surrounding the situation at a farm in Pachna.

📍 Authorities emphasized that information about a planned mass culling of animals is not accurate.

According to the statement:

🔹 no decision has been made regarding the destruction of animals;

🔹 the farm owner was not officially informed of any cancellation of compensation payments;

🔹 no second laboratory test of the infected herd was carried out.

❗ Authorities also denied reports of an allegedly negative second test result. According to officials, the published negative results referred to other farms in the region participating in epidemiological monitoring.
Veterinary Services expressed concern about the spread of inaccurate information and urged farmers to cooperate with authorities.
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⚖️ Cyprus Upholds Prison Sentence for Sale of Someone Else’s Apartment in Germasogeia
Cyprus’s Court of Appeal has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for a Bulgarian citizen convicted of selling someone else’s apartment using a forged power of attorney.

📍 The case involved a property in Germasogeia belonging to three Saudi Arabian women.

According to the court, the defendant used a forged general power of attorney and sold the apartment to a purchasing company for €185,000.

He was found guilty on several charges:

🔹 document forgery;
🔹 use of forged documents;
🔹 fraudulent transaction involving another person’s property;
🔹 money laundering.

The defense attempted to challenge the ruling, arguing that there was no direct evidence proving the signatures had been forged. However, the court ruled that the overall body of evidence was sufficient.

❗ Key elements included findings from a handwriting expert and testimony from the real owners, who stated that they had never signed the power of attorney and did not know the defendant.

The court left the sentence unchanged — 7 years in prison.
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🌦 Unstable Weather Continues in Cyprus: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Until Saturday
Cyprus remains under the influence of an unstable air mass, with rain and thunderstorms expected in some areas over the coming days.

📍 According to meteorologists:

🔹 temperatures on Wednesday will rise to +31°C in inland areas;

🔹 around +28°C is expected along the southern and eastern coasts;

🔹 the western coast will see around +26°C;

🔹 temperatures in the mountains will reach up to +20°C.

⛈ On Thursday, scattered rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected, mainly in mountainous and central parts of the island.

🌧 On Friday, short periods of rain may occur in southern and eastern areas.

🌩 On Saturday, local showers and thunderstorms are again forecast, primarily in mountainous and inland regions.
❗ Temperatures are expected to remain close to seasonal averages without major changes.
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🚔 Ten People Detained Across Cyprus in One Evening: Offences Range from Assaulting a Police Officer to Carrying Knives
Cyprus Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across the island with increased patrols and inspections in urban areas.

📍 Results of the operation:

🔹 10 people detained for various offences;

🔹 510 vehicles and 639 individuals checked;

🔹 39 locations inspected;

🔹 375 traffic violation reports issued.

Among the offences recorded:

🔹 unlawful entry onto property;

🔹 possession of drugs;

🔹 assaulting a police officer;

🔹 carrying bladed weapons;

🔹 driving under the influence.

❗ The largest number of violations involved speeding, with 117 fines issued.

Authorities also identified:

🔹 5 cases of drink-driving;

🔹 2 cases of driving under the influence of drugs.
Police stated that similar preventive operations will continue on a daily basis.
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🎓 Cyprus Reminds Students of Strict Ban on Phones and Smart Devices Ahead of National Exams
Cyprus’s Ministry of Education has sent instructions to schools ahead of the Pancyprian Entrance Exams, which will begin on June 8.

📍 Around 5,100 candidates are expected to take part in the examinations.

The main reminder for students:

🔹 mobile phones are prohibited inside exam rooms;

🔹 smartwatches and any electronic devices are not allowed;

🔹 notes and written materials are strictly forbidden.

❗ Even a switched-off phone or smart device will still be considered a violation of the rules.

In such cases, a procedure regarding a possible cheating attempt will be initiated, with the final decision to be made by a special committee.

Schools were also reminded that no clarifications or corrections regarding exam questions will be given during the tests. If mistakes are discovered in exam papers, they will be taken into account later during the marking process.
📌 The examinations will begin on June 8 with Modern Greek Language and conclude on June 26.
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🌍 Interest Rates Could Rise Again: What It Means for Loans in Cyprus
The European Central Bank may raise interest rates by another 0.25% as early as June. If that happens, people with variable-rate loans could see another increase in their monthly payments.

📍 The changes would primarily affect:

🔹 mortgage loans;
🔹 business loans;
🔹 other loans with variable interest rates.

While the expected increase in payments is described as relatively small, experts warn that if another 0.25% increase follows in the autumn, the financial impact could become more noticeable.

💶 At the same time, deposit rates are not rising as quickly. Banks traditionally increase savings rates more slowly and often do not pass on the full scale of ECB rate changes.

📈 The main reasons remain inflation and high energy prices. ECB representatives have increasingly spoken in recent days about the need for additional measures to bring inflation back to the 2% target level.
❗ For those planning to take out a loan, one important question is becoming relevant again: fixed interest rate or variable interest rate?
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🦅 British Bases in Cyprus Begin Using Drones Against Illegal Hunting Dog Training
Since January, police and environmental authorities on the British Bases in Cyprus have been conducting joint operations to combat the illegal training of hunting dogs in protected natural areas.

📍 Inspections are taking place in:

🔹 Akamas;
🔹 Episkopi;
🔹 Paramali.

❗ These areas are classified as special protection zones, where hunting dog training is prohibited by law due to risks posed to birds and local ecosystems.

To monitor violations, authorities are using:

🔹 drones;
🔹 specialized equipment for monitoring large areas;
🔹 joint patrol operations.

Penalties for violations may include:

🔹 a €300 fine;
🔹 fines of up to €3,417;
🔹 or imprisonment for up to 2 years.
Authorities also remind the public that during bird nesting periods, such activities can lead to the destruction of nests and force birds to abandon their habitats.
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💰 ALMA and Direct Democracy to Receive Their First State Funding After Entering Parliament
Following their entry into parliament, the new parties ALMA and Direct Democracy will receive state funding for the first time.

📍 According to preliminary estimates:

🔹 each party could receive around €300,000 as an initial advance payment;

🔹 total annual funding may reach approximately €500,000;

🔹 the advance corresponds to 7/12 of the annual funding amount.

The funds are intended to support the operation of the new parliamentary parties, which had not previously received state financial assistance.

💰 The advance payment is not considered additional funding: the amount will gradually be deducted from future payments over a five-year period.

📊 Changes to the legislation were introduced after previous disputes regarding party funding distribution and are intended to help new political parties begin full-scale operations more quickly.
❗ Parties EDEK, DIPA, and the Greens, which did not enter the new parliament, will no longer receive state funding.
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🇬🇷 Greece Launches Tax Inspections Using Drones and Artificial Intelligence
Ahead of the summer season and the long Holy Spirit holiday weekend, Greece’s tax authorities are strengthening inspections in tourist areas across the country.

📍 More than 50,000 inspections are planned throughout 2026.

Under particular scrutiny:

🔹 restaurants and cafés;
🔹 bars and entertainment venues;
🔹 shops and retail businesses.

🚁 Authorities are now actively using modern technologies:

▪ drones for monitoring tourist areas;
▪ artificial intelligence to identify suspicious transactions;
▪ tablets and mobile verification systems for real-time inspections.

Inspectors will be able to immediately check a business’s tax history, VAT records, cash register activity, and POS terminal data directly on-site.

❗ Strict penalties are предусмотрed for serious violations:

🔸 business closure for 48 hours;
🔸 repeated violations — up to 96 hours;
🔸 in some cases, closures may be extended to 10 days.
Authorities say the goal of the inspections is to combat tax evasion during the country’s busiest tourism period.
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💊 Weight-Loss Pills Could Appear in Europe for the First Time: EMA Supports New Wegovy Tablet Form
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of Wegovy tablets for the treatment of obesity and overweight conditions.

📍 If the medication receives final approval from the European Commission, it would become the first GLP-1 oral therapy in the EU specifically designed for weight loss.

Who may be prescribed the treatment:

🔹 adults with obesity;

🔹 people who are overweight and have related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, or sleep apnea syndrome.

❗ The medication would be available by prescription only.

How the tablets should be taken:

▪ once per day;
▪ on an empty stomach;
▪ after at least 8 hours without food;
▪ followed by another 30-minute wait before eating, drinking, or taking other medications.

📊 In clinical trials, participants taking the medication alongside diet and physical activity lost an average of 13.6% of body weight over 64 weeks.

Additional results:

🔹 76.3% of participants lost at least 5% of body weight;

🔹 in the placebo group, only 30.5% achieved the same result.
⚠ The most commonly reported side effects included nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
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🏚 889 Potentially Dangerous Buildings in Larnaca Alone: Authorities Admit They Cannot Keep Up with Inspections
Following the tragic building collapse in Germasogeia, where two people lost their lives, the issue of unsafe buildings in Cyprus appears to be far more serious than previously believed.

📍 In the Larnaca district alone, authorities have already identified 889 potentially dangerous structures.

What is happening now:

🔹 on May 26, the first forced evacuation of residents from Madona Court took place;

🔹 45 people were temporarily accommodated in hotels;

🔹 another residential building in the Chrysopolitissa area is being prepared for evacuation;

🔹 authorities plan to complete the first 150 inspections by the end of May;

🔹 23 residential buildings have already been officially classified as dangerous.

❗ The head of the Larnaca District Administration, Angelos Hadjicharalambous, stated openly:

“We are not managing to inspect all buildings in time.”

According to officials, responsibility for the technical condition of buildings primarily lies with property owners and management companies.

In Limassol, the situation is also causing concern, with residents and potential property buyers increasingly asking whether buildings are safe before purchasing apartments.
📌 Following local government reforms, responsibility for dangerous properties was transferred to District Organizations (EOA). However, authorities now admit they lack both sufficient staff and resources for full-scale monitoring.
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🕊 Archaeologists’ Sensational Discovery: Pigeons in Cyprus Were Domesticated 1,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery in Cyprus: pigeons may have started living alongside humans around 1400 BC — almost 1,000 years earlier than previously believed.

📍 The research was carried out near the ancient port of Hala Sultan Tekke in Larnaca.

What archaeologists discovered:

🔹 159 pigeon bones more than 3,000 years old were found;

🔹 many bones showed marks of cuts and fire, indicating the birds were used as food;

🔹 analysis revealed that the pigeons’ diet was almost identical to that of people living at that time.

❗ Researchers believe the birds were already being fed by humans, suggesting they were either semi-domesticated or in the process of becoming domesticated.

Until now, the earliest evidence of pigeon domestication dated back to around 300 BC. This new discovery pushes that timeline back by almost 1,000 years.

Interestingly, pigeons may have served not only as a food source but also in ritual practices — some remains were found in ceremonial areas of the ancient settlement.
📌 Researchers also noted that pigeons were once among humanity’s most important helpers — carrying messages and even being used during world wars. Their image as “urban pests” is a relatively recent development.
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💧 Dozens of Streets Left Without Water in Mouttagiaka
A major water pipe burst occurred in the Mouttagiaka area on Archbishop Makarios III Street.

📍 As a result of the incident, dozens of streets in the area have been left without water supply.

What is known so far:

🔹 emergency repair teams are already working at the scene;

🔹 specialists are currently repairing the damage;

🔹 water supply will be restored once repair work is completed.
❗ According to preliminary information, repairs are expected to be completed by approximately 20:00.
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🚗 Mazda, Toyota, Suzuki and Mitsubishi Become Leaders of Cyprus’s Used Car Market
Japanese brands continue to dominate Cyprus’s used car market and remain the most popular choice among buyers.

📍 According to the Paphos Car Dealers Association, the most purchased brands are:

🔹 Mazda;
🔹 Toyota;
🔹 Suzuki;
🔹 Mitsubishi.

Why buyers choose them:

🔹 more affordable prices compared to many European alternatives;

🔹 strong reputation for reliability;

🔹 fuel efficiency;

🔹 fewer mechanical issues.

Most vehicles are imported from Japan and the United Kingdom, and almost all imported cars are right-hand drive, which suits Cyprus’s left-side traffic system.

❗ However, the industry says it faces a serious problem involving so-called “pirates.”

This refers to unlicensed importers who, according to market representatives, sell vehicles without necessary inspections and certifications, while some transactions operate within a “grey market.”

Industry representatives estimate that the government is losing significant amounts in unpaid taxes.
📌 The Association also stressed that in Cyprus a car remains a necessity rather than a luxury, as public transport in many parts of the island is still underdeveloped.
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🏛 ELAM Wants to Lead Education and Environment Committees in Cyprus’s New Parliament
ELAM has announced its intention to seek leadership of several key parliamentary committees in the new composition of the House of Representatives.

📍 The statement was made by party leader Christos Christou during an interview on state television.

The committees ELAM is targeting:

🔹 the Education Committee;

🔹 the Environment Committee;

🔹 and potentially the Defence Committee as well.

According to Christou, the party believes its parliamentary election results give it the right to pursue these positions under the current parliamentary rules.

❗ The ELAM leader also indicated that the party supports strict adherence to parliamentary procedures in distributing leadership positions and does not favor assigning roles through political agreements.

In addition, Christou confirmed that ELAM will not support the candidacy of Annita Demetriou or AKEL’s candidate for the position of Speaker of Parliament.
📌 Following the elections, the distribution of committee leadership roles has become one of the first major political developments and points of intrigue in Cyprus’s new parliament.
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🚨 Three Men Jumped From Apartment Building Balcony in Larnaca While Trying to Avoid Detention
A serious incident occurred during a large-scale operation carried out by immigration authorities and police at a residential complex in Larnaca.

📍 The incident took place at the Philanta apartment complex.

What is known so far:

🔹 during a document inspection, three men allegedly attempted to avoid detention;

🔹 two of them jumped from a second-floor balcony;

🔹 a third injured man was later found near a public park;

🔹 firefighters used a special lifting platform to evacuate him;

🔹 all three individuals were transported to hospital.

❗ The condition of those injured has not yet been officially disclosed.

According to preliminary information, the men were of foreign origin.

Large police forces were deployed in the area, and the scene was cordoned off.
📌 The operation was part of inspections aimed at identifying individuals staying illegally in Cyprus. According to local residents, some vacant apartments in the complex may previously have been occupied without authorization.
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💼 More Cypriots Want to Start Their Own Businesses, but Fear of Failure Still Holds Many Back
A new study has shown that interest in entrepreneurship among Cyprus residents is growing, but fear of failure continues to remain a major obstacle.

📍 According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2024/2025 study:

🔹 24.1% of Cyprus residents plan to start their own business within the next three years;

🔹 59.9% believe they have the necessary knowledge and skills;

🔹 68.3% personally know entrepreneurs.

❗ At the same time, 50.8% admitted that fear of failure prevents them from launching their own businesses.

The figure is gradually improving, however — a year earlier, 53.3% of respondents reported the same concern.

The research also found:

🔹 entrepreneurial activity in Cyprus is above the European average;

🔹 many young entrepreneurs plan to use artificial intelligence;

🔹 38.3% of new entrepreneurs expect to create at least six jobs within the next five years.
📌 The study suggests that while the desire to build businesses in Cyprus is growing, for many people the psychological barrier remains stronger than the opportunities themselves.
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📚 Mistake in Math Exam Question Causes Confusion in Cyprus Schools
During a mathematics exam for third-year secondary school students in Cyprus, an error was discovered in one of the questions.

📍 Due to incorrect numbering in the exercise, significant confusion arose among both students and teachers.

What happened:

🔹 some students spent considerable time trying to solve the question;

🔹 others believed the exercise was outside the curriculum and did not attempt it at all;

🔹 after complaints from teachers and parents, the Ministry of Education reviewed the situation.

❗ The Ministry later confirmed that an error had indeed occurred and issued official instructions to schools.

According to available information, it was decided that all students would receive marks for the exercise, regardless of whether they completed it or not.
📌 The decision was made to avoid unfairness and ensure equal conditions for all students.
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🐾 Larnaca Shares Guidance on Saving Animals During Fires, Heatwaves, and Floods
A special event for volunteers and residents was held in Larnaca, focusing on helping animals during emergencies linked to the growing climate crisis.

📍 The initiative was organized with the support of Cyprus Civil Defence as part of the ACT4ALL project.

Topics discussed during the event included:

🔹 how to safely help pets and stray animals during fires and floods;

🔹 what to do in cases of heatstroke, hypothermia, and breathing difficulties in animals;

🔹 basic first aid for dogs and cats;

🔹 proper ways to rescue birds and wild animals.

❗ Specialists highlighted that extreme heat is increasingly causing dehydration among birds and animals, while wildfires continue to pose serious threats to many wildlife species.

During the event, practical rescue techniques were also demonstrated, including live demonstrations with specially trained dogs.
📌 Organizers announced that an additional 60 hours of training for 100 volunteers is planned as part of the project.
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🚢 Cyprus-Flagged Ship Carrying €103 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized Off India
India’s Coast Guard intercepted the container vessel Europe, which was sailing under the Cyprus flag. Authorities discovered approximately 115 kg of cocaine on board, with an estimated street value of around €103 million.

📍 The vessel was detained near Mundra, India’s largest port.

What is known so far:

🔹 during the operation, attempts were allegedly made to throw cargo overboard;

🔹 five bags containing 115 packages of cocaine were recovered from the sea;

🔹 a satellite phone and AirTags that may have been used to track the shipment were also found on board;

🔹 the ship’s route reportedly included Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and Pakistan.

❗ Three people are already in custody. One crew member reportedly admitted that the drugs had been hidden in the engine room since November 2025.
❗ Important: sailing under the Cyprus flag does not necessarily mean the vessel belongs to a Cypriot company. Cyprus operates one of Europe’s largest shipping registries, with thousands of vessels from around the world registered under its flag.
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📻 Cyprus Court Fines Radio Station Over Car Horn Sound in Advertisement
Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has upheld a fine imposed on Kiss FM 89.0 for using a car horn sound in a radio advertisement.

📍 The case began back in 2017, with legal proceedings lasting almost nine years.

What happened:

🔹 a commercial for Burger King and Esso included the sound of a car horn;

🔹 the media regulator argued that drivers could mistake it for a real traffic signal;

🔹 authorities stated that such sounds may distract motorists and create road safety risks;

🔹 the radio station challenged the decision, arguing that there was no real danger.

❗ The court rejected the appeal and upheld the €500 fine.

In addition, the radio station was ordered to pay €4,200 in legal costs plus VAT.
📌 Interestingly, back in 2022, Cyprus’s media regulator recommended that all radio stations avoid broadcasting sounds such as horns, sirens, braking noises, and phone ringtones due to complaints from drivers.
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🐑 Christodoulides to Personally Step In Over Foot-and-Mouth Disease Situation
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has stated that he will personally become involved in the situation surrounding the outbreak affecting livestock and will hold discussions with the parties involved.

📍 The issue was discussed today during a Council of Ministers meeting.

What the President said:

🔹 authorities do not see any disagreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Veterinary Services;

🔹 under current protocols, the Veterinary Services do not consider repeat testing necessary;

🔹 Christodoulides promised to personally meet with affected parties and explain the situation;

🔹 authorities are prepared to hold discussions with farmers and industry organizations.
❗ The President emphasized that solving the problem will not be possible without cooperation from all sides:
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