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Mesogi, a small community of 2,000 residents just 8 kilometres northeast of Paphos, is preparing to request a revision of its planning zones, aiming for development without sacrificing its character.
Cyprus’s political landscape is undergoing a profound realignment, according to electoral analyst Nasios Oreinos. He considers 2011 the pivotal moment after which electoral behaviour on the island changed dramatically — party fragmentation set in, abstention rose, hidden voting emerged, and tactical endorsements became commonplace.
Only 187,425 dogs are officially registered in the Veterinary Services registry, according to data presented by Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou in response to a question from AKEL MP Marina Nikolaou. The figure appears remarkably low considering the Cyprus Animal Protection Society estimates that 250,000 dogs are abandoned on the island every year.
Another road accident has plunged Cypriot society into mourning. Twenty-five-year-old Tsamisia Christos Tsangaridis from Pallouriotissa lost his life on Sunday evening in a collision between two motorcycles on Larnakos Avenue in Aglantzia.
Thousands of students in Cyprus carry school bags every day that far exceed recommended weight limits. Textbooks, notebooks and supplementary materials are piled in regardless of whether they will be used that day — while experts have been warning for years about the consequences for posture and musculoskeletal health.
The Cypriot government has decided not to proceed, at this stage, with special legislation for influencer activities. According to Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michalis Damianou, existing legislation already provides the necessary framework.
In the heart of Lakatamia, Lake Mangli is a unique natural treasure — a true oasis within the urban fabric. However, the opportunity to bring it under public management was lost because the responsible authorities failed to implement the Cabinet’s decisions.
Journalists, presenters, and former politicians who love the Carnival attracted attention with their disguises, offering moments of laughter and excitement to the visitors.
Weather conditions are changing under the influence of weak low pressure. During the morning hours, there will be intervals of cloudiness with a chance of light rain, while from noon onwards, local rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected, mainly in mountainous areas, inland, and possibly on the southeast coast. Sleet or snow is expected on the highest peaks of Troodos.
A 21-year-old was arrested in Nicosia after being found in Greece with a European arrest warrant.
