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Sunday, March 8, 2026
MAJOR ROAD WORKS
MAJOR ROAD WORKS
Larnaca-Famagusta Motorway
During the period 2/3/2026 – 13/3/2026, between the hours of 09:00 in the morning and 05:30 the next morning, weekdays except Fridays and weekends, on sections of the Larnaca Airport – Paralimni motorway, emergency door installation works will be carried out on the central island. During the execution of the works, a section of the motorway lane adjacent to the central island, from the “Airport” roundabout to the “Rizoelias” roundabout, will be closed sequentially for a length of 100 meters each time, simultaneously from both directions, at five different points.
During the period 2/3/2026 – 30/4/2026, excluding weekends and holidays, between the hours of 08:30 – 14:30, pruning and watering of plants will be carried out on the slopes of the Larnaca Airport – Paralimni motorway in Larnaca district in both directions, by the Forestry Department. During the works, part of the shoulder of the motorway will be closed, in sections of 300 meters at a time. Traffic will not be affected.
FARMERS DEMAND END TO MASS SLAUGHTER OF HEALTHY ANIMALS AND PUSH FOR NATIONWIDE VACCINATION
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| Culling operations disrupted and farmers warn of daily protests from Monday if their demands are ignored. Photo credit: Unsplash |
FARMERS DEMAND END TO MASS SLAUGHTER OF HEALTHY ANIMALS AND PUSH FOR NATIONWIDE VACCINATION - KNews 8/3
Livestock owners claim some animals were killed with a chisel during culling
A nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying across Cyprus as agricultural organizations meet with President Nikos Christodoulides today to demand changes to the current strategy for tackling the outbreak.
The vaccination drive, launched on Friday, continued throughout yesterday with teams operating simultaneously in all districts. According to Senior Veterinary Officer and spokesperson for the Cyprus Veterinary Services, Sotiria Georgiadou, the effort is part of a coordinated campaign to immunize livestock across the island.
THE BEAUTIFUL NOISES OF CYPRUS
THE BEAUTIFUL NOISES OF CYPRUS - Cy Mail 8/3 by Morgan West
Cyprus is one of the noisiest places in Europe.
And it’s not just the nightly barking dogs and the ever-present honking!
Studies have shown that nearly half of the island’s urban population is exposed to noise levels (traffic, nightlife, construction) well in excess what health experts consider safe. The constant background sounds that keeps the body alert, whether you consciously know it or not.
HOW LAWFUL IS THE IRAN WAR?
HOW LAWFUL IS THE IRAN WAR? - Cy Mail 8/3 by Alper Ali Riza
The British bases in Cyprus should not be used in any unlawful war contrary to Cyprus’ interests
No one believes that Iran was planning to attack the US and Israel imminently on Saturday a week ago, justifying the pre-emptive attack on Iran while negotiations were in progress between the US and Iran.
US foreign minister and national security adviser Marko Rubio put forward a convoluted case that the US attack was lawful, pre-emptive self defence. He claimed the Israelis had decided to go it alone, which meant that US forces in the region were bound to be attacked by Iran in retaliation, which forced America’s hand.
FORMER GREEK PM WARNS CYPRUS JOINING NATO 'CAN ONLY LEAD TO NEW DANGERS'
FORMER GREEK PM WARNS CYPRUS JOINING NATO 'CAN ONLY LEAD TO NEW DANGERS' - Cy Mail 8/3 by Tom Cleaver
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has warned that Cyprus joining Nato would “only lead to new dangers”.
Speaking at the presentation of his book in the town of Kozani on Saturday night, he said that “obviously, it goes without saying that we should respond to Cyprus’ request for defence support” in the aftermath of the island being hit by an Iranian-made drone last week, and that “we did it right”.
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