GREEK FIGHTERS PERMANENTLY IN PAPHOS - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN AIRCRAFT TYPE - THE GREEK NAVY WILL CONTINUE TO SAL IN THE CYPRIOT EEZ

GREEK FIGHTERS PERMANENTLY IN PAPHOS - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN AIRCRAFT TYPE - THE GREEK NAVY WILL CONTINUE TO SAL IN THE CYPRIOT EEZ - Filenews 13/6 by Andreas Pogiatzis


Nicosia seeks the permanent presence of fighter jets of the Greek Air Force, in the context of further deepening defense cooperation with Athens and strengthening the deterrent capability of the Republic of Cyprus.

Following the events in early March and the attack on the British Bases in Akrotiri, Limassol, by Hezbollah drones, Nicosia is seeking more effective protection of the Cypriot FIR. To achieve this, the periodic presence of Greek fighters at the air base in Paphos is not enough, but a more stable and permanent presence.

HAMAS NETWORK - THEY PLANNED A STRIKE IN CYPRUS FOR 7 MONTHS AND WERE CAUGHT IN THE ''CHUCK'' - 6 OTHER COUNTRIES N THE PLAN WITH MASTERMIND FUNDING IN MALAYSIA

HAMAS NETWORK  - THEY PLANNED A STRIKE IN CYPRUS FOR 7 MONTHS AND WERE CAUGHT IN THE ''CHUCK'' - 6 OTHER COUNTRIES N THE PLAN WITH MASTERMIND FUNDING IN MALAYSIA - Filenews 13/6 by Fanis Makridis


Shortly before the implementation of a terrorist attack allegedly planned on behalf of Hamas, the three accused Palestinians in the terrorism case, aged 33, 38 and 54, were arrested in Larnaca.

Testimonies obtained by the authorities in Cyprus and Greece state that the 33-year-old and the 38-year-old in the rented mansion on Governor's Beach made the final preparatory actions before the bomb attack targeting Israeli interests on our island.

"LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT BABYSITTERS" - APPEAL FOR STAFFING OF LIFEGUARD TOWERS IN LIMASSOL - THEY WARN BATHERS NOT TO UNDERESTIMATE THE DANGERS OF THE SEA

"LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT BABYSITTERS" - APPEAL FOR STAFFING OF LIFEGUARD TOWERS IN LIMASSOL - THEY WARN BATHERS NOT TO UNDERESTIMATE THE DANGERS OF THE SEA - Filenews 13/6 by Ioanna Mantziipa


With Limassol's beaches gathering more and more bathers amid high temperatures, staff shortages continue to be a headache for the lifeguard service. Several lifeguard towers remain out of service, while lifeguards are appealing for immediate staffing of vacant positions, while warning bathers not to underestimate the dangers of the sea. "Lifeguards are not babysitters and bathers must follow our instructions," says the Lifeguard of Limassol, Sakis Nikolaou, describing the situation on the beaches of the province.

THE NEW PROTECTION MEASURES FOR COURIER MOTORCYCLISTS - THE EQUIPMENT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY

THE NEW PROTECTION MEASURES FOR COURIER MOTORCYCLISTS - THE EQUIPMENT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY - Filenews 12/6


The Department of Road Transport of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works informs that from May 29, 2026, new obligations apply to motorcycle drivers operating in the sectors of product distribution, courier and postal services.

RAIN, STORMS AND HAIL POSSIBLE

 

RAIN, STORMS AND HAIL POSSIBLE - Filenews 13/6

Weak low pressure and unstable air mass affect the area.

Today, after the dissolution of the local low clouds and thin fog or fog, the weather in most areas of the island will become mostly clear with temporarily increased clouds. At noon and after, however, clouds that will develop are expected to give isolated rains and an isolated storm, mainly in the mountains and inland and possibly in an area in the east. In a storm, hail may fall. The winds in the morning will be sea, light, 3 Beaufort, to gradually become mainly southwest to northwest, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort and on the windward coast moderate to strong and locally strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will generally be a little rough. The temperature will rise to around 33 degrees inland, around 27 on the west coast, around 30 on the rest of the coast and around 25 degrees in the higher mountains.

CHECKS ON FOOD DISTRIBUTION BAGS REVEALED PATHOGENS - ''UNSUITABLE FROM A HYGIENIC POINT OF VIEW'' SAYS THE CONSUMERS' ASSOCIATION - HOW WOLT AND FOODY RESPOND

CHECKS ON FOOD DISTRIBUTION BAGS REVEALED PATHOGENS - ''UNSUITABLE FROM A HYGIENIC POINT OF VIEW'' SAYS THE CONSUMERS' ASSOCIATION - HOW WOLT AND FOODY RESPOND - Filenews 12/6

The Cyprus Consumers' Association carried out a laboratory test on food carrier bags, which showed the presence of pathogenic organisms, which can cause food poisoning, said the President of the Association, Marios Drousiotis, noting that food distribution companies can oblige distributors to comply with hygiene rules.

Asked about hygiene, Mr. Drousiotis said that the Cyprus Consumers Association received complaints about hygiene in the food transport boxes in the vehicles of food distributors with reports that they were not clean. "You see this thing from the outside, but you don't know what is happening internally. It is reasonable to assume that the situation will be similar from the inside," he pointed out.

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS - THE GOAL IS TO PLANT ONE MILLION SAPLINGS BY 2030 - N THE LAST SIX YEARS, 60,000 HAVE BEEN PLANTED AND ANOTEHR 400,000 HAVE BEEN GRANTED

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS - THE GOAL IS TO PLANT ONE MILLION SAPLINGS BY 2030 - N THE LAST SIX YEARS, 60,000 HAVE BEEN PLANTED AND ANOTEHR 400,000 HAVE BEEN GRANTED - Filenews 13/6 by Panagiotis Evripidou


More than 60,000 seedlings have been planted in the last six years (after 2020) by the Department of Forests, while in the context of the various actions that mainly concern organized groups and individuals, additional more than 400,000 seedlings have been granted by the Department during the same period.

On the occasion of the issue of reforestation, the Department of Forests is making efforts through various actions to achieve to the maximum extent possible the target set by the EU for the planting of 1,000,000 saplings in Cyprus during the decade 2020-2030 in the context of dealing with climate change/crisis.