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04/06/2026

🚗 Important Traffic Rules in Cyprus 🇨🇾

In addition to the new law requiring drivers to move vehicles after minor accidents when safe to do so, drivers should also be aware of the following penalties:

🔴 Entering a pedestrian crossing when the traffic light is red:
💰 Fine: €85 + 3 penalty points

🔴 Passing completely through a pedestrian crossing and entering the junction on a red light:
💰 Fine: €300 + 3 penalty points

🔴 At intersections without pedestrian crossings, crossing the white stop line and entering the junction on a red light:
💰 Fine: €300 + 3 penalty points

Stay alert, respect traffic laws, and help keep Cyprus roads safe for everyone. 🚦

04/06/2026

In 2011, Libya became the focus of a NATO-led military intervention during the country's civil conflict.

Supporters of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi argue that under his rule Libya provided extensive social benefits, including subsidized healthcare, education, housing support, and low fuel prices. They also point to major infrastructure projects such as the Great Man-Made River.

Critics, however, note that Gaddafi's government was authoritarian, restricted political freedoms, and faced allegations of human rights abuses.

Following the uprising and NATO intervention, Gaddafi was killed, and Libya entered a prolonged period of instability marked by political divisions, armed conflict, economic challenges, and security concerns. Reports of migrant abuse and slave-market activities later emerged and drew international condemnation.

Some commentators argue that foreign powers were motivated by strategic and economic interests, including Libya's resources and Gaddafi's proposals for greater African financial independence. Others maintain that the intervention was primarily intended to protect civilians during the conflict.

More than a decade later, debate continues over whether the intervention helped Libya, harmed it, or produced consequences that were not fully anticipated.

01/06/2026

The European Union is set to approve a controversial new migration law allowing migrants to be sent to return hubs outside Europe and making deportations easier.

The proposed Return Regulation would extend detention periods and introduce faster removal procedures as governments face growing political pressure over migration. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said the reforms are aimed at ensuring that people with no right to stay in the EU are effectively returned.

28/05/2026

Man dies after balcony fall in Larnaca.

17/05/2026

Police arrested 29 third-country nationals living illegally in Cyprus during a nationwide operation by the Aliens and Immigration Service.

17/05/2026

Europe speaks loudly about human rights and justice when it comes to Ukraine, but remains selective in showing the same level of humanity and concern for others suffering around the world.

Human rights should not depend on politics, nationality, or interests.

Justice must be equal for everyone.

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16/05/2026

16/05/2026

Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Is Comparable to Cyprus’ Economy.

Many people assume all Africans are poor and only come to Europe for economic reasons, but Africa is also home to some of the world’s richest entrepreneurs and largest businesses.

For example, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s personal wealth is estimated at tens of billions of dollars — comparable to, or even higher than, the annual economic output of some smaller countries, including Cyprus in certain comparisons.

This shows that Africa is not one story. The continent has both economic challenges and extraordinary financial success. Stereotypes about Africans being “all poor” are simply not true.

13/05/2026

Supreme Court orders release of detained asylum seeker.