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  • Fatal Car Accident in Limassol Claims Life of 63-Year-Old Driver

    Fatal Car Accident in Limassol Claims Life of 63-Year-Old Driver

    A tragic car accident in Limassol has resulted in the death of a 63-year-old driver, identified as Giorgos Michael from Zakaki village. The incident occurred around 4.30pm on Thursday, with police suggesting that a possible cardiac arrest may have contributed to the collision.

    Witnesses reported that Michael’s vehicle unexpectedly veered to the right before crashing into an oncoming pickup truck, which was being driven by a 70-year-old. Eyewitness accounts indicate that there was no apparent increase in speed prior to the accident.

    Emergency services arrived shortly after the crash, but Michael was found unconscious and tragically succumbed to his injuries en route to a Limassol hospital. A police spokesman confirmed that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident but emphasised that they are not ruling out medical causes as a factor.

    Authorities noted that Michael was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident, and there were no visible signs of external trauma on his body. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Friday to ascertain the exact cause of death and provide further clarity on the situation.

  • Tragic Loss: Limassol Pedestrian Dies Weeks After Car Collision

    Tragic Loss: Limassol Pedestrian Dies Weeks After Car Collision

    limassol pedestrian — limassol pedestrian — A road collision in Limassol has claimed the life of a 66-year-old pedestrian, Androulla Sirivianou, who succumbed to her injuries today, weeks after the incident on 30 July 2025.

    • Limassol Traffic Police continue their investigations, seeking to understand the events leading up to the collision and ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.

    The tragic event unfolded when Sirivianou was struck by a car driven by a 30-year-old woman. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision are still under investigation by Limassol Traffic Police.

    Following the collision, Sirivianou suffered serious injuries and was promptly transported to a private hospital in the city for treatment. Despite the medical attention she received, her condition worsened, leading to her passing.

    A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of her death, which has left the local community in shock. Friends and family are mourning the loss of a beloved member of their community.

    Limassol Traffic Police continue their investigations, seeking to understand the events leading up to the collision and ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.

  • Nicosia primary — Nicosia Primary School Closed After Electrical Fault Affects 144 Pupils

    Nicosia primary — Nicosia Primary School Closed After Electrical Fault Affects 144 Pupils

    nicosia primary — nicosia primary — A primary school in Nicosia has remained closed for several days after an electrical fault caused a power outage, forcing 144 pupils to relocate to temporary venues across the capital. Agios Antonios primary school has been shut since Friday following electrical problems that first emerged last Thursday.

    The Nicosia School Board has arranged alternative accommodation for pupils whilst repairs continue. School Board president Nikos Megalemos told Philenews that problems began last Wednesday when “devices were emitting smoke.”

    Initial electrical inspections found no faults, but the issue persisted on Thursday, prompting comprehensive facility checks. “For safety reasons, we had to cut the power supply and begin repairing the problems,” Megalemos said. Both the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Electromechanical Services Department were notified.

    The school has remained closed from Friday through Wednesday, requiring a final EAC inspection before reopening. During the closure, pupils have been accommodated at various locations across Nicosia. Students attended an excursion on Friday and were hosted at Eleneio school on Monday. Tuesday’s lessons took place at the Athalassa Environmental Study Centre, which also hosted classes today. One class was relocated to Severeio library due to space constraints.

    Preventive electrical repairs have included replacing intermediate power switches, fuses and the main distribution panel. LED lights are replacing old fluorescent fixtures from Monday onwards. “We are preparing new electrical installation plans that will be sent to EAC within the day so they can proceed with the inspection,” Megalemos said, targeting Thursday’s reopening.

    EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou confirmed to Philenews that the authority awaits the plans and will conduct immediate inspections upon receipt. “We are available to them even today,” she said.

  • Traumatic brain — Larnaca Teen Dies from Traumatic Brain Injury After Car Park Incident

    Traumatic brain — Larnaca Teen Dies from Traumatic Brain Injury After Car Park Incident

    traumatic brain — Christos Christaki, a 19-year-old from Larnaca, tragically died on Saturday night due to a traumatic brain injury sustained after being run over in a car park earlier in the week. An autopsy conducted on Monday confirmed the cause of death.

    The incident occurred last Monday night when Christaki was struck by a car driven by another 19-year-old, who is believed to have been a friend. A third teen was in the passenger seat at the time of the accident.

    Initially, Christaki was taken to Larnaca General Hospital where he was intubated. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Nicosia General Hospital and subsequently moved to the American Medical Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries.

    Authorities have confirmed that a breathalyser test administered to the driver returned negative results. In the wake of the incident, police conducted a reconstruction of what happened and reviewed available CCTV footage. Unfortunately, it was discovered that the area of the car park where the accident took place was not covered by any cameras.

    Investigators have been actively seeking statements from witnesses present during the incident, and they continue to look for additional individuals who may provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the event. Reports suggest that the three teens were part of a larger group celebrating the end of their military service at the time of the accident.

  • Limassol Police Probe Unnatural Death of Young Man

    Limassol Police Probe Unnatural Death of Young Man

    unnatural death — Limassol police are investigating the unnatural death of a 20-year-old man who died shortly after being taken to a local clinic. The incident unfolded on Thursday evening when the young man was transported to a Gesy-operated facility, where he succumbed to his condition around midnight.

    Authorities reported that the individual exhibited no externally visible signs of injury, prompting further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death. Initial tests conducted revealed traces of cannabis in his system.

    According to police, he had been staying at a holiday home in the Limassol district along with five others prior to his passing. The details surrounding the events leading up to his death remain unclear, as investigations are still ongoing.

    The specific cause of death is expected to be determined later on Friday, with state pathologists Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou set to conduct an examination. Their findings will be crucial in understanding the factors that led to this tragic incident.

  • Missing swimmer — Tragic Discovery: Missing Swimmer Found Dead in Limassol

    Missing swimmer — Tragic Discovery: Missing Swimmer Found Dead in Limassol

    missing swimmer — missing swimmer — A 73-year-old Greek Cypriot has sadly been found dead following a swimming incident in the Thalassaki area of Limassol. The Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) confirmed the news late on Tuesday evening, marking a sorrowful end to a search operation that began earlier that day.

    • The man was reported missing at approximately 8:40pm after last being seen swimming near Olympion beach. His absence raised immediate concerns, prompting an urgent response from local authorities.
    • The port and maritime police quickly initiated a search operation. Their efforts were supported by the JRCC, who mobilised resources to locate the elderly swimmer.

    The man was reported missing at approximately 8:40pm after last being seen swimming near Olympion beach. His absence raised immediate concerns, prompting an urgent response from local authorities.

    The port and maritime police quickly initiated a search operation. Their efforts were supported by the JRCC, who mobilised resources to locate the elderly swimmer.

    Just under an hour after the search began, at around 9:15pm, JRCC members pulled the man from the water, but he was found unconscious. Emergency services were on standby, and he was swiftly transferred to an ambulance before being taken to Limassol general hospital.

    Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The incident has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the local community, as residents come to terms with the tragic loss.