The oil market is recording a rise close to $107, as the Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire is being challenged and geopolitical risks in the Middle East intensify concerns for energy supply security. #Πετρέλαιο #ΕνεργειακήΕκεχειρία #Γεωπολιτική (translated)
The Minister of Education, Sofia Zacharaki, stated that the Ministry desires full assurance of the safety of children and educators before their return to the school complex of Grava, amid checks by multiple experts. #Γκράβα #Ασφάλεια #Εκπαίδευση (translated)
"When we took over in 2019, we didn't even know how many children were living in institutions. 'The first comprehensive record had shown about 2,200 children. Today we have reached 965. Behind this decrease are children who can now hope for a life outside the institution, with safety and stable care,' said the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Domna Michailidou." #ΠαιδικήΠροστασία #ΚοινωνικήΣυνοχή #Αναδοχή (translated)
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the establishment of a Mobile Social Care Unit with a pilot application in Limassol, aimed at supporting the elderly and vulnerable citizens through personalized services while simultaneously proceeding with pension reform to improve economic security and quality of life. #ΚοινωνικήΦροντίδα #ΕνεργήΓήρανση #Πολιτική (translated)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Kompos reported to the EU the illegal agreement between Turkey and the occupied areas of Cyprus for a natural gas pipeline and mentioned 659 violations of Cyprus's airspace and Exclusive Economic Zone in July and August. #Κυπριακό #ΔιεθνέςΔίκαιο #ΑσφάλειαΕΕ (translated)
Adonis Georgiadis stated that he proceeded to sign ministerial decisions for the establishment and operation of the Central Information System for Blood Donation and the National Blood Donor Registry. He said that there had been previous work by HDYKA M.A.E. for the installation and upgrading of the information systems of blood donation services in 96 hospitals, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. According to him, the National Blood Donor Registry had already been transferred since the morning to the infrastructures of HDYKA and was operating in a controlled environment, serving the hospitals, the National Blood Donation Center, and the donors. Georgiadis said that digital integration would enhance interoperability, blood inventory management, traceability, and the safety of procedures, with the ultimate beneficiaries being patients in need of transfusion. He added that he had faced criticism for the project in the Parliament and in repeated publications, but he insisted and, as he said, completed it in record time without expense from the state budget. He stated that the ministry and the blood donors had been discussing its implementation for 20 years. #Αιμοδοσία #ΥγειονομικόΣύστημα #ΨηφιακόςΜετασχηματισμός (translated)
The Parliament calls for the immediate creation of new structures for child protection and the enhancement of care for children under state care, emphasizing the need for safety, stability, and educational support. #ΠαιδικήΠροστασία #ΚοινωνικήΠρόνοια #ΔικαιώματαΠαιδιών (translated)
The Limassol Police are investigating a case of online fraud that led to the appropriation of €33,424 from an 81-year-old woman through a fake message from the General Health System, while also warning citizens to be careful with messages that contain electronic links. #ΔιαδικτυακήΑπάτη #ΓεΣΥ #ΑσφάλειαΣυναλλαγών (translated)
It is important for allies to continue to consult, to process how we could respond, and to ensure that they deliver a clear and concise message to the Russians regarding the red lines. The need for a clear and decisive stance against Moscow's "hybrid" threats was emphasized by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), American General Christopher Cavoli, conveying that the West's "red lines" must be made absolutely clear to the Kremlin. #ΝΑΤΟ #Ρωσία #Ασφάλεια (translated)
The Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe, Alexis Grinkewich, emphasized the need for clear red lines against Russia and warned that the allied forces are ready to destroy any attack on NATO territory. #ΝΑΤΟ #Ρωσία #Ασφάλεια (translated)
The Consumer Protection Service is conducting a campaign to inspect children's and school clothing with cords, focusing on product safety and their compliance with applicable legislation. #Κύπρος #ΠροστασίαΚαταναλωτή #ΑσφάλειαΠροϊόντων (translated)
The number of state employees in Cyprus increased by 622 in September 2026, reaching a total of 53,152, mainly due to the strengthening of the Educational Service and the Security Forces, while the Public Service showed a decrease in personnel. #Κύπρος #κρατικοίΥπάλληλοι #απασχόληση (translated)
In a speech at the Heritage Weekend of the National Hellenic Society, the author of the post mentioned that the Olympic truce symbolizes the ability for a child to wake up safely and for a doctor to be able to save a life. https://t.co/sRjmu6qFGp #Εκεχειρία #Ασφάλεια #Ελπίδα #GR (translated)
The EOAA of Larnaca warns the owners of a large apartment building in Larnaca about serious safety issues, emphasizing that it is too early to consider demolition, prioritizing the safety of all tenants and third parties. #Λάρνακα #ασφάλεια #πολυκατοικίες (translated)
The Indian Defense Minister, Rajnath Kumar Singh, is visiting Cyprus from October 12 to 13, 2026, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of maritime security and defense industry. #Κύπρος #Ινδία #Ασφάλεια (translated)
The pro-Iranian Houthis are attacking Riyadh, increasing the pressure on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is facing a weakened economy and security challenges for the kingdom due to the escalating conflict in Yemen. #ΣαουδικήΑραβία #Χούθι #ΜέσηΑνατολή (translated)
"This winter, if Russia does not accept the energy truce, we will respond," Zelensky emphasized during his speech via video link at the Warsaw Security Forum taking place in the capital of Poland. #Ουκρανία #Ρωσία #ενεργειακήεκεχειρία (translated)
The retired brigadier general Erez Wiener warned of the formation of a new "sunni fire ring" under Turkey around Israel, emphasizing the need for increased self-sufficiency in ammunition production and training local communities due to growing regional threats. #Ισραήλ #Τουρκία #Ασφάλεια (translated)
On Thursday, the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is considering how it can help Saudi Arabia, but ruled out the possibility of deploying troops and Turkey's participation in offensive operations. #Ριάντ #Χούθι #Ασφάλεια (translated)
Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia formed a common front condemning the Houthi attacks in Riyadh, describing them as a "dangerous escalation" that threatens regional and international stability. #Ριάντ #Χούθι #Ασφάλεια (translated)
