Cyprus said goodbye to 2025 and welcomed 2026 with very different events. In Nicosia, strong winds caused damage. However, in Limassol, a shooting happened at a hotel. These events showed that both weather and crime can be surprising.
Nicosia had very strong winds on New Year's Day. These winds caused a Yellow Warning. Many trees fell down in the capital city. Branches blocked roads and sidewalks. This caused big traffic jams. Emergency workers cleaned up the roads. Luckily, no one was badly hurt by the wind.
In Limassol, something more serious happened. On New Year's Eve, a hotel was shot at. An unknown person fired shots. This person then rode away on a motorcycle. Police are now investigating this crime. They are collecting evidence at the hotel. They are also watching security cameras.
This shooting in Limassol is part of more gun incidents in Cyprus. A police representative said it was a serious event. They are looking into all possible reasons. The police asked people to stay calm. They want the public to help with the investigation. This event worried people in the city. It shows that violence can happen anywhere. No one was hurt in the shooting. Police are working hard to find the person responsible.