CRIME ROUND UP

Filenews 11 April 2026

 The presence and action of the Police last night was intense, throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order and increasing the sense of security of the public.

In the context of these operations, two persons were arrested for offenses related to the illegal possession and transport of explosives.

ALARM IN GERMASOGEIA - FOUR-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING COLLAPSED - MOBILIZATION OF POLICE AND FIRE BRIGADE

 

ALARM IN GERMASOGEIA - FOUR-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING COLLAPSED - MOBILIZATION OF POLICE AND FIRE BRIGADE - Filenews 11/4

A four-storey apartment building in the area of Germasogeia collapsed, causing disruption to the residents of the area.

According to the first information, there is a strong mobilization of the authorities at the scene. Members of the Police, as well as forces of the Fire Service, immediately rushed. The same information from the Police states that there are persons inside the building.

THE CYPRUS TRUCE FORCE Dec 1963-Mar 1964 & THE INCIDENT AT LARNACA AIRPORT 1978 - George's House Taverna, Pissouri - 6 May

 

RICHARD SALE presents THE CYPRUS TRUCE FORCE December 1963-March 1964 & THE INCIDENT AT LARNACA AIRPORT 1978

George's House Taverna, Pissouri

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THOUSANDS ALREADY BLOCKED AS EU BORDER SYSTEM ENTERS FIRST DAY OF FULL ROLLOUT

Biometric entry system expands across 29 countries despite concerns over delays. Photo credit: Unsplash

THOUSANDS ALREADY BLOCKED AS EU BORDER SYSTEM ENTERS FIRST DAY OF FULL ROLLOUT - KNews 11/4

Over 27,000 refusals recorded since launch, with hundreds flagged as security threats

A newly implemented European border control system has already led to thousands of travellers being refused entry, with authorities also flagging hundreds of individuals as potential security risks.

The system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), has been introduced across external borders in 29 countries. It replaces traditional passport stamping with a digital process designed to strengthen security and improve the efficiency of border checks.

DEMOCRACY AT RISK - WHAT THE EIU 2025 INDEX REVEALS ABOUT CYPRUS

DEMOCRACY AT RISK - WHAT THE EIU 2025 INDEX REVEALS ABOUT CYPRUS - Cy Mail 11/4 by Ioannis Tirkides

In a previous article, we examined the concentration of power and erosion of democracy in Cyprus. This article advances that discussion, focusing on the 2025 Democracy Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit and its sobering verdict on Cyprus’s political and institutional health. The island remains a liberal democracy but is now classified as a ‘Flawed Democracy.’ This classification highlights a widening gap: Cyprus’s democratic ‘hardware’—electoral systems and legal rights—remains in place, yet its ‘software’—efficiency, transparency, and citizen trust essential for effective governance—lags behind. Cyprus is at an impasse: its party system is cartelised, and its democratic identity suffers from internal friction, further eroding democratic norms. Renewal is necessary, maybe by the entry of new parties in parliament, but not guaranteed.

UK PAUSES ITS PLAN TO CEDE CHAGOS ISLANDS AFTER US OPPOSITION

UK PAUSES ITS PLAN TO CEDE CHAGOS ISLANDS AFTER US OPPOSITION - Cy Mail 11 by Reuters News Service


Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands – home to the U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base – which has been criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Times newspaper said planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the islands to Mauritius, which needs the backing of Washington, would not be included in the government’s next parliamentary agenda.

THE FIRE BIGADE HAS BEEN ON ITS FEET IN THE LAST 24 HOURS - OF THE 42 INCIDENTS 37 CONCERN LAMPS

 

THE FIRE BIGADE HAS BEEN ON ITS FEET IN THE LAST 24 HOURS - OF THE 42 INCIDENTS 37 CONCERN LAMPS - Filenews 11/4

The Fire Service in the last 24 hours and until 06:00 in the morning responded to 54 incidents, of which 42 were related to fires and 12 special services. Of the 42 fires, 37 were related to the custom of lambratzia, with most incidents recorded in Nicosia (23), followed by Limassol (6), Larnaca (6), Paphos (1) and EMAK (1).

According to the information, this morning and after 06:00, the Service received additional calls for fires in various places and mainly in waste materials in the districts of Nicosia and Larnaca. These incidents are recorded and processed, while their exact number will be announced in the next 24 hours.