CRIME ROUND UP

 Filenews 5/10

The Police arrested 19 people as part of their preventive operations, while 312 drivers were also reported for various traffic violations, seven of which were for drug use.

A relevant announcement states that the arrest of 19 persons was made for various offenses such as, illegal stay in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, illegal possession of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol.

THE NOOSE IS TIGHTENING FOR UNLICENSED MEDICAL CENTRES - TOUGHER PENALTIES ON THE TABLE - WHAT WAS DISCUSSED AT THE PRESIDENT-PIS MEETING

THE NOOSE IS TIGHTENING FOR UNLICENSED MEDICAL CENTRES - TOUGHER PENALTIES ON THE TABLE - WHAT WAS DISCUSSED AT THE PRESIDENT-PIS MEETING - Filenews 5/10 by Marilena Panayi


The issue of unlicensed medical centers that provide treatments that may endanger citizens was discussed during the meeting of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, with the Pancyprian Medical Association (PIS).

The president of PIS, Petros Agathangelou, stated that the doctors themselves are asking for a tightening of the penalties, through a new amendment to the relevant legislation.
According to Mr. Agathangelou, the meeting discussed the moves that need to be made, with particular reference to alternative therapies and unlicensed centers that provide relevant services.

NOISE IN NOVEMBER -Frog & Toad, Coral Bay

 

NOISE IN NOVEMBER

Frog & Toad, Coral Bay

7 November - 7.30pm - Southfields

14 November - 2pm - The Broadcasters

21 November - 2pm - Old Play

28 November - 2pm - Mid Life Crisis

Basket meals available.   Booking recommended 26 343876

PAFOS 2.0 - FROM USING AI TO ENGINEERING AI - Final presentations & award ceremony - Attikon Cultural Centre, Paphos - 14 October

 

PAFOS 2.0 - FROM USING AI TO ENGINEERING AI - Final presentations & award ceremony

Attikon Cultural Centre, Paphos

14 October

As part of the final event of the Innovation Competition "Paphos 2.0 – Young People Design the Next Version of the City," Young Engineers Cyprus South/West presents the workshop: "From Using AI to Engineering AI"

100,000 VEHICLES A DAY SQUEEZE THROUGH LIMASSOL'S OVERLOADED BYPASS

100,000 VEHICLES A DAY SQUEEZE THROUGH LIMASSOL'S OVERLOADED BYPASS - KNews 5/10

Traffic has surged nearly 48% since 2015, while a key road meant to ease the daily gridlock remains significantly delayed.


For anyone who has watched the minutes tick away in Limassol traffic, the problem needs little explaining. Getting to work, dropping children at school or making an appointment can mean building your day around the queue.

Now the figures show just how much pressure the city’s roads are under.

SCHENGEN - CROSSING CHECKS AT BRITISH BASES WLL BE TIGHTENED, GREEN LINE NEXT

SCHENGEN - CROSSING CHECKS AT BRITISH BASES WLL BE TIGHTENED, GREEN LINE NEXT -  KNews 4/10 by Pavlos Xanthoulis

Nicosia takes another step toward Schengen membership, Cyprus’ application goes before a Council working group on Oct. 21.


One of the two major obstacles to Cyprus’ full participation in the Schengen area appears close to being removed, according to information obtained by Kathimerini, following consultations between the Foreign Ministry and the administration of the British bases.

The talks aim to bring checks at the two crossing points within the British bases up to the standards expressly required by the EU. A government source in Nicosia told Kathimerini that the consultations had already produced “an understanding between the Foreign Ministry and the British bases on upgrading the operational checks” at the two crossings.

CYPRUS BUILDING BOOM GATHERS PACE AS PERMITS TOP €2.56bn

CYPRUS BUILDING BOOM GATHERS PACE AS PERMITS TOP €2.56bn - Cy Mail 5/10 by Souzana Psara


Cyprus’ construction sector continued to expand strongly in June 2026, with 751 building permits authorised during the month, an increase of 18.3 per cent compared with June last year, according to the statistical service (Cystat).

The permits had a combined value of €469.5 million and covered 394,717 square metres, providing for the construction of 2,122 dwelling units.

During the January to June period, the number of permits reached 4,401, compared with 3,399 a year earlier, representing an increase of 29.5 per cent.