CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 11 May 2026

It was reported to the Police, by two men aged 21 and 22, food distributors, that on Saturday night, [09/05], between the hours of 21.00 and 21.30, while they were in an area in Paphos, they were attacked by a number of people, some of whom were wearing hoods and masks that covered their faces.

According to the complaint, the perpetrators threw stones, sticks and bottles, while one of them was holding a knife.

Due to the attack, the 21-year-old and 22-year-old abandoned their mopeds at the scene, as a result of which the perpetrators caused damage to them. The perpetrators also allegedly stole an order of food, which was in the distribution box, on a moped.

POLICE - 27 PEOPLE ILLEGALLY RESIDING IN CYPRUS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED - 17 ARE LEAVING TODAY FOR THEIR COUNTRIES

POLICE - 27 PEOPLE ILLEGALLY RESIDING IN CYPRUS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED - 17 ARE LEAVING TODAY FOR THEIR COUNTRIES - Filenews 11/5



The Aliens and Migration Service arrested 27 third-country nationals, who were residing illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, as part of a coordinated operation carried out today on a nationwide basis.

According to the Police, the 27 persons were identified during the operation and arrested, as it was found that they remained illegally on the territory of the Republic.

Of those arrested, 17 are leaving today for their countries of origin, while for the rest of the persons their repatriation procedures are underway.

WHAT'S ON - 12-31 MAY

 

WHAT'S ON - 12-31 MAY

CYPRUS TRADE DEFICIT WIDENS IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2026

CYPRUS TRADE DEFICIT WIDENS IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2026 - Cy Mail 11/5 by Kyriacos Nicolaou

Halloumi among Cyprus’ top export products in 2026

Cyprus recorded a wider trade deficit in the first quarter of 2026, as imports increased while exports declined compared with the same period last year.

Specifically, the trade deficit reached €2.04 billion in January to March 2026, compared with €1.88 billion during the corresponding period of 2025.

TROZENA - PROPOSED PROJECTS THAT WILL REGENERATE THE AREA - THE PLAN FOR THE REVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ABANDONED SETTLEMENTS

TROZENA - PROPOSED PROJECTS THAT WILL REGENERATE THE AREA - THE PLAN FOR THE REVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ABANDONED SETTLEMENTS - Filenews 11/5 by Angelos Nikolaou


The ambitious general spatial plan for the reconstruction and revitalization of the abandoned settlements of Trozena and Gerovasa is on track to be implemented, with the aim of transforming the area into a sustainable agritourism and ecotourism destination. The proposed project, located in the Limassol district, seeks to combine the protection of cultural heritage with mild development.

The Special Ecological Assessment Study (SAA) for the General Spatial Plan for the Reconstruction and Revitalization of the Abandoned Settlements of Trozena – Gerovasa is in the process of being examined by the Department of Environment.

CYPRUS IS READY FOR ANY EVENTUALITY - THE PROTOCOLS FOR HANTAVIRUS WERE PREPARED OVER THE WEEKEND - BEWARE OF RODENTS, THERE ARE OTHER DANGERS

CYPRUS IS READY FOR ANY EVENTUALITY - THE PROTOCOLS FOR HANTAVIRUS WERE PREPARED OVER THE WEEKEND - BEWARE OF RODENTS, THERE ARE OTHER DANGERS - Fienews 11/5 by Marilena Panayi



Cyprus is ready for any eventuality and every possible scenario, as far as the hantavirus is concerned, the deputy director general of the Ministry of Health, Elizabeth Constantinou, stressed in her statements.

In fact, as Ms. Constantinou said, during the weekend, officials of the epidemiological surveillance unit of the Ministry of Health, monitored the process of preparing the necessary protocols by the European Center for Infection Control and proceeded to draw up the strategy of Cyprus, in case the need arises.

CYPRUS AIRWAYS NAMED FASTEST GROWING AIRLINE IN WESTERN EUROPE

CYPRUS AIRWAYS NAMED FASTEST GROWING AIRLINE IN WESTERN EUROPE - Cy Mail 10/5 by Kyriacos Nicolaou



Cyprus Airways was recognised as the fastest-growing airline in western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International Airport.

According to a statement issued by Cyprus Airways, the distinction highlights “the airline’s strong growth trajectory, the continued expansion of its route network and its sustained investment in enhancing both regional and international connectivity”.