CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 17 January 2026

For the second time in a few weeks, the same store is targeted by arsonists. According to the police, around 3am today, a fire broke out in a paddock/car showroom in Mesogi owned by a 58-year-old man. Members of the Police and the Fire Service rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire.

From the preliminary examinations, extensive damage was caused to 8 cars, 11 motorcycles, 3 golf-type electric vehicles and a jetski. Further examinations will be carried out this morning by the Paphos TAE.

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"LARNACA 2030" - PREPARATIONS HAAVE BEGUN FOR THE ASSUMPTION OF THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

 Filenews 17 January 2026

Processes have begun, including the staffing of the organization of the European Capital of Culture "Larnaca 2030", as well as the acquaintance with artists who will participate in events that will take place when the city will host the institution of the European Capital of Culture.

Kelly Diapouli, Artistic Director of Larnaca 2030 told CNA that "after the designation of Larnaca as the European Capital of Culture for 2030, the Deputy Ministry of Culture should officially designate Larnaca as the European Capital of Culture, since the decision of the Committee of Experts is advisory. The Deputy Ministry naturally adopts this opinion and designates, on the basis of a formal procedure, Larnaca as the European Capital of Culture, informing the European Commission and the European Parliament of this decision."

MY CELLO WORLD - Technopolis 20 - 13 February

 

MY CELLO WORLD

Technopolis 20

13 February - 8.30pm

Tickets: €16
Information and reservation: 70002420

For English please scroll down..

Η ταλαντούχα βιολοντσελίστρια ΜΑΡΙΛΙΖΑ ΠΑΠΑΔΟΥΡΗ ΠΑΠΑΓΓΕΛΙΔΗ, γιορτάζει τα 40 χρόνια της μαγικής της σχέσης με το βιολοντσέλο προσκαλώντας μας σε ένα μοναδικό ρεσιτάλ βαθιάς μουσικότητας και εξαίρετης τεχνικής.
Μία σπάνια ευκαιρία για τους λάτρεις του βιολοντσέλου να ακούσουν ζωντανά μερικά από τα πιο θρυλικά και απαιτητικά έργα του κλασικού ρεπερτορίου με την υπογραφή συνθετών όπως: Johannes BRAHMS, Felix MENDELSSOHN, Frederic CHOPIN,
Camille SAINT SAENS, Gabriel FAURE, Claude DEBUSSY, Gaspar CASSADO, Aram KHATCHATURIAN, Astor PIAZZOLLA, Mikis THEODORAKIS. Μία βραδιά- ύμνος στο βιολοντσέλο αλλά και στο πιάνο και στον μεταξύ τους άρρηκτο αέναο
διάλογο.

Στο πιάνο συνοδεύει η διεθνούς φήμης πιανίστα ΑΝΙΤΑ ΤΟΜΑΣΕΒΙΤΣ

JAZZ EVENING - Technopolis 20 - 8 February

 

JAZZ EVENING

Technopolis 20

8 February - 8pm

Online Tickets: www.technopolis20.com
Entrance: €15
Information: 70002420

Technopolis 20 welcomes Katherine Petrou for a refined evening of jazz classics and timeless musical theatre, joined by Alexis Kasinos (guitar) and Rodrigo Caceres (bass).

The trio presents a carefully curated programme featuring beloved jazz standards and iconic musical theatre songs such as “My Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music and “On the Street Where You Live”, alongside contemporary selections by artists such as Olivia Dean.

Blending classic jazz elegance with a light pop influence, the ensemble creates a warm, intimate atmosphere — fresh, expressive, and effortlessly timeless.

Together, they bring timeless standards to life with soulful interpretations, rich harmonies, and a shared love for the jazz tradition. Join us for a night indulging in the elegance of classic jazz.

EU CARBON TAX REVENUE TRIPLES IN SIX YEARS REACHING €51 billion

 Cyprus Mail 17 January 2026 - by Kyriacos Nicolaou

Revenue from carbon dioxide related taxes across the European Union experienced a surge between 2017 and 2023, climbing from €15 billion to €51 billion.

According to Eurostat, these levies, which are strictly applied to the carbon content of fossil fuels, have become a significantly larger portion of the total energy tax landscape.

The share of these specific taxes within the broader category of energy taxation rose from 6.0 per cent in 2017 to 19.7 per cent in 2023, marking a period of intense fiscal growth in environmental policy.

US NAMES RUBIO, TONY BLAIR, KUSHNER TO GAZA BOARD UNDER TRUMP'S PLAN

 Cyprus Mail 17 January 2026 - by Reuters News Service

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called “Board of Peace” that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.

The names include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Trump is the chair of the board, according to a plan his White House unveiled in October.

EUROGROUP MEETING IN BRUSSELS

 Filenews

Makis Keravnos is going to Brussels tomorrow, Sunday, in order to participate in the meeting of the Eurogroup (Eurogroup) - which will be chaired for the first time by Kyriakos Pierrakakis - and to chair the work of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on January 19 and 20.