CRIME ROUND UP

 Filenews 20 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.

As a result of the preventive policing operations, 12 persons were arrested, for offenses such as burglary and theft, causing injury and carrying a knife, illegal stay, assault on a police officer, illegal possession of property, illegal possession of drugs, carrying a knife and causing concern.

WHAT'S ON - 21-30 APRIL

 

WHAT'S ON - 21-30 APRIL

US TAXPAYERS FUND UPGRADES TO CYPRUS MILITARY BASES

US TAXPAYERS FUND UPGRADES TO CYPRUS MILITARY BASES - KNews 20/4


American-backed upgrades aim to turn the island into a key hub for evacuations and humanitarian missions across the Middle East

US taxpayer money is being funnelled into upgrading key military bases in Cyprus in a move that strengthens the island’s growing role as a safe haven and humanitarian hub in the eastern Mediterranean. The funding will go toward expanding facilities at the Evangelos Florakis naval base and the Andreas Papandreou air base, allowing Cyprus to handle large-scale evacuations and emergency operations from nearby conflict zones.

ALARM FOR 36 DANGEROUS APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN LIMASSOL

 

ALARM FOR 36 DANGEROUS APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN LIMASSOL - Filenews 20/4

The tenants of 36 dangerous apartment buildings are warned by the Limassol District Local Government Organization, placing stickers with the inscription "Dangerous building - Do not enter".

As stated by the President of the EOA Limassol, Yiannis Tsouloftas, in the previous days, employees of the organization went to 36 buildings that have been deemed dangerous and placed the warning stickers, which are written in both Greek and English, at the entrances.

THE ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATIONS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2026/27 BEGINS - WHAT IS THE PROCESS

 

THE ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATIONS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2026/27 BEGINS - WHAT IS THE PROCESS - Filenews 20/4

The Directorate of Primary Education of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (YPAN), reminds the parents and guardians of students of public Primary Schools (grades C - F) and Kindergartens (4 ⁴/₁₂ – 6 years old) that the confirmation of registrations, for the school year 2026-2027, will take place from April 21 to 24, 2026.

SOUNI - A COMMUNITY RISING FROM THE ASHES

SOUNI - A COMMUNITY RISING FROM THE ASHES - Cy Mail 19/4 by Dina Husseini


How a multi-cultural housing estate pulled together to recover after last year’s devastating Limassol fire

Last July, a wildfire swept through the hills above Souni-Zanakia, destroying homes, killing two people and leaving a quiet residential community facing sudden disaster. Months later, the Country Rose estate still bears the scars but amid the loss, a story of resilience, solidarity and hope has emerged.

For Iain Dell, a retired crisis response planner with decades of experience responding to emergencies worldwide, from hurricanes in the Caribbean to conflicts in Afghanistan, the fire was both personal and professional. He was abroad when it broke out, following developments online and trying to piece together what was happening to his home from thousands of kilometres away.

PAPHOS KIDNEY ASSOCIATION QUIZ - Paphos International Sailing Club, Peyia - 14 May

 

PAPHOS KIDNEY ASSOCIATION QUIZ

Paphos International Sailing Club, Peyia

14 May - 6.30pm for 7pm start

Booking essential - please contact Geoff on secretary@paphoskidney.com to book your place and order your meal.  Bookings no later than 5.30pm Saturday 9 May - your place is only confirmed once you receive an email saying you are booked in