CRIME ROUND UP

 Filenews 24/4

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, six (6) persons were arrested for various offenses, such as illegal stay in the Republic of Cyprus, failure to appear in Court, causing concern, driving under the influence of alcohol and assault on a police officer, etc.

TRAGEDY OF GERMASOGEIA - INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING INVESTIGATIVE STATEMENTS FROM THE OWNERS AND OFFICIALS OF EOA

TRAGEDY OF GERMASOGEIA -  INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING INVESTIGATIVE STATEMENTS FROM THE OWNERS AND OFFICIALS OF EOA - Filenews 24/4 by Ioanna Mantziipa


In the end, today, Friday (24/4), the file of the case of the double tragedy with the collapse of an apartment building on Aeschylus Street in Germasogeia was not forwarded to the Legal Service, as important developments are emerging.

As Filenews is validly informed, the investigative team of the TAE Limassol, which has been set up to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy, received instructions from the Legal Service in the previous 24 hours, so that new statements can be taken from the owners of the apartments of the apartment building and from the officials of the Limassol District Self-Government Organization. This time, however, the testimonies will be investigative. In other words, they will testify as suspects of criminal offenses.

BEYOND THE SURFACE - group exhibition with 22 artists - Ibrahim's Khan Art Gallery, Paphos - 24-26 April

Cyprus Mail 24 April by Eleni Philippou

BEYOND THE SURFACE - group exhibition with 22 artists

Ibrahim's Khan Art Gallery, Paphos

24-26 April - opening night 7pm, Sat/Sun 10.30am-6.30pm

Curated by Elham Razani. www.elhamrazani.com

A new group exhibition in Paphos brings together 22 artists of 14 nationalities. Beyond the Surface opens at Ibrahim’s Khan Art Gallery on Friday for three days only, featuring a collection of paintings, sculpture, mosaic and ceramic art.

Curated and organised by Elham Razani, the exhibition celebrates creativity, cultural exchange and the power of art to connect people from different backgrounds. Razani says the exhibition is intended to create a meeting place where artists can share their work, support one another and engage with the wider community.

CYPRUS ONLY EU NATION WHERE MORE GIRLS THAN BOYS CODE

CYPRUS ONLY EU NATION WHERE MORE GIRLS THAN BOYS CODE - Cy Mail 24/4 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


Cyprus is the only EU country where girls aged 16 to 19 outperform boys in coding, according to a report from Eurostat, highlighting a noteworthy exception in digital skills trends across Europe.

The findings, based on a survey on ICT use in households and by individuals for 2025, showed that while a gender gap persists across most EU countries, Cyprus recorded a 4.3 percentage point lead for girls in coding.

Across the EU, girls in this age group demonstrated higher levels of digital content creation skills than the general population, underlining their growing digital competence.

LIMASSOL BEACHES FACE STRICTER MONITORING UNDER NEW PLAN

LIMASSOL BEACHES FACE STRICTER MONITORING UNDER NEW PLAN - Cy Mail 24/4 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


Limassol suspends Blue Flag applications amid water concerns

Cyprus’ coastal policy in Limassol has entered a new phase, as local authorities and the national operator CYMEPA agreed not to submit applications for Blue Flag awards for beaches in the greater Limassol area.

According to details published by Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), the decision was taken jointly by local authorities and CYMEPA, with officials emphasising that it does not reflect a deterioration in water quality.

“This decision does not imply any degradation of the quality of seawater,” said Shipping Deputy Ministry director Theodoulos Mesimeris.

HOUSE BLOCKS 'ZEROING' OF SOLAR SURPLUSES PENDING GOVERNMENT DECISION

HOUSE BLOCKS 'ZEROING' OF SOLAR SURPLUSES PENDING GOVERNMENT DECISION - Cy Mail 23/4 by James Morphakis


Surplus electricity generated by household solar panel systems will no longer be written off following a unanimous vote in parliament on Thursday.

The decision partially accepts a referral by President Nikos Christodoulides concerning amendments to the law on promoting renewable energy sources, with MPs modifying provisions to address concerns over constitutionality and separation of powers.

Under the approved framework, excess energy produced by households “will not be deleted” and will instead be retained until the cabinet sets out a compensation mechanism.

US SAYS PEOPLE WITH TIES TO IRGC WON'T BE ALLOWED AT WORLD CUP

US SAYS PEOPLE WITH TIES TO IRGC WON'T BE ALLOWED AT WORLD CUP - Cy Mail 24/4 by Reuters News Service


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but he added the players will not be allowed to bring with them people with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

“Nothing from the U.S. has told them they can’t come,” Rubio told reporters.

President Donald Trump also said his administration “would not want to affect the athletes” in comments he made at the White House.