CRIME ROUND UP

Filenews 25 October 2025

 As part of an information assessment, a search was carried out yesterday afternoon at the home of a 23-year-old man in Limassol.

During the investigation, a number of firearms and cartridges were found, which were confiscated for examinations.

Specifically, a pistol, a revolver, a BEAM and eleven full firearm cartridges were found, for which the 23-year-old gave some allegations which are being investigated.

Other firearms were also found, which the 23-year-old seems to be in legal possession of.

FIRST-EVER LANGUAGE APP FOR CYPRIOT GREEK LAUNCHED

 Cyprus Mail 25 October 2025 - by Alexandra Theodorou

Designed primarily for the Cypriot diaspora, the app preserves the dialect’s unique melody through native-speaker recordings and offers interactive lessons rich in idioms and everyday scenarios

The first mobile language app dedicated entirely to Cypriot Greek, Cyprusays, was launched on Thursday, offering users around the world the chance to learn and speak this distinctive Mediterranean dialect.

Founded in Sydney by Australian-born Greek Cypriot Iphigenia (Effie) Athanassiou and her husband Konstantinos (Costas) Athanassiou, the app is more than just an educational tool.

CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR - Annabelle Hotel, Paphos - 23 November

 

CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR - wide selection of English children's books

Annabelle Hotel, Paphos - Ariadne Suite

23 November 10am-5pm

On 23 November Bibliocosmos is coming to Paphos for a Children's Christmas bookfair at the Annabelle Hotel in the Ariadne suite!

UN CYBERCRIME TREATY TO BE SIGNED TO TACKLE GLOBAL OFFENCES

 Cyprus Mail 25 October 2025 - by Reuters News Service

A landmark UN cybercrime treaty, aimed at tackling offences that cost the global economy trillions of dollars annually, is set to be signed in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi by around 60 countries over the weekend.

The convention, which will take effect after it is ratified by 40 nations, is expected to streamline international cooperation against cybercrime, but has been criticised by activists and tech companies over concerns of possible human rights abuses.

HEALTH MINISTRY UNVEILS €1.5bn BUDGET TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

 Cyprus Mail 24 October 2025 - by Charalambos Stylianou

The health ministry has presented a budget of €1.51 billion for 2026, marking a significant investment in the country’s healthcare system, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday.

The budget includes €333 million in revenue, with €870 million allocated as the state’s general contribution to the national health scheme (Gesy), an increase of €101.2 million from 2025.

AUTHORITIES HAVE NO RECORD OF PUBLIC CAMERA NUMBERS

 Cyprus Mail 24 October 2025 - by Johanna Pauls

Cyprus does not have an official registry of how many cameras are installed by public services, local government and other organisations, as there was no legislative obligation to do so, data protection commissioner Maria Christofidou said at the meeting of the House finance committee on Friday.

The matter was raised during a broader discussion on the placement of cameras in schools and stadiums, during which the commissioner noted that there is no legal obligation to maintain a registry for them.

CYPRUS MP RAISES ALARM OVER ILLEGAL QUARRYING IN OCCUPIED PENTADAKTYLOS

 in-cyprus 25 October 2025 - by Angelos Nikolaou

A Cypriot parliamentarian has demanded clarification from the government regarding illegal quarrying in the Turkish-occupied Pentadaktylos mountain range and the movement of construction materials across the Green Line dividing the island.

Rita Theodorou Superman, MP for Kyrenia, requested details about quantities of materials originating from illegal quarrying operations being transported to government-controlled areas, inspection procedures, and measures to protect the mountain range.