Tuesday, August 4, 2026

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 4 August 2026



They tried to intimidate Phaedonos's defence.

The well-known lawyer Mr. Vrahimis refutes the allegations of intervention by the defense of Phaedonos to a witness called by the prosecution.

CO-OPERATION ON WATER BETWEEN CYPRUS AND ISRAEL - MEMORANDUM BETWEEN EOA NICOSIA AND MEKOROT FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES






CO-OPERATION ON WATER BETWEEN CYPRUS AND ISRAEL - MEMORANDUM BETWEEN EOA NICOSIA AND MEKOROT FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES - Filenews 4/8


The further reduction of unbilled water, which currently stands at around 19%-20% – the lowest rate compared to the rest of the provinces and lower than the EU average – is one of the key objectives for which the Nicosia District Self-Government Organization will seek the support of the National Water Company of Israel, Mekorot, said on Tuesday the President of the EDA Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkadjis.

Mr. Yiorkadjis was speaking at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the EDA Nicosia and Mekorot, which aims to promote the exchange of know-how and best practices in the field of sustainable management of water resources.

MAMBASSI MOUKOUYOU RICHMAND DIEUVEIL MISSING FROM HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE IN NICOSIA SINCE 5 JUNE


MAMBASSI MOUKOUYOU RICHMAND DIEUVEIL MISSING FROM HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE IN NICOSIA SINCE 5 JUNE
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MAMBASSI MOUKOUYOU RICHMAND DIEUVEIL, 35 years old, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been absent from his place of residence, in Nicosia, since 05/06/2026.

The 35-year-old is described as having a normal build, about 1.75m tall, with black short hair.

Anyone who knows anything that can help locate him, is kindly requested to contact the Nicosia Police Department, at 22-802222, or the nearest Police Station, or the Citizen's Line at 1460.




IS CYPRUS LOSING ITS MEDITERRANEAN WAY OF LIFE?





IS CYPRUS LOSING ITS MEDITERRANEAN WAY OF LIFE? - Cy Mail 3/8 by Christina Michailides


As children live in a very different reality to their parents, have the ways of the region been lost for ever?

People often say that life in Cyprus moves at a slower pace. Visitors imagine lazy afternoons, outdoor cafés, and close communities where everyone still has time to chat. But even though Cyprus is known for its sunshine and relaxed way of life, many who live here say they feel tired. Burnout, feeling overwhelmed, and the pressure to always be online can make us wonder if we really are living the Mediterranean lifestyle we think we are.

CYPRUS MAPS OUT AMBITIOUS FUTURE FOR DIVING TOURISM






CYPRUS MAPS OUT AMBITIOUS FUTURE FOR DIVING TOURISM - Cy Mail 4/8 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


Government opens consultation on national diving tourism strategy

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism recently launched a public consultation on Cyprus’ National Strategy for the Development of Diving Tourism, inviting stakeholders and the public to submit feedback before the strategy is finalised.

The consultation covers the study, “Development of a Strategy aiming at the Product Development of Diving Tourism in Cyprus”, together with its accompanying implementation plan, both of which were prepared as part of efforts to strengthen and expand the island’s diving tourism sector.

PERSEID METEOR SHOWER TO LIGHT UP CYPRUS SKIES NEXT WEEK





PERSEID METEOR SHOWER TO LIGHT UP CYPRUS SKIES NEXT WEEK - Cy Mail 3/8 by James Morphakis


The astronomical organisation on Monday announced that Cyprus will have an opportunity to observe the annual Perseid meteor shower under particularly favourable conditions next week, with the display expected to peak overnight between next Wednesday and Thursday.

The organisation said the peak will coincide almost exactly with the new moon, creating darker skies and improving visibility for observers away from the city centres.

‘THERE WERE NO FORMAL BURIAL PROTOCOLS - IT WAS SUMMER, AND THEY HAD TO BE LAID TO REST'






‘THERE WERE NO FORMAL BURIAL PROTOCOLS - IT WAS SUMMER, AND THEY HAD TO BE LAID TO REST' - Cy Mail 4/8 by Eleni Panayiotou


Hours of bombing at Nicosia’s Athalassa hospital in July 1974 left a crater in the ground while a series of makeshift burials took place of those who had died, leading a team of investigators in 2017 to begin a search there for missing people.

Archaeologist Michalis Iacovides on Monday described to the Cyprus News Agency what he had seen during this operation.