TALA - GARBAGE COLLECTIONS - WEF 1 JULY

 

TALA - GARBAGE COLLECTIONS - WEF 1 JULY

Please note that Tala is going back into the complex refuse collection system.  As a result from 1 July, refuse collections will be on a Wednesday and a Saturday.    Please also note that refuse collections will be made as per the current schedule on 29 and 30 June.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Press 29 June 2026

A new case of possession of child sexual abuse material is being investigated by the Police, which, in the context of police investigations, today proceeded to arrest a 41-year-old man. The case is being investigated by the Electronic Crime Sub-Directorate.

The investigation of the case began after information was received by the Police, which reported that an account user on an online communication application searched for child sexual abuse material.

CYPRUS TOURISM REVENUE DROPS 35 PER CENT IN APRIL

CYPRUS TOURISM REVENUE DROPS 35 PER CENT IN APRIL - Cy Mail 29/6 by Souzana Psara


Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell by 35.1 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, reaching €197.5 million, according to a report from the statistical service (Cystat).

This compares with €304.2m in April 2025, marking another weak month for tourism receipts.

For the January to April 2026 period, total tourism revenue is estimated at €443m, compared with €582.5m in the same period of 2025.

ASYLUM BENEFIT RECIPIENTS IN CYPRUS DOWN BY 50 PER CENT

ASYLUM BENEFIT RECIPIENTS IN CYPRUS DOWN BY 50 PER CENT - Cy Mail 29/6 by James Morphakis




The number of asylum seekers receiving state rent and food allowances in Cyprus has fallen to around 2,000, as the government pointed to lower illegal migration, reduced welfare spending and faster processing of asylum claims, particularly for Syrian nationals.

The deputy migration ministry reported on Monday that the remaining beneficiaries include nationals of Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and Iraq, with Syrians accounting for some 400 of those currently receiving assistance.

The ministry has instructed officials to expedite the examination of Syrian asylum applications, arguing that conditions in Syria have improved since the downfall of Bashar al-Assad and the state’s relative political stabilisation.

WHEN THE NUMBERS LOOK GOOD BUT LIFE DOESN'T FEEL IT

WHEN THE NUMBERS LOOK GOOD BUT LIFE DOESN'T FEEL IT - KNews 29/6

 
Cyprus’ strong economic performance hides growing imbalances that are keeping wealth from reaching everyday households.


By Dorita Yiannakou and Panayiotis Rougalas

Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice.

Key economic indicators continue to show strong performance, a trend also reflected in positive assessments from international credit rating agencies and in the growing number of foreign companies choosing to base their operations on the island.

TALA COUNCIL - SUBMISSIONS OF OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONS REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF THE LOCAL PLANS OF NICOSIA, LIMASSOL, LARNACA AND PAPHOS

 

TALA COUNCIL - SUBMISSIONS OF OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONS REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF THE LOCAL PLANS OF NICOSIA, LIMASSOL, LARNACA AND PAPHOS

DAVEY WOODFORD - O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill - 4 July

 

DAVEY WOODFORD

O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill

4 July - 8.30pm

Free entry