CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 1 October 2026

As part of the ongoing campaign of the Police to combat the phenomenon of electronic gambling, members of OPE Paphos, carried out a search yesterday afternoon on the basis of a court warrant, in a property in Paphos owned by a 35-year-old man. 

During the search, which was carried out in the presence of the 35-year-old owner, a total of nine computer towers were located and confiscated, which are believed to be used to conduct casino gambling and other items. 

POST OFFICE BOXES AND CYLOGIN - KAMARES RESIDENTS

 

POST OFFICE BOXES AND CYLOGIN - KAMARES RESIDENTS

Please be advised that there is no procedure regarding Kamares post boxes - only the boxes at the Post Offices. No need to contact Reception. 

ISRAELI BUYERS FLOCK TO CYPRUS AS PROPERTY DEBATE GROWS

Signpost in central Larnaca pointing towards the local synagogue. Photo: Loucianos Lyritsas/DW.

ISRAELI BUYERS FLOCK TO CYPRUS AS PROPERTY DEBATE GROWS - Cyprus Property News 25/9 by Loucianos Lyritsas



More Israelis have been buying property, investing in businesses and moving to Cyprus in recent years. The trend is bringing new capital to the island, while raising questions about housing affordability, land ownership and the scale of foreign influence.

The prolonged insecurity in Israel after the October 7, 2023 attacks and the wars that followed has led some Israelis to consider Cyprus as a place to live. For some, the nearby island is no longer just a holiday destination or investment opportunity, but a permanent home or a contingency plan.

€11m CORAL VALLEY SCHEME WINS FRESH ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL

€11m CORAL VALLEY SCHEME WINS FRESH ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL - Cyprus Property News by Nigel Howarth 28/9


A €11 million residential development in Pegeia has received environmental approval for a second time, clearing a further hurdle for Harbourshore Estates Ltd Coral Valley scheme.

The development is planned in Pegeia, in the Akamas municipality. It will include 68 residential units and a biological wastewater treatment plant to serve the scheme.

CYPRUS' INVESTMENT DRIVE OVERLOOKED HOUSING COSTS

CYPRUS' INVESTMENT DRIVE OVERLOOKED HOUSING COSTS - Cyprus Property News 30/9 by Tasos Iasemidis


Cyprus’ strategy to attract overseas investment has delivered economic benefits. But without proper planning for housing, it has also added pressure to rents and left some groups carrying more of the housing costs, argues the author writing in Politis.

Over the past decade, Cyprus has built much of its growth strategy around attracting foreign capital, companies and workers. Policies have included permanent residency schemes linked to investment, tax incentives, support for company relocations and the employment of third-country nationals.

THE WEAPON SYSTEMS THAT WERE PRESENTED AND BROUGHT THE UPGRADE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD - THE NEW WEAPONS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FIELD

THE WEAPON SYSTEMS THAT WERE PRESENTED AND BROUGHT THE UPGRADE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD - THE NEW WEAPONS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FIELD - Filenews 1/10 by Andreas Pogiatzis



With the modernization of its arsenal evident, the National Guard presented today at the parade for the 66th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Cyprus a series of new and advanced weapon systems. The presence of modern missile, anti-aircraft and unmanned systems reflected the significant upgrade of the Army's operational capabilities in recent years.

5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CYPRUS' INDEPENDENCE

5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CYPRUS' INDEPENDENCE - KNews 1/10 by Paris Demetriades

The flag, the anthem, the first military parade and other stories from the early years of the Republic.


Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier.

There are, however, other interesting facts connected to the country’s eventful journey towards independence, which may also be lesser-known aspects of our modern history, particularly among younger generations who did not experience them.