CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 19 August 2026

A serious incident took place last night in the Mottalos district in Paphos during which five food distributors were injured.

The Paphos Police Department is investigating offenses of conspiracy to commit a felony, conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, rioting, robbery, assault causing actual bodily harm, illegal possession and transport of an offensive weapon, common assault and malicious damage, which were committed last night in Paphos.

CYPRUS INFLATION AMONG HIGHEST IN EU

CYPRUS INFLATION AMONG HIGHEST IN EU - Cy Mail 19/8 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


Cyprus inflation rate far outpaces EU average at 4.4 per cent in July

Cyprus recorded annual inflation of 4.4 per cent in July 2026, placing it among the countries with the highest price increases in the European Union, according to figures released on Wednesday by both the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) and Eurostat.

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 4.4 per cent compared with July 2025 and increased by 0.7 per cent between June and July, according to the statistical service.

Eurostat data showed that Cyprus had the joint third-highest annual inflation rate in the EU, alongside Bulgaria, with only Romania at 8.2 per cent and Lithuania at 5.4 per cent recording higher rates.

BASES ON 'FULL ALERT' AHEAD OF BIRD TRAPPING SEASON

BASES ON 'FULL ALERT' AHEAD OF BIRD TRAPPING SEASON - Cy Mail 19/8 by Johanna Pauls


The British bases on Wednesday said they were on “full alert” ahead of the start of the Ambelopoulia migratory season at the end of August, with measures to protect the birds from illegal trapping already in place.

“The Community Action Team (CAT) is already in the areas of the Eastern British bases, identifying potential entrapment sites and proceeding with the dismantling of the installations set up by those seeking to profit from this illegal activity,” head of the unit Yiannakis Loucas said.

Loucas reiterated the unit’s readiness, emphasising that his team was fully prepared to take action against individuals attempting to trap migratory birds using nets and deadly snares.

SUNDAY BUFFET LUNCH - Kamares Club, Tala - 23 August

 

SUNDAY BUFFET LUNCH

Kamares Club, Tala

23 August - 1-3pm

€25pp - booking essential - 26 880576

FIFTY FUNK Searays Cafe Bar, Peyia 6 September - 2-5pm

 

FIFTY FUNK

Searays Cafe Bar, Peyia

6 September - 2-5pm

Free entry

Booking recommended 99 617415

Booking highly recommended for their last gig at Searays before they leave

REBETIKO AND OLD FOLK SONGS - Mouttallou Square - 2 September

 

REBETIKO AND OLD FOLK SONGS

Mouttallou Square

2 September - 8pm

Free entry

The Municipality of Paphos, as part of the "Tradition" series of events, presents a music evening dedicated to rebetiko and old folk song, on Wednesday, September 2, at Mouttallou Square.

Famous and beloved hits from the creators of our musical and cultural heritage, such as Giorgos Zambetas, Apostolos Kaldaras, Akis Panos, Manos Loizos, Vasilis Tsitsanis and others, come alive in a night full of melodies that stand the test of time.

Participants:

Elias Koutlis | voice, bouzouki

Ερμίνα Καλογήρου | voice

Christos Doventzidis | guitar

SEAN LYNCH - The Local Pub, Chlorakas - 22 August

 

SEAN LYNCH

The Local Pub, Chlorakas

22 August - 7-10pm

Free entry

Food available