PROPOSAL FOR HOME GUARD - COMBAT CITIZEN CELLS AS 'READINESS VOLUNTEERS' AND EXTENSION OF AGE LIMIT

 

PROPOSAL FOR  HOME GUARD - COMBAT CITIZEN CELLS AS 'READINESS VOLUNTEERS' AND EXTENSION OF AGE LIMIT - Filenews 22/4 by Andreas Pogiatzis

Ways to improve and upgrade the institution of the Home Guard were submitted in a letter on April 16 to the Minister of Defense Vassilis Palmas, by DISY MP Giorgos Karoullas, noting, among other things, that "it becomes obvious that society seeks active participation in the Defense of the Republic of Cyprus.

Mr. Karoullas' suggestions concern amendments to the relevant decision for the establishment of a modern, flexible and recognized institution that makes full use of the human resources of the National Guard and strengthens the readiness of the National Guard.

K MAVRIDIS - ''THE DESECRATION OF SACRED SITES IN THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES CONTINUES'' - HE INFORMED THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ABOUT 'JIHADISST BEHAVIOUR

 

K MAVRIDIS - ''THE DESECRATION OF SACRED SITES IN THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES CONTINUES'' - HE INFORMED THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ABOUT 'JIHADISST BEHAVIOUR' - Filenews 22/4

The serious allegations concerning repeated incidents of desecration of holy sites and cemeteries in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus, are reiterated in a written intervention to the European Commission, by MEP Costas Mavrides (DIKO – S&D).

FIRE SERVICE - IN FULL READINESS FOR THE SUMMER - COUNTRYSIDE, PATROLS AND AERIAL MEANS TO EXTILNGUISH FIRES ARE BEING STRENGTHENED

 

FIRE SERVICE - IN FULL READINESS FOR THE SUMMER - COUNTRYSIDE, PATROLS AND AERIAL MEANS TO EXTILNGUISH FIRES ARE BEING STRENGTHENED - Filenews 22/4

The number of fires in recent years has been quite increased and should definitely be reduced, said the Chief Fire Marshal of the Fire Service and National Fire Coordinator, Nikos Longinos, in his statements, adding that they will strengthen the countryside with more means this year "to have a quick update and response to extinguish the fires", as he mentioned.

He stressed that all the competent services are on alert and will continue to be throughout the summer season.

FROM PAPHOS 2017 TO PAPHOS 2027 - THEY HONOUR THE CITY'S LANDMARK YEAR

 

FROM PAPHOS 2017 TO PAPHOS 2027 - THEY HONOUR THE CITY'S LANDMARK YEAR - Filenews 23/4 by Dora Christodoulou

2027 marks the 10th anniversary of the most important milestone in the modern history of Paphos: Its operation as the European Capital of Culture, a year when the city of Aphrodite became the European epicenter in culture, culture, tourism and more. The Mayor of Paphos reveals today to "F" that this landmark will be honored with splendor in Paphos, showing that "Paphos 2027" still retains everything that made it a successful Capital of Culture with the "Paphos 2017" Organization.

ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAICS - THE STOCK OF KILOWATT HOURS REMAINS, BUT FOR A FEW

 

ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAICS - THE STOCK OF KILOWATT HOURS REMAINS, BUT FOR A FEW - Filenews 23/4

The Plenary Session of the Parliament will also be called today to take a position on the referral by the President of the Republic of the law that had been unanimously passed by the Parliament - following a law proposal by DIKO MP Michalis Damianos - to establish a methodology for compensating the owners of residential photovoltaics whose surplus electricity production has been erased in recent weeks.

President Christodoulides ruled, following the opinion of the Attorney General, as unconstitutional some provisions of the proposed law, especially because it imposes an obligation to pay significant amounts as compensation from the state treasury to households.

PHAEDONOS PROMISES TO REVEAL THEM ALL

 

PHAEDONOS PROMISES TO REVEAL THEM ALL - Pafos Live 23/4

Phaedon Phedonos appears ready to crush corruption and expose all those who have targeted him. In a written statement dated April 21 sent yesterday, he recommends patience and calls on citizens to monitor developments.

Public Statement

Phaedon Phedonos

April 21, 2026

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 22 April 2026

Members of the Anti-Drug Service stopped for control yesterday afternoon in the area of Paphos, a car driven by a 27-year-old foreigner, with a 33-year-old foreigner as a passenger.

During the subsequent search of the vehicle, five packages containing green dry cannabis plant matter, with a total weight of about 6 grams, were found. Two packages containing a white substance, similar to cocaine, with a total weight of approximately one gram and six packages containing a white crystalline substance, similar to methamphetamine, with a total weight of approximately one gram were also found.