Thursday, January 8, 2026

CRIME ROUND UP

 Filenews 8 January 2026



The targeted preventive operations of the Police continued during last night, with an enhanced presence in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, protecting citizens and ensuring public order.

US SENATE TO VOTE ON REINING IN TRUMP ON VENEZUELA

 Cyprus Mail 8 January 2026 - by Reuters News Service

The US Constitution requires any president to obtain Congress' approval before launching a prolonged military operation


The U.S. Senate is due to consider a resolution on Thursday that would block President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, and backers said the measure could pass in a close vote.

Days after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic military raid in Caracas, senators will vote on the latest in a series of war powers measures introduced since the administration ramped up military pressure on the country with attacks on boats off its coast in September.

ROAD TAX - WHAT APPLIES TO TAKATA VEHICLE RECALLS

 Filenews 8 January 2026



The process of renewing the registration certificates began yesterday, while several vehicles remain in a recall regime, mainly due to the Takata airbags. It is estimated that around 750,000 vehicles will go through the renewal process for 2026.

The officer of the Department of Road Transport, Konstantinos Kouppis, was hosted at Alpha and gave important instructions regarding the process of renewing traffic permits.

PERSONS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH ASSAULT CAUSING GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM IN LIMASSOL 20 December

8/1/26

The persons pictured are wanted to facilitate investigations into an investigated case of assault causing grievous bodily harm, an offense committed in Limassol on 20/12/2025. According to information, a student was attacked by the specific persons, in the Limassol marina.

Anyone who knows anything that can help locate or identify them, is kindly requested to contact the Limassol Police Department, on 25805057 phone or the nearest Police Station or the Citizen's Line at 1460.

SEISMIC TREMOR FELT IN PAPHOS

 Filenews 8 January 2026



A seismic tremor occurred at noon on Thursday in Cyprus. According to the first information, the earthquake was felt in the province of Paphos.

The earthquake was 3.3 on the Richter scale and its focal depth was 15,7 kilometers.

EASTER MONDAY with MLC - The Frog & Toad, Coral Bay - 13 April

 


EASTER MONDAY WITH MID LIFE CRISIS

The Frog & Toad, Coral Bay

13 April - 2pm

Mid Life Crisis head back to The Frog & Toad on Easter Monday for afternoon shenanigans.
Come along for an afternoon of live rock music and a few drinks, maybe a spot of lunch?! 

Call to book on 26 343876

ST PATRICK'S DAY with MLC - O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill - 17 March

 


ST PATRICK'S DAY with Mid Life Crisis

O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill

17 March - 8.30pm

Come for St Pats day at the best Irish pub in Paphos! Get your fill of Guinness, big hats and 3 hours or live rock from Mid-Life Crisis!

Reservation advised - call 26 935888