CRIME ROUND UP

Filenews 28 July 2026 

The 22-year-old from Sri Lanka, who stabbed his 33-year-old roommate 7 times in Aradippou in the early hours of last Monday, was referred to a direct trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca that will meet on October 15. The defendant will remain in custody until the start of his trial. As for the 33-year-old compatriot who was hospitalized in critical condition, according to information from the Police, his health condition has stabilized and has overcome the danger.

The defendant faces serious charges of attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and injury.

SEAN LYNCH - The Local Pub, Chlorakas - 1 August

 

SEAN LYNCH

The Local Pub, Chlorakas

1 August - 7-10pm

Free entry

"MISSILES FALL INTO THE STADIUM WHILE PLAYING FOOTBALL'' - SHOCKING TESTIMONIES ABOUT THE CONDITIONS AT THE SHOOTING RANGE - ANGRY RESIDENTS DEMAND ITS CLOSURE

"MISSILES FALL INTO THE STADIUM WHILE PLAYING FOOTBALL'' - SHOCKING TESTIMONIES ABOUT THE CONDITIONS AT THE SHOOTING RANGE - ANGRY RESIDENTS DEMAND ITS CLOSURE - Filenews 28/7 by Natasa Christoforou


Yesterday's fire, caused by the firing range, was the last straw in Kalo Chorio, Agia Anna and Psevda. The three communities of the province of Larnaca, together with Pyrga and Mosfiloti, have been shouting for many years about the effects of the operation of the Kalo Chorio Firing Range, after a number of very serious incidents were recorded that endangered the lives of many people in the area. They were never heard, however, by any government.

But this time they want to be heard. They want the firing range to be closed immediately, which endangered their life's labours yesterday. This is what residents were discussing in the café of Psevdas on Tuesday morning. Philenews was at the scene and recorded their testimonies, with some of them describing shocking incidents where projectiles ended up in an area stadium and a school.

SAFETY IS STRENGTHENED AT THE VASSILIKO ENERGY CENTRE - PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS AND CO-ORDINATION IN FOCUS -

SAFETY IS STRENGTHENED AT THE VASSILIKO ENERGY CENTRE - PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS AND CO-ORDINATION IN FOCUS - Filenews 28/7


The safety of the Vasilikos Energy Center and the wider area is an issue of utmost importance and priority for the Government, due to the strategic importance of the infrastructure that is concentrated and developed in the area.

In this context, the Minister of Justice and Public Order convened today a meeting of all stakeholders, during which the overall planning for the further strengthening of the security of the Energy Center was presented, focusing on prevention, preparedness and effective coordination.

FIVE YEARS , €1 billion AND HUNDREDS OF PROJECTS - CYPRUS NEARS CLOSURE OF ITS EU RECOVERY CHAPTER

FIVE YEARS , €1 billion AND HUNDREDS OF PROJECTS - CYPRUS NEARS CLOSURE OF ITS EU RECOVERY CHAPTER - KNews 28/7 by Dorita Yiannakou


From hospital upgrades to electric mobility schemes, the Recovery and Resilience Plan is entering its final phase, with one major hurdle left.



The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms.

The Recovery and Resilience Directorate of the Development Directorate at the Ministry of Finance is racing to complete all remaining actions included in the plan by the end of August, with the aim of ensuring the full absorption of available funds.

METEOR SPOTTED IN CYPRUS

METEOR SPOTTED IN CYPRUS  - KNews 28/7

Meteor captured falling over Pera Pedi


By Renee Strouthou

Last night, Monday, 27th of July, at around 21:30 numerous people across cyprus looked up and spotted a bright meteor racing across the sky.

Luckily, Kitas weather was able to catch the moment on camera as they found a recording on one of their local cameras in Pera Pedi where the meteor can be clearly seen falling and creating a spectacle for Cypriots.

In Cyprus, meteors sightings are quite common, and as we are slowly approaching one of the most exciting meteor events of the year: the Perseid meteor shower on the 12th and 13th of August it will become even more common to see more meteors.

So, grab a blanket, find a dark spot and if you see a shooting star, make a wish.

FIRE RAGING IN LIMASSOL'S PYRGOS AREA

FIRE RAGING IN LIMASSOL'S PYRGOS AREA - Cy Mail 28/7



A fire has been raging since 10.30am on Tuesday in the area of Pyrgos, Limassol, with firefighters and volunteers operating in the area along with water drops from planes.

Firefighters are supported by the Kitasweather volunteer group for fires.