CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 24 August 2026

The police continue the investigations to identify the perpetrators of the unprecedented attacks in the early hours of Saturday in ten different properties in Paphos.

According to information, the white motorcycle that seems to have been used by the young people during the attacks has been located. The motorcycle was stolen that same night. Members of the force examined the machine and received various items which have been sent for scientific examinations.

WHAT'S ON - 25-31 AUGUST

 

WHAT'S ON - 25-31 AUGUST

THE TOLL ON CYPRIOT ROADS IS HEAVY - MORE THAN HALF OF THE DEAD ARE MOTORCYCLISTS - ''THERE ARE NO MAGIC SOLUTIONS'', SAYS BYRON

THE TOLL ON CYPRIOT ROADS IS HEAVY - MORE THAN HALF OF THE DEAD ARE MOTORCYCLISTS - ''THERE ARE NO MAGIC SOLUTIONS'', SAYS BYRON - Filenews 24/8


The number of people who have died on Cypriot roads since the beginning of 2026 has risen to 26, with more than half being motorcyclists, while the Police are intensifying their actions and campaigns aimed at preventing fatal road collisions.

On the occasion of yesterday's fatal car accident, with the victim being a 26-year-old motorcyclist, the Police Spokesman, Byron Vyronos, appealed to drivers to comply with the Road Traffic Code and to realize that every moment they are on the road network their lives are in danger and spoke about the goal of cultivating "road awareness and a culture of road consciousness", noting at the same time that "there are no magic solutions".

THE NATIONAL GUARD HAS ACQUIRED THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE DRONES - THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS OWN LABORATORY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT

THE NATIONAL GUARD HAS ACQUIRED THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE DRONES - THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS OWN LABORATORY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT - Filenews 24/8 by Andreas Pogiatzis


The National Guard has acquired the ability to design, develop and produce small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAV/FPV) through a newly established laboratory operating in the 12th Technician Battalion.

According to information from filenews, the order for the creation of the laboratory was given by the Chief of the National Guard, Emmanuel Theodorou, and so for the first time, the laboratory was set up in the summer with the ability to produce small drones (sUAV/FPV). These drones will have the ability to be monitored, reconnaissance, and in the future they will also be configured for strike missions.
The workshop was visited by the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Theodorou, who was informed about the process of design, development and production of unmanned systems, as well as the possibilities of their further development and operational utilization.

AKEL - FIRE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT - ''MONUMENTAL INCOMPETENCE, THE COST OF FAILURE CANNOT BE PAID BY SOCIETY''

AKEL - FIRE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT - ''MONUMENTAL INCOMPETENCE, THE COST OF FAILURE CANNOT BE PAID BY SOCIETY'' - Filenews 24/8


AKEL strongly criticizes the government for waste management, speaking of "monumental incompetence" and arguing that the plans announced do not address the problem at its root. The party refers in particular to the situation in Pentakomo and Koshi, the EU procedures against Cyprus and the cost that, as it notes, is passed on to society and local government.

PREVENTIVE SCREENING FOR ANTICOAGULANT DRUG - THE HIO INFORMED DOCTORS AND PHARMACISTS - WHAT PATIENTS SHOULD DO

PREVENTIVE SCREENING FOR ANTICOAGULANT DRUG - THE HIO INFORMED DOCTORS AND PHARMACISTS - WHAT PATIENTS SHOULD DO - Filenews 24/8 by Marilena Panayi


The competent authorities are proceeding with a preventive control of a specific batch of the anticoagulant drug Warfant 3 mg, following information that some packages may contain tablets of 1 mg instead of 3 mg.

According to an announcement by the Health Insurance Organization, the issue concerns exclusively batch 25002 of the product WARFANT TABLET 3MG.

EARLY CHRISTMAS MARKET - Legends Bar, Coral Bay - 30 October

 

EARLY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Legends Bar, Coral Bay

30 October - 5-9pm

Tala Cats pick a cat tombola and raffle