TALA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

 

TALA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 6 September 2026

A new case of online fraud with investments in cryptocurrencies is being investigated by the Police in the province of Paphos, following a complaint filed yesterday with the Paphos TAE by a 61-year-old man.

Specifically, in mid-February 2026, the 61-year-old spotted, through a social networking site, an advertisement related to cryptocurrency investments. He then contacted an unknown woman, who spoke in English, via a telephone application and, following her instructions, converted the amount of €6.200 into cryptocurrencies of a certain type through his bank account, which he then transferred to an unknown electronic wallet for investment purposes.

DOES THE ACHILLES SHIELD HAVE AN ACHILLES HEEL?

DOES THE ACHILLES SHIELD HAVE AN ACHILLES HEEL? - Cy Mail 6/9 by Eleni Panayiotou



For Cyprus, Greece’s defence deal with Israel raises questions over what Nicosia ultimately wants its security policy to achieve

Greece’s €3 billion Achilles Shield deal with Israel is expected to significantly strengthen the country’s ability to protect itself against drones, aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, but experts caution against expectations that the system will offer absolute protection, or that Cyprus will automatically come under the same umbrella.

CYPRUS IS A SAFE DESTINATION FOR ISRAELIS - AT THE LOWEST RISK LEVEL. WHICH COUNTRIES POSE THE MOST SERIOUS THREATS TO ISRAEL?

CYPRUS IS A SAFE DESTINATION FOR ISRAELIS - AT THE LOWEST RISK LEVEL.  WHICH COUNTRIES POSE THE MOST SERIOUS THREATS TO ISRAEL? - Filenews 6/9



Cyprus remains at the lowest risk level, without a special travel warning, according to the new assessment released on Sunday by Israel's National Security Council ahead of the Jewish holidays and the Jewish New Year.

Cyprus is among the most popular destinations for Israelis, along with Greece, the United States, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. The Council clarified that the evaluation does not entail changes to the existing travel advice, but aims to enhance vigilance.

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS DECREASED - FROM 1,100 THEIR NUMBER FELL BELOW 350. ACCOMMODATION PLACES ALSO DECREASED

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS DECREASED - FROM 1,100 THEIR NUMBER FELL BELOW 350.  ACCOMMODATION PLACES ALSO DECREASED - Filenews 6/9


The number of unaccompanied minor migrants in Cyprus has decreased to less than 350, from about 1,100 who were under the tutelage of the Social Welfare Services when the Deputy Ministry of Migration was established. This data was given in response to a question by the Deputy Ministry of Migration to a question by Larnaca MP Sotiris Ioannou.

According to the response, as of January 1, 2026, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection assumed responsibility for the management of structures and centers for unaccompanied minors, while the responsibility for housing in organized structures was transferred from the Social Welfare Services to the Deputy Ministry.

THREE MAJOR DEALS AWAIT THE REGULATORS' GREEN LIGHT

THREE MAJOR DEALS AWAIT THE REGULATORS' GREEN LIGHT - KNews 6/9 by Panayiotis Rougalas

The Ancoria, CDB and payabl. transactions could bring changes for bank staff, customers and the wider payments market.



Three deals are currently awaiting regulatory approval. Although entirely different in nature, all three have one thing in common: they must pass through the supervisory process.

One is a new addition involving the wider financial sector, while the other two are strictly banking transactions.

CYPRUS RISKS BEING CUT OUT OF THE POWER LINK TO EUROPE

CYPRUS RISKS BEING CUT OUT OF THE POWER LINK TO EUROPE  - KNews 6/9 by Apostolos Tomaras

As Nicosia hesitates, alternative plans could bypass the island and connect Israel directly to Crete.


The government’s decision to avoid responding to concerns and questions about the Republic of Cyprus’ energy plans is deepening the uncertainty surrounding them. It is also lending weight to claims that Nicosia is attempting to change course on major energy projects, including the electricity interconnection between Cyprus and Europe through Greece.

The government has remained silent even in the face of reports that the Cypriot side no longer views the Great Sea Interconnector favourably. This has prompted opposition parties, including AKEL, to take the lead and give the issue a political dimension, demanding an official government briefing on several matters that have also been raised by the media.