CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 15 May 2026

A 24-year-old man is being treated at the Limassol General Hospital in an extremely critical condition, as a result of a road collision that occurred yesterday morning on the Paphos - Limassol highway, in the direction of Limassol.

The road collision happened around 9:40 a.m., when a car driven by a 37-year-old man on the above highway, at some point on the road, at the height of the village of Sotira, under circumstances that are being investigated, dragged and injured the 24-year-old, who was working for the execution of works on the highway.

The 37-year-old's vehicle then collided with a large bright flashing arrow and came to a standstill.

BERENGARIA PROJECT BY bbf - ENTERS FINAL STRETCH

BERENGARIA PROJECT BY bbf - ENTERS FINAL STRETCH - KNews 15/5

All Planning Permits Secured

bbf: announces that all required planning permits have now been secured for the hotel, luxury villas, townhouses, and residential apartments that form part of the landmark Berengaria development.

This important milestone marks another decisive step toward the realization of a project of exceptional historical, architectural, and developmental significance for Prodromos and the wider Troodos mountain region. With a total investment exceeding €30 million, Berengaria is expected to become a landmark destination for Cyprus’ tourism sector and premium residential living.

FINES OF €28,500 FOR UNDECLARED WORK

FINES OF €28,500 FOR UNDECLARED WORK - Cy Mail 15/5 by Dina Husseini


Labour inspectors issued €28,500 in fines in March after identifying 12 undeclared workers during checks on cleaning, security and office businesses, the labour ministry said on Friday.

The inspection service carried out 227 checks nationwide as part of a campaign targeting undeclared employment and breaches of labour legislation.

A total of 104 inspections were conducted at cleaning and security companies, where 189 employees were checked.

CYPRUS TO USE €1.18bn EU MONEY TO COVER DEFENCE NEEDS

CYPRUS TO USE €1.18bn EU MONEY TO COVER DEFENCE NEEDS - Cy Mail 15/5 by Rebekah Gregoriades


Cyprus will utilise the €1.18 billion from the EU Safe programme over a period of five years to cover defence needs and enhance the country’s role in the European security system, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday.

Addressing the frogmen graduation ceremony at Evangelos Florakis naval base, Palmas said a priority was strengthening defence diplomacy through the upgrading of collaboration with European partners and friendly countries.

MAY RAINFALL OVER 150% OF MONTHLY AVERAGE

MAY RAINFALL OVER 150% OF MONTHLY AVERAGE - Cy Mail 15/5 by Rebekah Gregoriades


Rainfall for May has already reached 163 per cent of the average just halfway into the month, with many areas recording triple or more amounts of the rain average.

Meanwhile, reservoirs are up to 43.2 per cent of their capacity, with nine of the main 21 already full.

From May 1 until Friday, rainfall reached 31.9mm, compared to the 19.6mm average.

ISLAND-WIDE SURVEY SEEKS WOMEN'S VIEWS ON CYPRUS REUNIFICATION

ISLAND-WIDE SURVEY SEEKS WOMEN'S VIEWS ON CYPRUS REUNIFICATION - in-cyprus 15/5


The Centre for Gender Equality and History (KIIF) and the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre (CPDC) have launched an island-wide survey gathering women’s experiences and perspectives on the Cyprus issue and peacebuilding.

THIS IS HOW LIVESTOCK FARMERS ARE COMPENSATED RE FOOT AND MOUTH

THIS IS HOW LIVESTOCK FARMERS ARE COMPENSATED RE FOOT AND MOUTH  - Filenews 15/5


Regarding public positions on the methodology and how each breeder will be compensated, the Veterinary Services clarify the following:

The categories of compensation for the value of the animals slaughtered were formed by Committees for the determination of maximum Compensation prices appointed by the Director of the Veterinary Services in accordance with the provisions of the legislation of the Veterinary Services.