TRAFFIC CHANGES FOR THE PARADE ON 28 OCTOBER

 

TRAFFIC CHANGES FOR THE PARADE ON 28 OCTOBER

The Municipality of Paphos, in collaboration with the Traffic Department of the Paphos Police, informs the public that, in the context of the National Anniversary of October 28, 1940, temporary traffic regulations will be implemented for the smooth conduct of the parade.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

From 09:00 a.m. until the completion of the parade.

ISRAEL VOTES AND CYPRUS HAS A STAKE IN WHAT COMES NEXT

ISRAEL VOTES AND CYPRUS HAS A STAKE IN WHAT COMES NEXT - KNews 26/10

Whoever wins, deepening security ties offer Cyprus opportunities — and responsibilities — while preserving its foreign policy independence


By Giorgos Kentas

Israel’s parliamentary election on Oct. 27 comes amid profound domestic changes and significant shifts in the regional security landscape. The result will influence governance at home, the handling of the Palestinian issue, and Israel’s relations with its regional and international partners. Yet the most important consideration is not necessarily who becomes the next prime minister, but how much continuity there will be in Israel’s strategy as challenges mount and the balance of power shifts.

TEMPORARY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTRE TO BE BUILT NEXT TO CENTRAL PRISON

TEMPORARY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTRE TO BE BUILT NEXT TO CENTRAL PRISON - Cy Mail 26/10 by James Morphakis



Justice Minister Costas Fitiris has said juveniles will be held in portacabins next to the central prisons rather than at Menoyia, telling the House finance committee on Monday that the facility is now expected by next October.

Fitiris presented the ministry’s next year budget to the committee, where he said there were currently “30 minors” incarcerated in the central prisons.

He said the ministry was “forced to go for this solution both in terms of time and cost” and so that the units could be moved when the new prison is constructed.

CYPRUS TO BILL MACCABI TEL AVIV FOR POLICING CLUB'S HOME GAMES

CYPRUS TO BILL MACCABI TEL AVIV FOR POLICING CLUB'S HOME GAMES - Cy Mail 26/10 by James Morphakis



Justice Minister Costas Fitiris confirmed to MPs on Monday that Cyprus has accepted a request to invoice Maccabi Tel Aviv for the policing of its home matches, although no game has yet been played on the island.

Responding to questions from the House finance committee, Fitiris acknowledged that the first match had not yet taken place but remarked that “it was possible the second scheduled game would go ahead”.

The Israeli basketball club had been expected to stage its Euroleague home game against Real Madrid in Limassol on October 22, yet the match was instead played at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade.

TRAFFIC IN WINTER FROM BRITAIN AND CENTRAL EUROPE TO PAPHOS

TRAFFIC IN WINTER FROM BRITAIN AND CENTRAL EUROPE TO PAPHOS - Filenews 26/10 by Dora Christodoulou


An intention for a satisfactory tourist flow to Paphos is recorded in this year's winter season, based on the traffic observed in the major tour operators of Europe.

According to tourism agencies in the province, the tourist flow from the United Kingdom and a significant number of central European countries to Paphos is expected to continue at levels that will keep the hotel and wider tourism industry at least in elementary operation during the winter season and until the first notable tourist flow of the Christmas holidays begins initially and March-April afterwards.

SHORTAGE OF VACCINES AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH - DOSES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN ARE DROPPING - RED FOR NOW IN PAEDIATRICIANS

SHORTAGE OF VACCINES AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH - DOSES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN ARE DROPPING - RED FOR NOW IN PAEDIATRICIANS - Filenews 26/10 by Marilena Panayii


A shortage of vaccines against pertussis causes restrictions on the vaccination of pregnant women and a temporary interruption of vaccinations by paediatricians with the competent authorities implementing a special plan for the management of the available quantities.

This is the Boostrix vaccine, which provides protection against pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria.

Its administration during pregnancy is of particular importance, as it allows the transfer of protective antibodies from the mother to the fetus, helping to protect the newborn during the first months of life.

THE ''RED FLAG'' PLATFORM FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN IS COMING - ''WOMEN'S HOUSE'' IN OTHER PROVINCES AS WELL

THE ''RED FLAG'' PLATFORM FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN IS COMING - ''WOMEN'S HOUSE'' IN OTHER PROVINCES AS WELL - Filenews 26/10 by Despina Psyllou


Measures to deal with crimes against women and domestic violence are being prepared by the state apparatus. In the works, as mentioned by the Minister of Justice, Kostas Fytiris, is the "Red Flag" prevention platform. At the same time, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Tina Pavlou, announced that the framework governing the "Woman's House" is being examined, so that it can be expanded to other provinces, while a shelter in Larnaca is being prepared.

These announcements were made in the Human Rights Committee, where the examination of the issues of gender-based violence and how to protect victims continued.