CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 26 June 2026

A new large quantity of tobacco products from the occupied territories was found in the possession of a passenger who was going to depart from Cyprus via Paphos airport.

Officials of the Customs Department at Paphos Airport, after evaluating information, located a passenger with British citizenship, before her departure to Liverpool, United Kingdom, with her luggage containing large quantities of cigarettes, the packaging of which was not marked for the harmful effects of smoking in Greek and Turkish, but neither the security feature and the unique traceability code, indications that they were duty-free.

CYPRUS PLANS CONTROLLED RECRUITMENT OF NURSES FROM THIRD COUNTRIES TO PLUG 600-STAFF GAP

CYPRUS PLANS CONTROLLED RECRUITMENT OF NURSES FROM THIRD COUNTRIES TO PLUG 600-STAFF GAP - KNews 26/6

Health Minister says foreign nurses could help ease pressure on hospitals, improve patient care and support overworked staff.


Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses.

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides told Parliament’s Health Committee that without targeted action, the gap is expected to remain in the coming years, placing continued pressure on hospitals and patient care.

KADIS UNVEILS FIRST EU STRATEGY FOR COASTAL COMMUNITIES, HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CYPRUS

KADIS UNVEILS FIRST EU STRATEGY FOR COASTAL COMMUNITIES, HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CYPRUS - Cy Mail 26/6 by Eleni Panayiotou


European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis on Friday unveiled the European Union’s first-ever strategy dedicated to coastal communities, describing it as a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the prosperity, resilience and liveability of regions that are home to almost 95 million Europeans.

Speaking at the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities in Paphos, Kadis said the strategy represented a major shift in European policymaking by bringing together, for the first time, existing and future EU policies affecting coastal regions under a single framework.

FUEL TAX RELIEF EXTENDED TO 17 SEPTEMBER AS GOVERNMENT RAISES SUPPORT PACKAGE

FUEL TAX RELIEF EXTENDED TO 17 SEPTEMBER AS GOVERNMENT RAISES SUPPORT PACKAGE - Cy Mail 26/6 by James Morphakis



The government will extend reduced fuel excise duties until September 17 at an estimated cost of €15.5 million after agreeing to prolong the measure beyond its original August deadline.

As announced by the finance ministry on Friday, the decision follows a request from most parliamentary parties during Thursday’s House session, allowing the measure to remain in force until parliament resumes after the summer recess and reassesses market conditions.

The extension preserves the current reduction in fuel taxation worth 8.33 cents per litre, including VAT, helping to limit pump prices for motorists during a period of continued uncertainty in global energy markets.

ASHION SHOW by La Rimell Boutique - Peggy's Secret Garden Cafe, Peyia - 10 July

 

FASHION SHOW by La Rimell Boutique

Peggy's Secret Garden Cafe, Peyia

10 July - 2-5pm

Tickets €20 includes a charcuterie board and glass of wine

Booking essential - 96 780211

PARADISE JAZZ FESTIVAL Val's Place, Gialia 21-22 August

 

PARADISE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Val's Place, Gialia

21-22 August

https://paradisejazzfestival.com

Join us for another unforgettable celebration of the Paradise Jazz Festival!

THE FIRST MOMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY ARE CRUCIAL

 

THE FIRST MOMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY ARE CRUCIAL - Cyprus Civil Defence

The first moments of an emergency are crucial.

If you need to leave your home, time is precious. A family contingency plan and proper preparation can contribute to the safe and timely removal of all family members.