CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 12 January 2026

Members of the Police (MMAD), as part of the targeted actions to prevent and combat crime, while they were on a motorized patrol in Limassol last night, located a suspicious vehicle parked on a city street.

As soon as the driver of the vehicle realized the presence of the Police, he started with the intention of escaping, however he was stopped nearby. From the examinations that followed, it was found that the driver of the vehicle was a 23-year-old man, who was arrested for the self-inflicted crime of reckless and dangerous driving.

WHAT'S ON - 13-31 JANUARY

 WHAT'S ON - 13-31 JANUARY

CYPRUS RESETTLEMENT SEMINAR - Chelona Bar, Episkopi Garrison - 28 January

CYPRUS RESETTLEMENT SEMINAR

Chelona Bar, Episkopi Garrison 

28 January - arrival 1030 for 11am start [finish approx 1pm]

Unsure about Brexit, immigration, pensions, employment, or healthcare access? This event offers clear, trustworthy guidance to help you plan with confidence. 

There is no fee for this event. 

REVISION OF CYPRIOT LEGISLATION ON COMMON PROPERTY AND PROPERTY TRANSFERS - NEW OBLIGATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS UNDER DISCUSSION

 Cyprus Property News - 12 January 2026 - by Savvas Savvides

The Cypriot Parliament is facing significant changes in legislation concerning jointly-owned buildings and property transfers, with the aim of addressing serious problems related to non-payment of common expenses and the inability to enforce existing provisions.

The new bill, which is over 80 pages long, is being discussed by the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and is expected to be voted on during the current session. Its purpose is to modernize the management framework for jointly owned buildings, strengthen the legal status of management committees, and ensure the effective operation of apartment buildings and complexes, where almost half of the country’s population lives.

KEY CYPRUS PROPERTY TAX REFORMS 2026

 Cyprus Property News - by Nigel Howarth 9 January 2026

Cyprus has overhauled its tax system, with a broad package of tax reforms that came into effect on 1 January 2026. Several of these changes directly impact property owners, investors, and buyers, reshaping the island’s real estate tax landscape.

After reviewing updates published across accountancy and legal advisory platforms, it’s clear that the tax reforms place a strong emphasis on reducing transaction costs, modernising capital gains tax rules, and strengthening tax compliance.

THE A&E ARE FULL DUE TO INFECTIONS - INTERRUPTION IN THE GESY SOFTWARE THIS MORNING ADDED TO PROBLEMS

 Filenews 12 January 2026 - by Marilena Panayi

Seasonal infections have caught us for good with the flu grinding our teeth, personal doctors' offices and private pharmacies filling up and the number of people needing hospitalization, day by day, getting bigger.

During the weekend, as the spokesman of the State Health Services Organization, Charalambos Charilaou, told Filenews, "a significantly increased attendance was recorded compared to the previous week in the Accident and Emergency Departments, while there is also an increase compared to the previous period in the number of patients requiring hospitalization".

IT'S SNOWING IN TROODOS - SOME ROADS ONLY OPEN TO VEHICLES WITH CHAINS/4x4

 Filenews 12 January 206

The snowfall in Troodos continues, although the phenomena will gradually decrease in the next few hours, said Michalis Mouskos, Senior Officer of the Cyprus Meteorological Service. He also underlined how significant the weekend rainfall was, reaching 31% of what was expected for January.

In fact, according to the Police, due to the snowfall, the roads Karvouna - Troodos, Platres - Troodos and Prodromos - Troodos are open ONLY for vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains and/or four-wheel drive. In the Troodos area, there is dense fog and visibility is limited.