CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 16 February 2026

The Police arrested a 20-year-old man as part of an investigation into a robbery case, committed last night, at a kiosk in the province of Larnaca. The 20-year-old was taken into custody for the purpose of investigating the case.

According to the data under investigation, around 7.05 last night, the perpetrator of the robbery entered a kiosk in Livadia, having his face covered with a scarf and after passing into the cashier area, he pushed the 71-year-old owner of the kiosk and demanded that he hand over a sum of money from the cashier. After the suspect stole a sum of €20, he fled on foot.

THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PAPHOS MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR IS PROGRESSING

 Filenews 16 February 2026

The process of replacing a municipal councillor in the Municipality of Paphos is underway, for which an issue of incompatibility has arisen, according to the Director General of the Ministry of the Interior, Ellikos Ilias.

In his statements, Mr. Elias stated that the Deputy District Officer of Paphos as Returning Officer will replace the Municipal Councillor of Paphos in accordance with article 38(4) of the Municipalities Law.

PAPHOS HIGH LEVELS OF DUST

Filenews 16 February 2026

High concentrations of dust are observed today, Monday, in the atmosphere according to the measurements of the ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Department of Labour Inspection.

According to the Department of Labour Inspection, because the dust contains small-sized inhalable particles, which may have a negative effect on human health, the public and especially vulnerable population groups (children, the elderly and the sick) are urged to avoid moving in open spaces until the phenomenon has passed.

WHAT'S ON - 17-28 FEBRUARY

 

WHAT'S ON - 17-28 FEBRUARY

PAWS COFFEE MORNING - PAWS Dog Shelter, Acheleia - 2 May

     

PAWS COFFEE MORNING

PAWS Shelter, Acheleia

2 May- 9.30am to noon

Join us at the shelter for our May celebration.  Tea, coffee, superb cakes and check out the fantastic bacon butties.

Entry is free, but every donation helps.

PAWS COFFEE MORNING - PAWS Dog Shelter, Acheleia - 1 March

    

PAWS COFFEE MORNING

PAWS Shelter, Acheleia

SUNDAY 1 March- 9.30am to noon

Join us at the shelter for our March celebration.  Tea, coffee, superb cakes and check out the fantastic bacon butties.

Entry is free, but every donation helps.

EU DRAWS RED LINE AGAINST UPGRADE OF BREAKAWAY NORTH

 KNews 16 February 2026 - by Pavlos Xanthoulis

Leaked diplomatic paper shows Brussels will “push back” on any move to elevate the so-called ‘TRNC’ — but stops short of threatening consequences

The European Union has delivered a clear political message backing Nicosia: any attempt to upgrade or recognize the breakaway north will be met with firm resistance.

An internal document prepared by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and circulated to member states on Jan. 15, in the context of discussions on renewing the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, makes that point explicit.