CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 24 June 2026

The Paphos Police Department is investigating a case of shooting at the entrance of a house in Tremithousa.

According to the data under investigation, the shooting seems to have been committed around 03:45 in the morning, while the Police were informed around 07:00. The tenants of the house are two persons aged 38 and 41.

RAPID INCREASE IN COCAINE AND METHAMPHETAMINE SEIZURES - WHICH DRUGS WERE DETECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CYPRUS - DETAILED DATA OF YKAN

RAPID INCREASE IN COCAINE AND METHAMPHETAMINE SEIZURES - WHICH DRUGS WERE DETECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CYPRUS - DETAILED DATA OF YKAN - Filenews 24/6


The Anti-Narcotics Agency today presented its work for the first half of 2026. The data are important indicators of developments in the illicit drug market.

The results of YKAN operations and surveys during the first six months of the year show that the fight against drugs continues with undiminished intensity and determination.

GOVT APPROVES EXTENSION OF REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION TAX RATE [to 31 August]

GOVT APPROVES EXTENSION OF REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION TAX RATE [to 31 August] - Cy Mail 24/6 by Tom Cleaver


The government on Tuesday approved a two-month extension to the levying of a reduced rate of fuel consumption tax, which has been in force since April and was due to expire at the end of the month, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said.

“Cabinet today approved a proposal for the continuation of the reduced rate of consumption tax on motor fuels for a period of two more months, namely from July 1 until August 31,” he said, adding that the extension of the reduced rate is expected to cost the government around €12 million.

He said that the decision has been made “taking into account the fact that, despite the downward trend in energy prices which is observed, they are still at higher levels than normal, due to geopolitical developments”.

NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL INTRODUCES ROBOTIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL INTRODUCES ROBOTIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY - Cy Mail 24/6 by Dina Husseini

Orthopaedic patients in Cyprus can now access robot-assisted joint replacement surgery through the public health system, following the installation of the Cori surgical system at Nicosia General Hospital, Okypy announced on Wednesday.

This upgrade enhances the hospital’s orthopaedic clinic and aligns with Okypy’s strategy to modernise healthcare with advanced technology.

GOVT TO APPOINT TEAM OF INVESTIGATORS FOR MAFIA STATE CASE

GOVT TO APPOINT TEAM OF INVESTIGATORS FOR MAFIA STATE CASE - Cy Mail 24/6 by Tom Cleaver


The government intends to appoint not just one, but multiple independent investigators to evaluate the findings reached by the anti-corruption authority during its own probe into the book, Mafia State, which concluded, among other things, that former president Nicos Anastasiades may be criminally liable for abuse of power.

“What was decided, of course, following the initial intention, which was announced last week, is the intention to appoint a team of criminal investigators, so more than one person, as soon as possible, with the selection of suitable persons,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said.

He added that “decisions will be made as soon as possible” and that those decisions “will certainly be announced” by the government.

WILL THE HEAT WAVE THAT IS SWEEPING EUROPE AFFECT CYPRUS? WHAT THE DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY SAYS

WILL THE HEAT WAVE THAT IS SWEEPING EUROPE AFFECT CYPRUS?  WHAT THE DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY SAYS - Filenews 24/6


The heat wave affecting Western and Central Europe favours conditions in Cyprus close to normal levels for the season, while only a temporary rise in temperature is expected on Sunday and Monday, "but not something extreme", said the Officer of the Department of Meteorology Andreas Chrysanthou on Wednesday.

Mr. Chrysanthou said that Western Europe is affected by very high temperatures, mainly in Spain and France, while temperatures will move well above normal levels in areas such as the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and southern England.

BRITISH BASES - TESTING SECURITY PROTOCOLS - THE MESSAGES SENT TO EMPLOYEES

BRITISH BASES - TESTING SECURITY PROTOCOLS - THE MESSAGES SENT TO EMPLOYEES - Filenews 24/6


In the context of preventive measures and control of security protocols, the British Bases attribute messages received, on Wednesday morning, by staff and employees at the Akrotiri Bases.

Specifically, shortly after 9 in the morning, two messages were received from the British Bases, with the first calling on staff to check their workplace and inform about it in case of detection of suspicious objects. The second message called on staff to come for identity checks inside the buildings and any presence of unauthorized personnel.

A representative of the British Bases was asked to comment on the messages received and as stated in a relevant briefing sent to journalists "as part of the usual precautionary measures, security protocols are checked on a regular basis and this is what was tested this morning at Akrotiri air base".