Pafos Press 6 February 2026
The Police are investigating a new case of internet fraud, following a complaint from a 79-year-old man at the Paphos TAE.
According to the complainant, and a Police statement, on January 30, 2026, he received a phone call from an unknown person, from a number that appeared to come from an online bank, in which he has an account.
The stranger introduced himself to him as a bank employee and informed him that someone was trying to access his account.
KNews 4 February 2026
With children’s safety at the forefront, the Consumer Protection Service is launching a nationwide inspection and awareness campaign focusing on carnival toys and costumes, ahead of this year’s festivities. The campaign runs from 5 to 11 February, during which inspectors will visit more than 55 retail outlets across Cyprus.
Filenews 6 February 2026
RSV is a common respiratory virus, which in most cases causes a mild clinical picture and resolves without the need for special treatment. In healthy adults, the infection often resembles a simple cold.
However, according to the European Vaccination Portal, RSV can cause more severe disease in:
In these population groups, the virus may attack the lower respiratory tract and lead to complications, such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
Cyprus Mail 6 February 2026 - by Reuters News Service
Winter Olympic doping chiefs say they will be on the lookout for any evidence male ski jumpers are artificially enlarging their penises in a bid to manipulate one of the sport’s rules and gain an aerodynamic advantage.
WADA Director General Olivier Niggli, speaking at a press conference in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, said the World Anti Doping Agency would explore whether the alleged practice constitutes doping.
Cyprus Mail 6 February 2026 - by Souzana Psara
Cyprus is preparing changes to its land acquisition framework after parties raised concerns over increased property purchases by third-country nationals, with the government aiming to close legal gaps while avoiding harm to investment activity.
The Ministry of Interior has begun drafting a revised framework, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told the House interior committee, as authorities attempt to modernise legislation governing foreign property ownership.
Filenews 6 February 2026
Free breakfast in kindergartens, social workers in schools, an increase in funds for culture, a program of €145 million for the improvement of public hospitals, a plan to build affordable housing and an increase in student sponsorship, are some of the actions announced tonight by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides.
The fifth and final pillar of the government's planning for 2026 concerns the well-being of citizens and the improvement of their daily lives through policies for Health, Education, Housing, the Welfare State.
