CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Press 23 March 2026

The Police arrested eight people last night during nationwide checks, which were carried out through organized patrols in key points of urban areas.

As stated in the Police announcement, the arrests concern offenses such as, among others, illegal possession of drugs, illegal possession of property, driving under the influence of alcohol, and pending court fines.

566 vehicles were stopped for inspection and 688 persons riding in them were checked. The announcement notes that 351 complaints were made, concerning various traffic violations.

THE UN CHARTER ON SELF-DEFENCE HAS BEEN CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING RELATIVE PEACE

 

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with Donald Trump who referenced Japan's attack on Pearl harbour in 1941

THE UN CHARTER ON SELF-DEFENCE HAS BEEN CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING RELATIVE PEACE - Cy Mail 22/3 by Alper Ali Riza

Despite its flaws, we rip it up at our peril

History repeated itself as farce at the White House last Thursday during the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for talks with President Trump at the Oval Office.

As usual Trump took questions from journalists before talks in private, when one Japanese reporter asked why Trump had not informed allies like Japan that he was going to attack Iran.

WHERE WILL THE NEW CENTRAL PRISON BE BUILT AT A COST OF €350 million - EXISTING ONES TO BE CONVERTED INTO A DETENTION AREA FOR PRISONERS

 

WHERE WILL THE NEW CENTRAL PRISON BE BUILT AT A COST OF €350 million - EXISTING ONES TO BE CONVERTED INTO A DETENTION AREA FOR PRISONERS - Filenews 23/3 by Despina Psyllou

The Minister of Justice, Costas Fytiris, is seeking to achieve a total facelift of the prison system of Cyprus, having admitted that today there are many problems being faced.

As the Minister stated in the Human Rights Committee during a discussion on the conditions of detention in the Central Prisons, work is progressing on the creation of the new Central Prisons at a cost of €350 million and with a capacity of 1,500 people. In relation to the location of the new penitentiary, the Minister noted that it will be built on the boundaries of Mathiatis, in an isolated state area, while this has already been accepted by the community.

WHAT'S ON - 24-31 MARCH

 

WHAT'S ON - 24-31 MARCH

SEAN LYNCH - The Local Pub, Chlorakas - 28 March

 

SEAN LYNCH

The Local Pub, Chlorakas

28 March - 7pm

Free entry

SAFETY CONCERNS FORCE WITHDRAWAL FROM CYPRUS CHESS TOURNAMENT

 

SAFETY CONCERNS FORCE WITHDRAWAL FROM CYPRUS CHESS TOURNAMENT - Cy Mail 23/3 by James Morphakis

A chess grandmaster has withdrawn from the 2026 women’s candidates’ chess tournament in Cyprus citing safety concerns from the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a statement issued on X on Monday, stressed that “no event, no matter how important, can come before personal safety and well-being,” citing regional instability and disruptions to travel as key factors in the decision.

HOUSE TO DEBATE NEW EXTENSION FOR UNLICENSED HOTELS UNTIL 2028

 

HOUSE TO DEBATE NEW EXTENSION FOR UNLICENSED HOTELS UNTIL 2028 - Cy Mail 23/3 by Souzana Psara

Parliament is set to examine a bill that would give hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodation providers until December 31, 2028 to continue operating without a full licence, as the Deputy Ministry of Tourism seeks more time to resolve long-running planning irregularities.

The bill, submitted to the House last week and referred to the commerce committee, would extend a transitional regime for businesses that have yet to secure an operating permit, while requiring them to meet specific safety and health conditions in the meantime.