CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 18 June 2026

The clash in the morning between two Syrians in a building in Mouttalo was bloody. As the victim complained, his compatriot, after an argument, pulled out a knife and slightly injured him. The trauma is superficial.

The perpetrator is expected to be arrested. The reason for the confrontation is reportedly personal differences.

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Filenews

The presence and action of the Police last night was intense, throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order and increasing the sense of security of the public.

SAFE PROGRAM - CYPRUS RECEIVED THE FIRST PAYMENT - €177.2million FOR ARMAMENTS FROM THE EUROPEAN MARKET

SAFE PROGRAM - CYPRUS RECEIVED THE FIRST PAYMENT - €177.2million FOR ARMAMENTS FROM THE EUROPEAN MARKET - Filenews 18/6



Today, Cyprus received its first payment of €177.2 million. Under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence financial instrument, an amount corresponding to 15% of its total allocation of €1.2 billion.


SAFE is a €150 billion financial instrument. It provides loans to Member States. It mainly finances joint procurement of ammunition, missiles, air defence systems and ground combat systems produced within the European Union. It is part of the European Commission's ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 plan, which aims to mobilise investments of more than €800 billion. in the field of defence across the European Union.

DAVID HUNTER DIES AT AGE 78

 

DAVID HUNTER DIES AT AGE 78 - Cy Mail 18/6 by Tom Cleaver

David Hunter, the man who was convicted of manslaughter in 2023 after killing his seriously ill wife, died on Thursday at the age of 78.

He had been rushed to hospital on Wednesday, with sources having told the Cyprus Mail at the time that he had been admitted to hospital due to heart failure.

SUMMER RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE FOR CUTTING AND WELDING EQUIPMENT NEAR FORESTS

SUMMER RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE FOR CUTTING AND WELDING EQUIPMENT NEAR FORESTS - KNews 17/6

Written permits are required for outdoor use of heat-producing tools within state forests and a two-kilometre protection zone until the end of September.



The Forestry Department has reminded the public that special fire-prevention measures are in force from 1 June to 30 September, restricting the use of equipment that generates heat or flames near state forests.

Under the regulations, anyone wishing to use tools, machinery or devices for cutting or welding metals and other materials in open outdoor areas within state forests or within two kilometres of their boundaries must first obtain written permission from the Director of the Forestry Department.

COMPANIES FINED €55,000 AFTER FATAL WORKPLACE ACCIDENT IN PAPHO

COMPANIES FINED €55,000 AFTER FATAL WORKPLACE ACCIDENT IN PAPHOS - KNews 18/6

Three firms and three individuals convicted following breaches of workplace health and safety regulations linked to a worker's death.

Three companies and three individuals have been convicted by the Paphos District Court following a fatal construction-site accident that led to a worker's death.

The case was brought before the court by the Department of Labour Inspection, which pursued criminal proceedings over breaches of occupational health and safety legislation. Financial penalties imposed on the companies totalled €55,000.

LEARN TO DIVE AND HELP RESCUE ANIMALS AT THE SAME TIME

 

LEARN TO DIVE AND HELP RESCUE ANIMALS AT THE SAME TIME - KNews 18/6

On July 12, every euro paid by participants will go straight to PAWS, with dive instructors volunteering their time for free to make it a full charity day underwater.



If you’ve ever thought about trying scuba diving, or you’re already a certified diver looking for an excuse to get back in the water, this might be the most meaningful dive of the summer.

On Sunday, July 12, Happy Divers Diving Centre is inviting people to take part in “Dive 4 P.A.W.S.," a charity diving day in Cyprus where every single euro collected will be donated directly to PAWS – Protecting Animals Without Shelter.

10th ANTI-SKINO FESTIVAL - Val's Place, Gialia - 28-29 August

 

10th ANTI-SKINO FESTIVAL

Val's Place, Gialia

28-29 August


Performing arts festival with shows, workshops, parties and more. https://www.facebook.com/antiskino

Theatre, performing arts, music, camping and more make their comeback to one of Paphos district’s most beautiful regions. Gialia village, nestled in between Argaka and Pomos, welcomes the Anti-Skino Festival this summer for two days of theatre and community, deeply immersed in nature.