CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 23 June 2026

A new quantity of opiate drugs with a total weight of eight kilograms was found yesterday in Limassol, after collecting and evaluating information. To facilitate the investigations, a 30-year-old man was arrested. 

Specifically, members of YKAN yesterday carried out an inspection of a suspicious package which was found in a courier company in Limassol. During the investigation, 40 nylon packages were found within the package in question, which contained a number of dried poppy pods of the fungal or sleepy plant, with a total gross weight of eight kilograms. 

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT - SUPPORT OF €9.21million TO CYPRUS FOR THE FIRES OF 2025

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT - SUPPORT OF €9.21million TO CYPRUS FOR THE FIRES OF 2025 - Filenews 23/6



Members of a European Parliament committee approved on Tuesday aid of €9.21 million to Cyprus from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to deal with the consequences of the 2025 forest fires.

Specifically, according to an announcement by the European Parliament, the members of the Committee on Budgets (BUDG) approved the mobilization of a total amount of €144.1 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to support Cyprus, Romania and Spain following severe natural disasters that occurred in 2025.

HOURLY WAGE STRIKE - BEACHES WITHOUT LIFEGUARD COVERAGE ON WEDNESDAY

HOURLY WAGE STRIKE - BEACHES WITHOUT LIFEGUARD COVERAGE ON WEDNESDAY - Filenews 23/6


Following the announcements of the trade unions and the planned 24-hour pan-Cypriot strike of the Hourly Paid Government Staff, which will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Ministry of Interior informs that, as a result of the strike, the lifeguard coverage of the beaches throughout Cyprus will be affected.

Therefore, the public is asked to exercise special caution when swimming and water activities on beaches, where there is no lifeguard cover.

DAVE ROBERTS - Phil's Bar & Grill, Coral Bay - 26 June

 

DAVE ROBERTS

Phil's Bar & Grill, Coral Bay

26 June - 7pm

Booking recommended 26 622632

TASTE OF CYPRUS COOKING ARTS FESTIVAL - Paphos Medieval Castle - 31 July - 2 August

 

TASTE OF CYPRUS COOKING ARTS FESTIVAL

Paphos Medieval Castle

31 July - 2 August - doors open 6pm

The biggest culinary celebration of the summer is coming to Paphos!

Join us at the Taste of Cyprus,Cooking Arts Festival for 3 unforgettable evenings filled with delicious food, live cooking shows, talented chefs, local flavors, and over 40 vendors.

Taste Cyprus like never before.

Paphos Medieval Castle

31/07 – 02/08

Doors Open: 18:00

FREE ENTRY

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite!

DIGITAL EURO COMING BY 2030 AS CYPRUS GETS A NEW WAY TO PAY

DIGITAL EURO COMING BY 2030 AS CYPRUS GETS A NEW WAY TO PAY - KNews 23/6

Think of it as a state-backed digital wallet for your phone or card, usable even offline, but with limits and no impact on everyday banknotes or coins.



The digital euro is slowly moving from theory to reality, and if all goes to plan, it could become part of everyday life across Cyprus and the rest of the eurozone by 2030.

But despite the futuristic name, officials are at pains to make one thing clear: cash is not going anywhere.

PAPHOS TO HOST HIGH-LEVEL SUMMMIT ON EU ISLANDS AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES

PAPHOS TO HOST HIGH-LEVEL SUMMMIT ON EU ISLANDS AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES - Cy Mal 23/6 by Kyriacos Nicolaou


The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union will host a High-Level Conference in Paphos on June 26, titled “Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities”.

The event, which is being held at the Elysium Hotel, will see the participation of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela.

A central focus of the summit is the unveiling of the European Commission’s first-ever, comprehensive strategies designed specifically for Europe’s islands and coastal communities.