TALA COMMUNITY NEWS

Monday, August 31, 2026

THE STELIOS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION IS OFFERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF €260,000 TO THE 26 FAMILIES OF THE DEAD AND MISSING FROM THE SINKING OF THE FERRY OFF THE NORTH COAST OF CYPRUS

THE STELIOS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION IS OFFERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF €260,000 TO THE 26 FAMILIES OF THE DEAD AND MISSING FROM THE SINKING OF THE FERRY OFF THE NORTH COAST OF CYPRUS - Filenews 31/8

Sir Stelios Hadjiioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easy.com and www.easyHistory.info), as well as founder and President of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation (see Stelios Philanthropic Foundation). www.stelios.org and www.steliosfoundation.com.cy), expresses its most sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the 8 people who have been confirmed to have lost their lives during the sinking of the ferry, which occurred on August 30, 2026, a few miles off the northern coast of Cyprus. In addition, Sir Stelios sends his thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of the 18 people who are still missing as a result of the shipwreck.

As a small but substantial and practical gesture of support and solidarity

CRIME ROUND UP

Pafos Live 31 August 2026

In the context of investigating the case of locating more than 230 kilograms of narcotic substances in Nicosia, as well as the detection of a pistol, revolver, explosive devices and a large number of firecrackers, the Police proceeded yesterday to arrest a 30-year-old man, by virtue of a court warrant pending against him.

This is the fifth arrest carried out as part of the investigation of this case. Four people are already in custody for the same case, namely a 34-year-old man, a 27-year-old man and two 26-year-old men.

ATIF SAMMOUR [14] MISSING FROM HIS HOME IN STROVOLOS SINCE 28 AUGUST - 31/8

ATIF SAMMOUR, 14 years old, from Syria, has been absent from his home in Strovolos since 28/08/2026.

The 14-year-old is described as having a slim build, 1,82m tall. approximately, with black short hair.

Anyone who knows anything that can help locate him, is asked to contact the Nicosia Police Department, on 22802222 phone or the nearest Police Station or the Citizen's Line at 1460.