CRIME ROUND UP

 Filenews 27 July 2026

Twelve arrests were made by the Police as part of targeted preventive operations.

As a result of the preventive policing operations, twelve persons were arrested for various offenses, such as, among others, theft, illegal entry into property, illegal possession of property, illegal possession of drugs, as well as for illegal stay on the territory of the Republic.

PAPHOS - MUNICIPALITY AND EOA CO-ORDINATE TO SAVE WATER

PAPHOS - MUNICIPALITY AND EOA CO-ORDINATE TO SAVE WATER - Filenews 27/7 by Dora Christodoulou


The strengthening of coordination between the Municipality of Paphos, the Paphos District Self-Government Organization (EOA) and the Paphos Traffic Police for the immediate treatment of failures in the city's water supply network, is considered this year as a top priority issue in order to avoid another summer with borderline situations regarding the water supply of Paphos.

For the implementation of this plan, the staffs of the two bodies are in constant contact in order to prevent water losses from damage to the water supply system of the city and the suburban areas, but also to detect waste from irresponsible behaviours of citizens in a timely manner.

PAPHOS - STRAY DOG SHELTER - PROCEDURES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN 2027 ARE RUNNING

PAPHOS - STRAY DOG SHELTER - PROCEDURES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN 2027 ARE RUNNING - Filenews 27/7 by Dora Christodoulou

[Note the article is not relating to Paphiakos despite the photo used by the paper]


Following the meeting held in May at the Paphos Municipal Hall, chaired by the Mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onisiforos, on the issue of creating a shelter for stray dogs, the local bodies involved are running the procedures at an intensive pace in order for everything to be ready for the final decision on the site as soon as possible.

The issue is being dealt with as a priority, the Mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onisiforou, told "F", due to the lack of suitable space so far and the extent that the problem is taking on more and more.

HUNTING - WHEN DOES THE SUMMER SEASON START

HUNTING - WHEN DOES THE SUMMER SEASON START  - Filenews 27/7


The renewal of hunting licenses for the upcoming hunting season will begin on August 1, 2026, without an increase in fees, as informed by the Game and Fauna Service.

According to the Service, the summer hunting season will begin on Sunday, August 23, 2026 and will be allowed every Sunday until September 13, 2026, as well as Wednesdays, September 2, 9 and 16.

THEY PLACED A GIANT SIGN A FEW METERS FROM THE ROAD - MUNICIPALITY OF LARNACA IS TAKING MEASURES

THEY PLACED A GIANT SIGN A FEW METERS FROM THE ROAD - MUNICIPALITY OF LARNACA IS TAKING MEASURES - Filenews 27/7 by Andreas Pogiatzis



Reactions from residents and passers-by are caused by a giant billboard placed in a kindergarten area, near the roundabout of Faneromeni Avenue in Larnaca.

The structure, the height of which is estimated to exceed ten meters, is located at a short distance from the road, while part of it extends over the pavement and towards the road surface. Its size and location have raised questions as to its compatibility with the provisions of the legislation on the Regulation of Roads and Buildings.

POLICE LAUNCH NATIONWIDE BURGLARY PREVENTION CAMPAIGN

POLICE LAUNCH NATIONWIDE BURGLARY PREVENTION CAMPAIGN - Cy Mail 27/7 by Dina Husseini


The Cyprus police, in partnership with Trust Insurance Cyprus, on Monday launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to help prevent residential burglaries and thefts.

Running until Friday, the initiative is part of a cooperation agreement between the two organisations, aiming to raise public awareness about home security and effective crime prevention.

Throughout the week, police will conduct awareness activities across the island, distributing leaflets and providing practical advice for residents to better protect their homes and property.

The campaign aims to enhance prevention efforts and promote a stronger culture of safety among the public.

NO POLICE OFFICER TO BE CHARGED AFTER ''HAIRDRESSER'' ESCAPE

NO POLICE OFFICER TO BE CHARGED AFTER ''HAIRDRESSER'' ESCAPE - Cy Mail 27/7 by Rebekah Gregoriades


No criminal or disciplinary charges will be brought against police officers in connection with the escape of lifer Theodoros (Doros) Theofanous, also known as the hairdresser, police said on Monday.

Police officer Michalis Michail told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that initially it had appeared that the report submitted by the independent investigators did not justify criminal prosecution, and that it had later been determined that no disciplinary responsibilities had emerged either.

Theofanous escaped in September 2024 after being granted permission to visit his father’s home in Choletria, Paphos. He was escorted by seven police officers, four prison guards and three members of the police’s mobile immediate action unit (Mmad).