CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 27 August 2026

A case of assault, causing actual bodily harm, possession of offensive instruments and malicious damage is being investigated by the Police in Limassol.

According to the data under investigation, around 9 last night, a 23-year-old man seems to have been attacked outside a kiosk in the area of Agios Nikolaos in Limassol, by five people, who beat him and then fled.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS ARE PUT IN ORDER - RETENTIONS FOR UP TO 90 DAYS FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS - WHAT THE NEW DRAFT DECREE PROVIDES FOR

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS ARE PUT IN ORDER -DETENTIONS FOR UP TO 90 DAYS FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS - WHAT THE NEW DRAFT DECREE PROVIDES FOR - Filenews 27/8


The decree under preparation provides for the retention of electric scooters from 30 to 90 days for specific violations, said the Executive Engineer of the Department of Public Works Haris Christodoulou, while the Municipality of Nicosia is proceeding with the creation of more than 100 parking spaces for scooters and the extension of the 30 km/h zones, said Mayor Charalambos Prountzos.

Speaking on Thursday, Mr. Christodoulou said that the draft of the decree has been prepared, with the Department of Public Works announcing the start of a public consultation through the Consultation platform, which will last until September 26, when interested parties can submit their comments. After its completion, the text will be sent to the Legal Service for the prescribed legal technical review, he added.

BLOOD DONATION - Attikon Cultural Space - 9 September

 

BLOOD DONATION

Attikon Cultural Space

9 September - 9am to 12noon

SOUTHFIELDS - O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill - 29 August

 

SOUTHFIELDS

O'Neill's Irish Bar & Grill

29 August - 8.30pm

Free entry

Booking recommended 26 935888

SEAN LYNCH - Mario's Bar, Tala - 28 August

 

SEAN LYNCH

Mario's Bar, Tala

28 August - 9pm

Free entry

MALAS PLAN FOR LIVESTOCK FARMING TO THE PRESIDENT - AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS ARE POSITIVE, THEY CALL FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION

MALAS PLAN FOR LIVESTOCK FARMING TO THE PRESIDENT - AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATIONS ARE POSITIVE, THEY CALL FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION - Filenews 27/8

The proposed program for the reconstruction of Cypriot livestock farming for the period 2027-2038, which was presented today to the President of the Republic by the Special Scientific Committee under Stavros Malas, finds support from agricultural organizations. The Government speaks of a "very thorough work", with specific proposals for the medium and long term, which will be put up for discussion with the stakeholders before their finalization.

A very thorough work has been done by the Special Scientific Committee for the reconstruction of livestock farming, Government Spokesman Mr. Konstantinos Letympiotis said today.

BENEFITS - BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCREASING - WHO GETS MORE AND WHAT CHANGES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 22 AND OVER

BENEFITS - BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCREASING - WHO GETS MORE AND WHAT CHANGES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 22 AND OVER - Filenews 27/8


The Government's new policy for people with disabilities is being implemented, with increased benefits, retroactive payments, expansion of beneficiaries and gradual decoupling of benefits from income criteria, as announced by Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis.

As he stated during the media briefing at the Presidential Palace, the implementation of the reform began in July and continues with the new payments of August 28, while for the period 2026-2028 an additional €106 million has been secured.