Pafos Live 22 September 2025
Three fires broke out during the night, even in the early hours of the morning, in the rural area between Lysos and Drousia.
The first fire broke out around 8.30 in the evening in a rural area of the village of Goudi, which due to the winds blowing in the area, spread to the villages of Chrysochou and Terra. The fire was extinguished about an hour later, burning wild vegetation and bushes in an area of two hectares.
Before this fire was even extinguished, around 9.30 in the evening a new fire broke out in a rural area of the village of Drouseia, which, however, was extinguished immediately before it spread and before causing any destruction.
In the early hours of the morning, at 2.40 in the morning, a call was received for a new fire in the area of the village of Lysos. Although forces were mobilized from Paphos in order to strengthen the firefighting forces of the forest department and the fire brigade in the area, the fire was also extinguished immediately without the need for reinforcements.
It is obvious, from the hours when the fires occurred, and the choice of the time when the winds blew, that the fires are the work of arsonists.
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A 33-year-old foreigner who lives and works in Paphos was arrested by the police for stealing a sum of money of about €76,000.
This money comes from rents of apartments belonging to another 50-year-old foreigner who lives abroad and who appointed the company of the 33-year-old as her representative to collect the rents with the agreement providing for the withholding of a percentage of up to 30%.
The owner of the apartment complex complained to the police that during the period 2022 until recently, the 33-year-old rented eight apartments without even informing her, and therefore paying her the rents which she estimates to exceed €76,000.
After her complaint, the 33-year-old was arrested by the police. He faces charges of theft from an agent and money laundering.
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Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Sunday for causing malicious damage and assault on a Brinks camera user.
According to the Police, the attack was committed on September 17 in the afternoon, while during a search of the 36-year-old's vehicle, various burglary tools were found.
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Members of YKAN carried out a search with a court warrant yesterday afternoon at the home of a 32-year-old man in the province of Larnaca.
During the search, six packages containing cocaine, with a total gross weight of 470 grams, two packages containing cannabis with a gross weight of 81 grams, two packages containing methamphetamine with a gross weight of 23 grams, as well as two precision scales were located and seized.
Also, a motorcycle was found which is believed to be property obtained from the proceeds of illegal activities and was seized for further examination.
The 32-year-old was arrested and is expected to appear before the Larnaca District Court today for the issuance of a detention order.
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Filenews
A 22-year-old woman who was arrested last Friday afternoon, as she was driving on the Larnaca-Kofinos highway at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour instead of the allowed 100, will appear before the Court tomorrow.
The arrest was made as part of a police check for speeding.
The Police remind that speeding remains one of the main factors causing road collisions and announces the recent statistical control measures for the period 13–20/09/2025:
• 1,091 complaints about exceeding the speed limit
• 214 complaints about not using a seat
belt• 87 complaints about driving under the influence of alcohol
• 189 complaints about using a mobile phone while driving
• 53 complaints about not using a protective helmet
• 169 complaints about illegal parking (of which 27 in disabled spaces)
Authorities are urging drivers to comply with speed limits and road safety measures to protect themselves and other road users.
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The accused sergeant of the Limassol Police Department, who has been suspended for the last five years, following a complaint for abuse of a minor, was found innocent today by the Limassol District Court.
The case dates back to 2020, while about a year ago it was taken to a closed-door hearing. The process was completed today, Monday, September 22, with the acquittal of the police officer.
It should be noted that the accused in the case was also the wife of the police officer, who was also acquitted. The couple was represented by the lawyer, Dimitris Lochias.
According to information from Filenews, the minor complainant testified under oath, but was deemed unreliable.
