Pafos Live 19 January 2026
As part of the investigation of the murder of a 41-year-old man in Pegeia, the Police proceeded to arrest three more persons, aged 34, 31 and 25. The nephew of the victim who has already admitted to stabbing the knife in his uncle has been detained since yesterday by order of the Paphos court.
Update - Filenews - While today the autopsy on the body of 41-year-old Georgi Ivanov who was fatally injured at midnight on Saturday by a knife perpetrated by a 29-year-old close relative is being carried out at the Nicosia General Hospital, the Police continue at an intensive pace the examinations surrounding the tragic events in Pegeia.
The three new arrests made by the Police as part of the investigation of the case concern persons aged 34, 31 and 25, who were riding with the victim in the vehicle in which they went to Pegeia from Limassol in order to clarify misunderstandings with the alleged perpetrator. After the murder of the 41-year-old, the Police proceeded to issue arrest warrants for the three, considering them suspects of conspiracy to commit a felony, transfer of offensive instruments and causing damage.
It is recalled that the case concerns the fatal injury of a 41-year-old man, who was taken to Paphos Hospital with a knife stabbed in the abdomen and succumbed to his injuries a few hours later. A 29-year-old man is already in custody in connection with the case, who allegedly admitted to stabbing his 41-year-old uncle, claiming, however, that he had no intention of killing him.
According to the evidence presented to the court, the Police are investigating a case of premeditated murder, as well as offenses related to causing grievous bodily harm and carrying a knife. The Paphos District Court issued an eight-day detention order against the 29-year-old suspect.
According to the assistant police director of Paphos, Michalis Nikolaou, the events unfolded in an open area in Pegeia, shortly before midnight on Saturday. Five foreigners, including a woman, aged between 28 and 41 and residents of Limassol, went by vehicle to the area after prior arrangement, in order to meet their 29-year-old compatriot and resolve personal differences.
These differences, according to the Police, allegedly resulted from public posts and statements on social media that were considered immoral in nature. During the meeting, the 29-year-old allegedly first drove his vehicle against one of the five people, aged 30, injuring him, and then attacked his 41-year-old relative with a knife.
The two injured were transported by the other three persons to Paphos Hospital, where the 41-year-old expired around 4.00 in the morning. The second injured man has various injuries and is being treated as a precaution.
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Around 3 a.m., a car driven by a 48-year-old man, on Mesogis Avenue, under circumstances that are being investigated, deviated from its course, as a result of which it collided with guards on the side of the road and overturned.
The 48-year-old was taken to Paphos General Hospital, where he was found to have suffered a fractured arm and was detained for treatment.
The 48-year-old underwent an alcohol test, with a lower final reading of 37mg instead of 22mg. The Police remind everyone of the devastating consequences that drinking alcohol before driving can have.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the four main causes of fatal road collisions, a fact that is also confirmed through official statistics. According to the statistics of the last five years, drunk driving is the second most common cause of fatal collisions, with a rate of 12.8%.
For its part, the Police continues the daily checks throughout the road network, with the aim of preventing road collisions, consolidating the correct road awareness among the public, but also protecting citizens through the identification of those drivers who blatantly violate the road traffic code. During last night alone, members of the Police carried out more than 240 alcohol tests, as a result of which 14 drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol were taken off the road.
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Burglary of a house with theft of a large amount of money was reported to the authorities.
According to the information so far, the burglary is estimated to have been committed between January 17 and 18, 2026, while the perpetrators allegedly extorted a sum of €100.000 from the house.
The case is being investigated by the Police, who are conducting examinations to determine the circumstances under which the burglary was committed, as well as to identify the perpetrators.
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Property of enormous value seems to have been extorted by unknown persons from a goldsmith's shop in Ayia Napa, after a burglary that occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026.
According to information from the Police, around 04:00 a complaint was received about a burglary in a goldsmith's shop in the area. The first estimates speak of property worth €200,000, but it does not exclude that the amount will vary after the full recording of the losses by the owner.
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Twenty-four hours after the clashes and shootings in the center of Larnaca, the Larnaca Police were alerted again when they received information last night that an unknown person pulled out a pistol and threatened other people after an argument.
The incident happened yesterday at 9 pm on um Haram Street in Mackenzie. The information in the possession of the Police speaks of a quarrel between a number of people. Then one of them allegedly pulled out an object that looked like a pistol and threatened other people.
So far, the person in question has not been located, according to the Police, who are conducting examinations to determine exactly what happened.
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Another incident that took place after the end of yesterday's match at the Alphamega stadium, when an Apollon fan allegedly threw an object towards the stands of APOEL fans, is under investigation.
According to information from the Police, the object was a bottle of water and was thrown by a person who was in the boxes of the Apollon stand, while the fans of the "blue and yellow" were leaving the stadium. He then allegedly proceeded to make obscene gestures.
According to the Police, no official complaint was made about the incident and it proceeded to investigate ex officio.
The specific person, according to the same information, was located yesterday and was called to give a statement today and be charged. The offenses of violence in the stadiums, insult and throwing an object are being investigated against him.
The authorities already have a relevant video in their possession. It is recalled that minor incidents took place after the end of the match, Apollon - APOEL, in Limassol, outside the "Alphamega. During the departure of APOEL fans, a portion of fans attacked the Police and threw stones.
In fact, the Police proceeded to use the anti-riot vehicle, throwing water at the fans, the guests. He then proceeded to arrest two persons aged 25 and 23 for the offenses of public insult (25-year-old) and assault on a police officer (23-year-old). The two arrested are expected to be brought before the Limassol District Court today, where the case is expected to be registered and charges will be brought against them.
Update - The two arrested APOEL fans were brought before the Limassol District Court today, Monday, who were arrested yesterday after minor incidents that took place outside the "Alphamega" stadium, after the end of the Apollon - APOEL match.
The two young men appeared before the Court where the case against them was registered and set to respond to the charges on February 19.
The prosecutor, for the purpose of ensuring their presence at the trial, asked them to sign a bail of €10,000. She also requested a decree barring entry to sports venues or events related to APOEL, until the trial of the case.
The Court approved the requests and subsequently, the two young men were released.
It is recalled that the 25-year-old was arrested for insult, while the 23-year-old was arrested for attacking a police officer.
It is noted that during the departure of APOEL fans, a portion of fans attacked the police and threw stones. The Police also proceeded to use the anti-riot vehicle, throwing water at the fans, the guests.
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The dynamic and targeted preventive operations of the Police continued during last night, with an enhanced presence in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, protecting citizens and ensuring public order.
During the same night, 35 inspections of premises were also carried out, with the aim of timely deterrence and suppression of delinquent behaviours.
As far as the road network is concerned, more than 380 checks were carried out, which resulted in more than 126 traffic complaints, of which 55 related to exceeding the speed limit.
More than 100 breathalyzer tests were also carried out during which 2 drivers were reported for driving under the influence of alcohol, while one driver tested positive in a drug test.
Also, as part of the investigation of traffic offenses, 14 cars were detained.
These operations are part of a broad, continuous and strengthened preventive plan of the Police, with an increased police presence, targeted controls and immediate operational action in all provinces, with the aim of preventing crime and strengthening the sense of security of citizens.
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The dimensions of the bloody incident that upset Larnaca when shots were fired on its busiest street, Grigori Afxentiou Avenue, during a fierce clash with axes, sticks and crowbars, are unbelievable. The Police have evidence that behind the incident is the effort to provide protection from organized crime, which targeted businesses and music and dance centers.
The team of the 48-year-old injured man, who has Cypriot citizenship and was detained for eight days, allegedly approached the businessman of a premises on Grigoris Afxentiou Avenue two weeks ago and initially asked him for €7.000 euros for protection and then €1.000 euros per month. The first strike, according to information, was made by phone to the businessman who is a Greek Cypriot person of Arab origin, with him refusing. Threats over the phone followed, always according to the complainant's complaint.
On Saturday afternoon, the complainant went to his store and there he found the person of Arab origin, who allegedly asked him for money for protection. Subsequently, he allegedly tried to beat him and they went out of the store. Then in front of a fast food restaurant, the suspect, who is one of the wanted persons, allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened him. After a few minutes, some vehicles arrived at the area at high speed. About 20 people disembarked from them, including the 48-year-old who was arrested, as well as the person who pulled out a knife. These persons allegedly asked for money from the complainant and when he refused, they allegedlystarted beating him. Then the complainant, together with a relative and two of his friends, reacted and it is the persons who can be seen in the video holding axes and crowbars. The incredible thing is that the two shots were fired by people of the 48-year-old's team, at the height of the fast food restaurant, fortunately without anyone being injured.
Meanwhile, a day before the terrifying incident in Larnaca, the Police received information that the 48-year-old together with 15 people went to a nightclub in Larnaca a week earlier and informed the security guards that they were taking over the protection of the premises, however they refused. The next day, the same group reportedly went to another nightclub and informed the guards that they were taking care of the protection of it, which they accepted. According to the data collected so far by the Police, the 48-year-old is paid by the owners of the nightclubs with the amount of €80 for each private security guard. €50 is the guard's fee and €30 is the fee for protection.
According to information from police sources, moreover, the Police are expected to arrest the 48-year-old again for another incident involving the beating of a European citizen in Pyla, which took place a day before the incident in the center of Larnaca. The complainant was allegedly beaten by a number of people who demanded money for protection. It is noted that the 48-year-old has engaged the Police many times in the past for serious cases, while he was recently brought before a court for a criminal case for which he was released, on parole.
For the Larnaca case, meanwhile, three foreigners of Arab origin 35, 26 and 20 years old who are alleged to be members of his group are wanted. According to the spokesman of the Police, Byron Vyronos, the Larnaca TAE is in the process of identifying other persons.
Very serious offenses are being investigated against those involved in the bloody episode. These concern, among other things, participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit a felony, extortion, claiming property with threats, illegal possession and transport of a firearm and explosives, assault causing actual bodily harm, carrying a knife and carrying a weapon to incite terror.
Meanwhile, it is being investigated whether three persons of Palestinian origin, 26, 28 and 29 years old,in whose possession eight nine-millimeter calibre military cartridges were found and confiscated, are involved in the incident. The three were arrested during the raid on an apartment in Larnaca, in which there was information that one of the wanted persons lived. Two of them were remanded in custody for 4 days while one was released since he was not related to the case.
It is noted that two cartridge casings (possibly a pistol) and a car were taken from the area.
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The 33-year-old man from Albania, who was arrested yesterday at noon for the attempted murder of a 40-year-old man from Romania, who was seriously injured and for attacking his ex-wife, was placed in eight-day detention by the Larnaca District Court. Offenses of attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, causing grievous bodily harm, carrying knives, burglary of a dwelling, common assault, harassment, threat and psychological harm are being investigated against him.
