Pafos Live 7 January 2026
The 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.
As part of these operations, the Police proceeded to arrest ten people for various offenses, as follows:
• Arrest of four persons residing illegally in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus.
• Arrest of two persons in connection with a case of domestic violence.
• Arrest of a person for failure to appear in court.
• Arrest of two persons for possession of burglars tools.
• Arrest of a person for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a road collision. (only damages).
During the night, 397 vehicles were stopped for inspection and 97 persons on board were checked. At the same time, 30 inspections of premises were carried out, with the aim of preventing and suppressing delinquent behaviour.
From the traffic checks carried out, 147 complaints related to various traffic violations emerged, eight of which concerned driving under the influence of alcohol. The total number of alcohol tests on vehicle drivers amounted to 189. At the same time, as part of the investigation of traffic offenses, 19 vehicles 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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Filenews
Two people were injured after an armed attack on a car dealership in the occupied territories, which took place yesterday, Tuesday, according to information transmitted by Turkish Cypriot media.
Reportedly, one person opened fire on the business, injuring two people, who were taken for treatment.
The "police" said that the injured are being treated in a hospital in occupied Nicosia and that a man was "arrested" in connection with the case.
It is reported that two weapons were found in his possession.
CNA
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A surprising turn in the case with the complaint against DISY MP Nikos Sykas. The complainant sent a letter to the Limassol Police Department withdrawing the complaint against the MP.
As revealed by Filenews, the MP's partner, who had filed a complaint against the MP on January 4 for violence against her while they were in Athens for the New Year's holidays, had second thoughts and decided to withdraw the complaint.
In fact, according to the same information, her lawyer verbally informed the investigative authorities of her intention and then sent a letter to the Police explaining the reasons that led her to her decision.
And all this at a time when the Legal Service was preparing the request to the Supreme Court to lift the MP's immunity. To this end, as Filenews wrote, specific instructions had been given to the Police to take additional statements that would strengthen the woman's testimony. The Police proceeded to take statements from persons in Cyprus who were informed by them about the incident, while a request was also forwarded to the Greek authorities to take statements from persons who were allegedly aware of what happened.
Among them was the doctor who examined the MP's partner in Athens as well as other persons, as well as a taxi driver who took her to the clinic.
However, despite the fact that the complainant changed her attitude, the Legal Service has already proceeded with a request to the Supreme Court to lift the MP's immunity. According to a post on "X" of the Attorney General, the application was registered today and set for a hearing on 12/1/2026 at 11 a.m.
The investigations will proceed and be completed regardless of the complainant's decision. In such a case, if it is judged that there is evidence, the case will proceed with registration in the Court and then the complainant will be called to testify. If he refuses to do so, then it will be decided at that stage what will happen.
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Cyprus Mail
A 45-year-old man was charged and released on Wednesday for stealing the Holy Cross during Tuesday’s blessing of the waters at Limassol’s old port.
Police arrested the suspect on Tuesday afternoon following examinations into the incident.
According to authorities, he admitted diving into the sea and taking the cross, while making various claims that are now under investigation.
The wooden cross, which police said holds no particular monetary value, was returned to ecclesiastical authorities.
