Four Passengers Caught With Large Haul of Untaxed Tobacco at Paphos Airport
Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized a large quantity of untaxed tobacco products found in the luggage of four passengers bound for London. The group included two men, ages 24…
Parliament to Hold Emergency Session on Surge in Gender‑Based Violence
Cyprus’ parliamentary human rights committee will hold an emergency meeting Monday to address the recent spike in gender‑based violence. The discussion follows an attempted femicide in Limassol. The Justice Minister,…
Turkish Cypriot Man Still Intubated After Ayia Napa Assault
A 47‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot man remains intubated at Nicosia General Hospital after he was found injured Sunday morning on a road in Ayia Napa. Police said initial testimony indicated he…
Cyprus police warn of surge in phone‑scam calls using local numbers
Cyprus police say they’ve received a rise in reports of phone‑scam calls appearing to come from Cypriot numbers. According to investigators, the calls begin with a recorded message claiming to…
Cyprus plans AI‑enabled traffic cameras to curb road accidents
Cyprus is preparing to install artificial‑intelligence traffic cameras capable of detecting drivers using mobile phones, the transport minister told lawmakers. Public Works and Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said during the…
Cyprus road deaths up 9.8% in 2025, ETSC says
Cyprus saw a 9.8% increase in road fatalities in 2025, according to new data from the European Transport Safety Council. The country ranked 16th in the EU for road deaths…
Sharp rise in drug use and gambling addiction reported in Cyprus
Drug use and gambling addiction have increased sharply in recent years in southern Cyprus, according to the head of the Cyprus Drug Information and Addicts Treatment Centre (KENTHEA). Consultant psychologist…
SBA Police report 12 arrests in ongoing Lady’s Mile, Curium beach operations
Police have made 12 arrests during four weeks of intensified operations on Lady’s Mile and Curium beaches, including the weekend arrest of a 34‑year‑old Bulgarian man for drug possession and…
Series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos
A 31‑year‑old man was arrested after a series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos, authorities said Sunday. Police said the suspect first caused a traffic crash and fled.…
Four Kilos of Liquid Cocaine Seized at Larnaca Airport
Police in Cyprus seized four kilos of liquid cocaine at Larnaca Airport after finding the drugs in the luggage of a 65‑year‑old man who was later arrested. Investigators said the…