Police in Larnaca’s Pervolia area are conducting intensive investigations into the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou, known as “Dimitroui”. New evidence, including a piece of a gun found in Pervolia, is believed to be linked to the case. The attempted murder took place on April 23 on the Palaichori – Anthoupolis road, with authorities searching for the 11th person on the suspect list.
Fifteen Syrian irregular migrants arrived in the border region of Tylliria, crossing from occupied Limnitis to the free areas and Kato Pyrgos. They were spotted by a police patrol and consisted of nine men, four women, and two children aged eight. They will be taken to the Pournara migrant accommodation center in Kokkinotrimithia by bus.
The restaurant industry has changed with more people ordering food at home instead of dining out. Pasta Strada in Nicosia offers a variety of pasta dishes, salads, and soups for takeaway and delivery. They focus on providing variety, consistency, and speed in their service. The menu is extensive, and the dishes are consistently well-prepared and delivered promptly. Pasta Strada has gained a reputation for being a reliable and affordable option for Italian pasta in Nicosia.
Fact: The police in Cyprus are increasing their activities ahead of the Easter weekend to prevent road traffic collisions and increase road safety. They will be monitoring for offenses such as speeding, driving under the influence, not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones while driving, and dangerous overtaking maneuvers.
A 61-year-old pedestrian named Polykarpos Michael was killed in a road collision in Kokkinotrimithia. The incident occurred on Grigoris Afxentiou Avenue, where he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 45-year-old man. Michael was pronounced dead at Nicosia General Hospital. The driver was arrested and later released after questioning, with the Nicosia Traffic Police currently investigating the collision.
Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others.
The governor’s proposed budget for FY25 includes a new “truck traffic excise fee” targeting businesses in New Jersey’s transportation and logistics industry.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a tax claim of Sh773.8 million to Emerging Capital Partners Kenya (ECP Kenya) for the 2017 sale of Java House.
The Vice President of DIKO and Paphos MP discussed problems and delays in the first phase of the new Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road with the Minister of Transport. The Minister assured that discussions would be initiated with the project’s consortium to overcome issues and ensure smooth progress. The importance of resolving blockages in the project was emphasized to prevent dissatisfaction within the Paphos community and negative impacts on significant projects facing delays. The Minister is expected to address the Paphos-Polis road issue and other pending matters during his visit to Paphos.
A global investigation over the past four years points to Cyprus as a hub for criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking, smuggling tobacco products, extortion, illegal betting, and fixing football matches. The report, based on Interpol data, highlights a rise in extreme criminality in Cyprus, with recent assassinations, arson attacks, bombings, and underworld killings. Criminal organizations in Cyprus are mostly foreign and involved in crimes against property, money laundering, drug trafficking, and bribing public officials. In 2024, there were 55 arsons and bomb attacks reported in 101 days.