Paphos woman loses €784 to fake police fine call
A 37-year-old woman in Paphos handed over her bank details to a caller posing as a police officer and was debited €784, police said on Thursday.
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Police hunt two suspects after motorcyclist robbed at knifepoint in Limassol
A 20-year-old rider was knocked down and had his bike and cash taken in the Agia Zoni area shortly after midnight on Thursday, according to a complaint filed with Limassol CID.
Limassol woman loses €1,219 after clicking fake fine link
A 45-year-old woman was tricked by a text message about an unpaid fine and ended up €1,219 out of pocket, police say. Officers stress they never ask for money by message.
Okypy staff to strike for 48 hours over stalled pay deal
Unions representing around 1,600 state health workers say a 48-hour walkout on November 10 and 11 will go ahead unless Okypy honours the previous collective agreement and unblocks talks on a new one.
Cyprus revokes permits of Pakistanis after Limassol clashes
Residence permits have been withdrawn from Pakistani nationals linked to the October 15 clashes in Mesa Yeitonia, Limassol, the deputy migration ministry has said.
Police warn of deepfake scammers mimicking relatives and colleagues
Criminals are using AI to copy faces and voices of people victims know, then asking for urgent transfers or passwords. Police urge the public to verify before acting.
Cyprus police and National Guard warn against entering firing ranges
Authorities say military training areas remain off-limits even after exercises end, and shell casings found there are not free to take.
Larnaca orders DIPA residents out over structural danger
The Larnaca District Local Government Organisation has told around 400 people to leave the DIPA complex in the town centre after deeming it highly dangerous, while the building's manager disputes the move.
Three cyclists robbed in Limassol within 90 minutes
Police are investigating a spate of early-morning robberies in Limassol, where cyclists were targeted by groups on motorcycles along the same route and nearby streets.
Limassol woman, 81, loses €33,424 to fake Gesy text scam
A pensioner in Limassol was defrauded of more than €33,000 after a text message posing as Gesy asked her for a €1.50 payment, police say.
Cyprus may require e-scooters to be registered if impounding fails
Transport Minister Evi Tsolaki says a decree allowing police to seize e-scooters is coming, and mandatory registration with plates and inspections could follow if violations persist.
Paleometocho residents warned over unconfirmed bear escape report
The Paleometocho Community Council told locals to stay away from a bear that may have left Melios Zoo Park, though neither police nor the zoo have confirmed anything.