The Anti-Corruption Authority in Cyprus has initiated four new criminal investigations involving 20 current and former officials, following 943 complaints filed by September. This comes amidst revelations that there is no central authority overseeing whistleblower protections in the public sector, and the justice ministry does not collect data on retaliation complaints.

Politis: Anti-Corruption Authority: Four New Investigations Underway - 943 Complaints…

The Anti-Corruption Authority has requested criminal investigations into four new cases involving 20 current and former officials, with 943 complaints filed by September.

Cyprus Mail: No Central Oversight for Whistleblower Protections in Public Sector

There is no central authority overseeing whistleblower protections in Cyprus' public sector, and the justice ministry does not collect data on retaliation complaints.

Member of the House of Representatives Averof Neofytou has formally submitted over 3,000 signatures to support his candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections. This move intensifies the internal party competition within the Democratic Rally (DISY), where he is challenged by fellow Member of the House of Representatives George Pamboridis, who has called for a loyalty pledge from all party hopefuls.

Philenews: Duel in Pindarou Street - Averof vs. Pamporidis: Pros, Cons, and Hidden Messages

Averof visited Pindarou Street to submit signatures supporting his candidacy, amidst a political confrontation with Pamporidis.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Cyprus following the seizure of nearly 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine. The interception involved a postal package and occurred across the Larnaca and Limassol districts.

Sigmalive: Cypriot Arrest: 35-Year-Old Detained with Nearly 1.2 kg of Methamphetamine

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Cyprus after nearly 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized.

Cyprus Mail: Man Arrested After 1.2kg of Meth Intercepted

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca and Limassol districts after police intercepted a postal package containing 1.2kg of methamphetamine.

Two hooded individuals, using metal pipes, broke into a complex in Emba, Paphos, causing significant damage to glass, equipment, surveillance cameras, a computer, and a television.

Sigmalive: Paphos: Hooded Individuals Invade Complex, Cause Damage

Hooded individuals broke into a complex in Paphos, Cyprus, and caused significant damage.

Politis: Paphos: Hooded Individuals with Metal Pipes Invade Complex in Emba - Damaging…

Two hooded individuals used metal pipes to break into a complex in Emba, Paphos, causing damage to glass, equipment, surveillance cameras, a computer, and a television.

Urban development in Limassol is being hampered as planned new roads are not progressing and remain only on paper, indicating a lack of advancement in the city's infrastructure projects.

Politis: Limassol's New Roads Only on Paper - Planning Not Progressing

The planned new roads in Limassol are not progressing and remain only on paper, impacting urban development.

According to Eurostat 2025 data, Cyprus is falling behind Northern European countries in terms of inequality, with the situation worsening compared to 2024.

Philenews: Cyprus Falls Behind in Inequality, Worse Than 2024: Eurostat 2025 Data

Eurostat 2025 data shows Cyprus lagging behind Northern European countries in terms of inequality, with results worse than in 2024.

Akel MP Aristos Damianou has alleged that 'thugs' are intimidating Larnaca residents, pressuring them to sell their homes to foreign property developers.

Cyprus Mail: Intimidation of Larnaca Property Owners Alleged

Akel MP Aristos Damianou alleged that 'thugs' are intimidating Larnaca residents to sell their homes to foreign property developers.

Cyprus's Foreign Minister has expressed support for Lana Nousseibeh's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, highlighting her experience as a diplomat and stating that it is time for female leadership in major multilateral organizations.

Politis: Cyprus Supports Nousseibeh's Candidacy for UN Secretary-General - 'It's Time…

Cyprus's Foreign Minister stated that Lana Nousseibeh is an experienced diplomat and that it's time for female leadership in major multilateral organizations.