Greek police arrest members of criminal group linked with sports violence
Greek police have arrested 63 people on charges of being members of a criminal organization with links to sports violence.
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Lies, deceit to weigh heavily on EU vote, warns parliament head
EU voters are warned about potential lies and disinformation from both inside and outside the bloc during the upcoming European Parliament election in June. The president of the assembly, Roberta Metsola, expressed concerns about the prevalence of disinformation and highlighted the arrest of an aid to an EU lawmaker on suspicion of espionage for China. Metsola emphasized the importance of countering false narratives and mentioned the need for more than just new EU laws to combat disinformation, as sources could come from Russia, China, Iran, as well as from within the EU.
Alkinoos Ioannidis speaks out on cancelled Columbia concert after pro-Palestine protests
Columbia University is currently experiencing a major crisis with pro-Palestine protests disrupting campus activities. The scheduled concert of musician Alkinoos Ioannidis had to be canceled due to the ongoing demonstrations and police intervention.
Police crack down on illegal work in Larnaca and Famagusta
Fact: Ten people were found working illegally and arrested in Larnaca, with three more discovered in the Famagusta district as part of coordinated police efforts tackling undeclared work.
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, Columbia cancels in-person classes
Dozens of people were taken into custody during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Yale University. More than 40 people were apprehended by police as they blocked traffic around Yale’s campus in New Haven, Connecticut, demanding the school divest from military weapons manufacturers. The protests at Yale and Columbia were in response to the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which began on Oct. 7. The Columbia University president canceled in-person classes to deescalate tensions on its New York campus following the arrest of over 100 protesters who disrupted school activities. President Joe Biden has put the full force of the federal government behind protecting the Jewish community. Student organizers from the Columbia University encampment responded to claims of antisemitism in the pro-Palestinian protests, stating that some individuals did not represent their movement.
Burglary suspect remanded in Paphos
A 61-year-old man was remanded by the Paphos court for burglary and theft after being arrested following a report of a break-in and theft at a residence in the village of Yolou.
Phone thief claims to be , ‘Turkish hacker group’ agent
A man accused of stealing a mobile phone and a laptop claimed in court to be an agent of a “Turkish hacker group.”
Child arrested for threatening tourists with knife
A 16-year-old child was arrested in Larnaca for allegedly threatening two tourists with a knife and using xenophobic language against them.
Paphos man arrested for being drunk and disorderly
Fact: A 53-year-old man from the Paphos village of Latchi was arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
Man arrested for , ‘indecent act’
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Nicosia for committing an “indecent act” among other offenses. The police spokesperson mentioned that the “indecent act” was likely a “gesture or gesticulation.”