Monk testifies for four hours in Osiou Avakoum scandal
Fact: Archimandrite Nektarios testified for over four hours before the Synod-appointed investigative committee on Monday.
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Municipal councillor and community leader scuffle over car damage
A municipal councillor and the community leader of Dromolaxia-Meneou, near Larnaca, scuffled at a village café following damage to the former’s car a day ago.
Dromolaxia councillor alleges Mayor headbutted him during cafe scuffle
A dispute between a DISY municipal councillor and the mayor of Dromolaxia-Meneou escalated after they filed cross-complaints of assault. The councillor alleges that the mayor headbutted him during a confrontation at a cafe, while the mayor claims he was assaulted by the councillor and his wife. Police are investigating the incident, which was caught on CCTV, along with an earlier report of vandalism to the councillor’s vehicle. The councillor suspects the vandalism was politically motivated and believes the incidents are meant to intimidate him.
Four killed, dozens trapped in building collapse in South Africa
A multi-storey building collapse in George, South Africa, has left four people dead and dozens trapped. Twenty-four construction workers have been rescued so far, with 51 still unaccounted for. Rescuers are working to reach those still trapped under the rubble.
Limassol Police investigating violent Easter riot
Police in Limassol are investigating a violent incident near the Agios Georgios church in Ypsonas. The event was described as an organized attack on officers by a group of about 100 young people who threw Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks at police cars and officers. One police vehicle was set on fire, and three others were damaged. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators, and measures have been intensified to address youth delinquency in the area.
Three cars destroyed by arson in Limassol
Three cars were destroyed by an arson attack in the car park of an apartment building in the Limassol village of Trachoni.
Prison guard remanded after drugs found
Fact: A 42-year-old prison guard was arrested and handed a six-day remand after drugs were found in his locker at the central prison.
Monks seek return amidst scandal
Monks suspected of involvement in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal in Fterikoudes, Nicosia, have requested permission to return to live at the monastery.
Complaint lodged against lawyers in Osiou Avakoum scandal
The Cyprus Bar Association has lodged a police complaint against two lawyers representing monks implicated in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal. The complaint specifically concerns a letter sent to the Holy Synod’s investigative committee urging for the dismissal of charges against the monks and advocating for Archbishop Georgios to take control of the situation. The monks were alleged to have been found with €800,000 in cash, properties in Greece and Limassol, and were caught on CCTV footage having sex with each other.
Monk breaks silence over monastery scandal: , ‘I owe you an explanation’
Fact: Archimandrite Nektarios broke his silence on the investigation at the Osiou Avakoum monastery, denying allegations of sexual relations with another monk and stating that they were illegally kicked out from the monastery.