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Ten arrested during protest over death of Anisur Rahman; injuries reported

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Ten arrested during protest over death of Anisur Rahman; injuries reported

A protest march in Limassol resulted in multiple injuries and ten arrests, with participants alleging police brutality. The protest began against high rents and moved towards the Limassol Crime Investigation Department building, demanding a fair investigation into the death of Bangladeshi immigrant Anisur Rahman. Protesters claim they were peacefully standing when police charged towards them, resulting in injuries and clashes. This was the third protest over Rahman’s death, which occurred during a police raid on an apartment where Rahman fell to his death while trying to escape. The police’s version of events has been disputed by eyewitnesses and organizations. The Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding Rahman’s death.

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general was on the verge of sainthood

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general was on the verge of sainthood

– The attorney-general filed a case at the supreme court for the auditor-general’s sacking on the grounds of inappropriate behavior.
– The auditor-general, Odysseas, is confident in his innocence and believes the truth will prevail.
– The president’s stance in the affair is compared to that of Caiaphas from religious knowledge.
– The former president is filing a libel suit seeking damages over corruption allegations.
– The plan to prevent organized crime did not have the desired results.
– An opinion poll showed the most popular Disy candidate for the European Parliament elections was Loucas Fourlas.

More than ten organised crime groups operating in Cyprus, Interpol says, pointing to rising period of criminality

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More than ten organised crime groups operating in Cyprus, Interpol says, pointing to rising period of criminality

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.

Microsoft, ’s and Amazon’s AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny

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Microsoft, ’s and Amazon’s AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny

The Competition and Markets Authority in Britain is seeking comments on AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.

Investigation over Drousiotis’ book intensifies

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Investigation over Drousiotis’ book intensifies

The Independent Authority against Corruption is investigating allegations made in the book “State Mafia” by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Former officials and Members of Parliament will be summoned to testify, including former Attorney General Kostas Clerides, former MP Averof Neophytou, and others. The focus of the investigation is on the case of Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev. Former President Nikos Anastasiades has filed a lawsuit against Drousiotis for defamation, seeking €2,000,000 in damages. Drousiotis claims this is a distraction from his ongoing testimony before the Anti-Corruption Authority.

Rampant environmental abuse, calls for disciplinary investigation

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Rampant environmental abuse, calls for disciplinary investigation

– A slew of illegal developments have taken place in environmentally protected areas across the country, including Natura 2000 sites.
– A politically exposed person in Sotira, Famagusta benefited from irregular procedures in obtaining a town planning permit for a tourism development.
– Holiday homes were constructed before all the necessary permits and approvals were granted.
– The most important habitat cave for the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus was affected by illegal construction.
– Cyprus has been referred to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to comply with its obligations under the Habitats Directive.
– Concerns were raised over an illegal biological plant in Kalopanayiotis causing environmental pollution.
– A forest conservator is under investigation for illegal cattle farms within the Natura 2000 area.
– Requests by the Inia community for placing sunbeds and umbrellas at Lara beach were promoted illegally, despite objections by the fisheries department.
– Multiple fires occurred at the Geri-Dali recycling plant site and waste was not properly managed.

US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot

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US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million vehicles to install new Autopilot safeguards is adequate.