Explosion rocks Pyla hotel
Fact: An explosion occurred at a hotel under renovation in Pyla in the early morning on Monday.
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Prison clarifications on the drugs found in a prison guard’s locker
A package containing a possible drug substance was found in a locker used by prison guards, prompting the area to be cordoned off and the YKAN to be informed. The Department of Prisons clarified about the issue following an investigation, with further inquiries ongoing.
Sydney police officer who shot dead mall attacker praised for courage
Inspector Amy Scott, the Sydney police officer who shot and killed Joel Cauchi, the man responsible for a deadly stabbing attack at a shopping mall, was praised for her quick and courageous response. Cauchi allegedly lunged at Inspector Scott before she shot him, and she was commended for her actions in stopping the attack. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb stated that Inspector Scott will be interviewed as part of the investigation into the incident.
Limassol migrant death: Flatmate refutes police account
An eyewitness to a police raid in Cyprus refuted the police’s version of events, claiming that officers broke into the apartment without a search warrant and used force on the residents. The raid resulted in the death of a 19-year-old worker from Bangladesh who fell while attempting to escape. The injured man is under police surveillance in the hospital, and there are calls for clarification on legal protocols and use of force during the raid. An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances of the young man’s death.
Hundreds slam racism in Limassol protest (photos, video)
Fact: Anis Rahman, a Bangladeshi national, jumped to his death to escape a police raid in Limassol, Cyprus.
Seven children die from bacterial infection at Trinidad hospital
Seven infants died in four days from a bacterial infection at Trinidad’s Port of Spain General Hospital. The outbreak occurred in the neonatal intensive care unit and the children who died were premature babies. The bacteria found in the ward were Serratia marcescens, ESBL Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Klebsiella aerogenes. Despite administering high-dose antibiotics and intensive care support, some of the babies did not survive. The ward has been treated with chemicals to kill the bacteria, and there have been no new deaths since April 7th. The Trinidad government has asked the Pan American Health Organization to assist in the investigation.
691 missing Greek Cypriots no longer sought
691 Greek Cypriots who went missing during the Turkish invasion are not being sought by the Committee on Missing Persons or the Republic of Cyprus. This is due to pressure from the Turkish side to reduce the number of missing persons and the belief that these individuals were killed during hostilities. The issue of 565 fallen and 126 removed from the missing persons list was raised in a parliamentary committee session. Testimonies placing some of the 126 in certain locations have emerged, leading to their cases being reconsidered for investigation. Relatives of the missing are frustrated with the lack of effort to determine the fate of their loved ones.
Deceitful land transfers exposed in Pyrga
An order was issued by the District Court of Larnaca to freeze six plots of land, which were unlawfully transferred from deceased Turkish Cypriots to natural and legal persons. The freezing order represents a significant step in the ongoing investigation by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Larnaca. The case involves alleged falsification of documents by a group of Greek Cypriots to appropriate the frozen property, with potential involvement of officials from the Larnaca Land Registry. The investigation also looks into the role of a former lawyer who has been removed from the Pan-Cypriot Bar Association register. The alleged crimes took place in February and were discovered when an individual tried to secure a payment certificate from the community authority of Pyrga. The police are currently investigating the case.
Teacher abuse incident under investigation
Sexual abuse in Cypriot schools has been on the rise, with three recent cases reported. One incident involved a female teacher being forced to resign due to abuse by students. Delays in response and gaps in management have been highlighted. The police are investigating cases of abuse, clarifying that any offense involving a minor victim is considered sexual abuse. The Minister of Education emphasized the need for immediate reporting and coordinated action among all stakeholders. A lawmaker has requested information on protocols for preventing and addressing deviant behavior in schools.
Complaint filed over police raid that ended with Bangladeshi man, ’s death
Fact: Police did not have a search warrant before entering the fifth-floor apartment where the Bangladeshi nationals were living.