investigation

No evidence of Zelenskyy link to occupied north casino, President says

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No evidence of Zelenskyy link to occupied north casino, President says

Cyprus has investigated allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was involved in purchasing a casino resort in the occupied north but found no evidence to support the claims. The reports linking Zelenskyy to the offshore firm and the purchase of the Vuni Palace Hotel and Casino in Kyrenia were dismissed as fake news by the Russian “GnidaProject” research institute. The Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) also pointed out that the website used as a source for the allegations was fake, created just days before the claims were made.

Saint Habakkuk monks placed on indefinite suspension

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Saint Habakkuk monks placed on indefinite suspension

Bishop Isaias of Tamassos has indefinitely extended the suspension of Abbot Nectarios and Monk Porphyrios of the Saint Habakkuk monastery due to an ongoing case involving alleged financial improprieties and misconduct. The monks are barred from performing any liturgical acts until a final decision is reached by the Church authorities.

Avakoum financial scandal , ‘very complex’

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Avakoum financial scandal , ‘very complex’

The financial aspect of the scandal surrounding the Osiou Avakoum monastery is the most complex one, according to the attorney-general. Monks under investigation were allegedly found with €800,000 in cash, property in Greece and Limassol, and were caught on CCTV footage having sex with each other.

29-year-old arrested for theft from credit card machines

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29-year-old arrested for theft from credit card machines

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested by the police in Limassol for allegedly securing credit amounts from electronic credit card machines at three stores. The Germasogeia Police Station is handling the theft cases, with investigations revealing evidence against the suspect. She was located and arrested shortly before 9:30 PM yesterday and is currently in custody for further investigation.

Limassol tavern bombed

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Limassol tavern bombed

A tavern in Limassol was bombed in the early hours of Monday. The owners claim to have no disputes with anyone and are cooperating with the police investigation. Evidence has been collected from the crime scene and surveillance footage is being sought. This is the second time the tavern has been targeted in two years. The explosion caused minor damage with a low-power incendiary device placed at the entrance.

Police still on the hunt for Limassol arsonists

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Police still on the hunt for Limassol arsonists

Police are still searching for arsonists who caused large fires in the Ayios Sylas and Ayios Therapontas areas of Limassol.

Four arrested in connection with recent car thefts

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Four arrested in connection with recent car thefts

The Police arrested a 16-year-old individual in connection to ongoing car theft investigations in the Famagusta district, bringing the total number of apprehensions to four. The arrest was made to aid in the investigations, which revealed the involvement of several individuals in car theft cases in Ayia Napa between May 25th and May 30th, 2024. Another case involving the 16-year-old and an 18-year-old in Larnaca is also under investigation. Arrest warrants were issued against the 18-year-old and the 16-year-old following evidence collected by the Larnaca Police Department. The suspects appeared before the Famagusta District Court and were ordered to be detained for four days. The investigations by the Ayia Napa Police Station and the Larnaca Police Department are ongoing.

Attack averted on French Olympic soccer match in St Etienne, authorities say

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Attack averted on French Olympic soccer match in St Etienne, authorities say

An 18-year-old Chechen man was arrested in Saint-Etienne, France, suspected of planning an attack at the city’s soccer stadium during the upcoming Olympics. The suspect is accused of associating with terrorists and is currently in detention. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin stated that the suspect wanted to target spectators and security forces and die as a martyr. The man had planned to attack fans outside the stadium due to tight security inside. The suspect’s under-aged brother was also initially arrested but later released.