investigations

Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

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Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

Fterikoudes mukhtar Modestos Iacovou testified against Tamassos Bishop Isaias in a case brought by suspended monks of the Osiou Avakoum monastery. He stated that vehicles from the bishopric were loaded with icons from the monastery. The community council has asked for the monks to be brought back so the monastery can function normally. The community has supported the monastery and donated properties for its construction. Monks’ lawyers claim the investigation process against them is illegal.

Maths teacher in custody for allegedly abusing pupils

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Maths teacher in custody for allegedly abusing pupils

A 49-year-old maths teacher has been remanded in custody for eight days in Nicosia for two cases of sexual harassment involving underage female pupils aged 16 and 13. The 16-year-old reported that the teacher touched her thigh and breast during a lesson, while the 13-year-old also filed a complaint leading to the suspect’s arrest. The suspect’s detention order expires on May 28, with the possibility of renewal for further investigations.

‘When I saw Thanasis’ body, my life stopped’

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‘When I saw Thanasis’ body, my life stopped’

– After 19 years, a court has ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered, not that he committed suicide.

Four arrested for car theft in Limassol and Larnaca

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Four arrested for car theft in Limassol and Larnaca

Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing from cars in two separate instances. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen, which was later found with the items inside stolen. Two suspects, aged 31 and 28, were arrested. In Larnaca, €840 was stolen from an unlocked car, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old minor.

Complaints to financial ombudsman on the up

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Complaints to financial ombudsman on the up

Complaints to the financial ombudsman’s office rose by 20 per cent in 2023 to a total of 1,121.

EU data protection board says ChatGPT still not meeting data accuracy standards

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EU data protection board says ChatGPT still not meeting data accuracy standards

The task force at the EU’s privacy watchdog has stated that OpenAI’s efforts to ensure compliance with European Union data rules are not enough, specifically in terms of data accuracy. The report highlighted concerns about the ChatGPT chatbot potentially producing biased or false outputs that may be perceived as factually accurate by end users.

Famagusta Police arrest eight in undocumented work raid

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Famagusta Police arrest eight in undocumented work raid

A joint operation by the Alien and Migration Department and the Ministry of Labour in Famagusta district targeted a building renovation site to investigate undeclared work, social security violations, minimum wage issues, and illegal employment. Eight foreign nationals were arrested, six for working without proper documentation and two for residing in the country illegally. The employer of four individuals, a 69-year-old man, confessed to the offences. Investigations are ongoing to identify the remaining employers. The Ayia Napa Police Station is handling the investigation for the five documented cases of illegal employment.

Cable caper cracked as police nab suspect in EAC substation burglaries

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Cable caper cracked as police nab suspect in EAC substation burglaries

Famagusta Police arrested a 35-year-old man for committing four burglaries and thefts between January and May 2024. The incidents included theft of cables from EAC substations and a residential burglary in Protaras. The suspect was linked to all four cases and remains in custody. Two other suspects, aged 31 and 29, were already apprehended for their involvement in one of the EAC substation burglaries on May 4, with their case progressing towards trial.

Driver in fatal accident released

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Driver in fatal accident released

The 34-year-old truck driver involved in the accident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Arun Kumar has been released pending his court appearance.