investigation

Police determine Paphos restauranteur car fire was arson

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Police determine Paphos restauranteur car fire was arson

Police and firefighters in Paphos have determined that a fire which broke out in a vehicle owned by a 46-year-old man and subsequently spread to a second vehicle was caused by arson. The incident occurred on Tuesday night. The fire began in a car parked on the main road, where the 46-year-old man runs a restaurant. The car, due to the fire, rolled off and collided with another vehicle owned by a 32-year-old man, causing the second vehicle to also catch fire. The fire service extinguished the fire. Deputy police chief Michalis Nikolaou stated that the determination of arson was based on secured testimony. The investigation by Paphos CID is ongoing, with the scene remaining cordoned off.

Police arrest suspect for Ayia Varvara car fire

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Police arrest suspect for Ayia Varvara car fire

Paphos police arrested a person for arson related to a vehicle fire in Agia Varvara, Paphos. The arrested individual is the vehicle’s owner, and an arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police investigating car fire in Pissouri

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Police investigating car fire in Pissouri

Police are investigating a car fire in Pissouri, Limassol, which completely destroyed the vehicle. The fire occurred at 2.20am on Tuesday. Investigations into the cause of the blaze, whether malicious or due to an electromechanical fault, are ongoing. The vehicle had been parked outside the owner’s residence.

Romanian court approves request to extradite internet personality Tate

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Romanian court approves request to extradite internet personality Tate

A Romanian court approved Britain’s request to extradite internet personality Andrew Tate but postponed the extradition until Romanian trial proceedings are concluded. The court also ordered the immediate release of Tate and his brother Tristan from police custody. They had been detained over allegations of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-15, which they deny. Tate and his brother, along with two Romanian women, were indicted in Romania for human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang for sexual exploitation, charges they have denied. The Tate brothers were in police custody from late December 2022 until April, followed by house arrest until August, and are now under judicial control, requiring regular police check-ins but allowing free movement within the country.

Monks protest handling of Church scandal case

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Monks protest handling of Church scandal case

Two monks from the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk in Fterikoudi are contesting the Holy Synod’s management of their case, planning to send a letter outlining their objections to the investigation and trial procedures. Their lawyers argue that the six-member Synodal Court was irregularly appointed, violating the Church’s statutes which require a five-member court with an initial investigator. The monks claim they have not received a formal indictment, evidence, or sufficient preparation time, and were summoned unexpectedly via text message. They face charges of financial misconduct and inappropriate sexual behavior but deny the sexual misconduct allegations. They intend to present evidence against Bishop Isaias of Tamassos and Orini at their court hearing. The court is led by Bishop Nectarios of Kition.

Church and State have different roles in monastery scandal, Christodoulides says

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Church and State have different roles in monastery scandal, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that all necessary actions are being taken in response to the scandal involving the Osios Avakoum monastery. He emphasized the separate roles of the Church and the State, indicating that he does not plan to meet with the Archbishop to discuss the situation. The case is under investigation by the appropriate authorities. Additionally, it was revealed that Elam head Christos Christou and former police chief Kypros Michaelides were present at the Tamasos bishopric during the counting of €800,000 from the monastery in Fterikoudi. Michaelides, a member of the church committee, is expected to testify as a witness for Bishop Isaias in the police investigation into the alleged extortion.

Romanian court approves request to extradite internet personality Tate

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Romanian court approves request to extradite internet personality Tate

A Romanian court has approved Britain’s extradition request for internet personality Andrew Tate but postponed the extradition until Romanian trial proceedings are concluded. The court also ordered the immediate release of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan from police custody. They were detained on allegations of sexual aggression from 2012-15, which they deny. Additionally, Andrew Tate and his brother, along with two Romanian women, were indicted in Romania in June for human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, charges they have denied. The Tate brothers were held in police custody from late December 2022 until April, then under house arrest until August, and are now under judicial control, requiring regular police check-ins but allowing free movement within the country.

Man scammed out of , €55,000

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Man scammed out of , €55,000

A 60-year-old resident of Limassol lost €55,000 in an online scam where he was persuaded to send money to a woman claiming to need it for a relative’s medical treatment. The victim made 14 separate transactions totaling €55,450 based on messages received through a messaging app. The incident occurred between 2020 and 2021 and is currently under investigation by the police.

Elam and former police chief linked to monastery scandal

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Elam and former police chief linked to monastery scandal

The ecclesiastical court is set to investigate scandals involving cash, sex, and a miracles’ scam at the Osios Avakoum monastery. Allegations have emerged that an ex-police chief and the president of the far-right party Elam were present at related events. Elam head Christos Christou and former police chief Kypros Michaelides were at the Tamasos bishopric on March 5, the day a safe containing €800,000 was seized. Michaelides, part of the church committee, is expected to testify for Bishop Isaias. Christou confirmed his presence, stating he was there as an observer in his capacity as throne commissioner of the bishopric, not as Elam president. Police confirmed that two of their members were present on March 5 for security reasons.