investigations

Drugs and an outstanding warrant were discovered for a man who tried to escape police inspection

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Drugs and an outstanding warrant were discovered for a man who tried to escape police inspection

A 26-year-old man was arrested by the Police in Limassol to assist in an ongoing investigation of serious bodily harm inflicted in February. The man was driving a vehicle with a 32-year-old co-driver when they were stopped by the police after a pursuit. The driver was found with heroin in his possession and was arrested for drug possession, while the co-driver was arrested for unlawful presence in Cyprus. Further investigations revealed a pending warrant for the driver’s arrest related to the February 2024 case of bodily harm. The Limassol CID is handling the investigation.

Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

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Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital after riots resulted in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. The unrest was triggered by anger over an electoral reform, complicating President Macron’s plans to increase French influence in the Pacific. The number of police on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. The government has food stocks for two months but faces distribution issues. Protesters demand the withdrawal of the electoral reform for peaceful talks to resume. France has declared a state of emergency, arrested suspects, and banned TikTok.

Maybe they like to reinforce distrust

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Maybe they like to reinforce distrust

The clash between the Attorney General’s Office and the Independent Authority Against Corruption has created a sense of cover-up in society. The Anti-Corruption Authority requested the Attorney General’s Office to conduct a criminal inquiry and possible prosecution against a police officer who refused to cooperate in an investigation involving the Deputy Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Office declined to comply, leading to a clash of interpretations of the law and reinforcing the sense of collusion in society. This affects the quality of the rule of law and society as a whole, as citizens expect integrity and probity from those in key public positions. The Anti-Corruption Authority’s efforts may be hindered if witnesses continue to invoke their right to silence.

‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

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‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements have arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital Noumea. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. Rioting began on Monday, resulting in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. Operations are underway to supply food and medicine to the public, with road barricades being removed by specialists in mine clearing. France has declared a state of emergency on the island and banned TikTok. The riots erupted over a new electoral reform bill that will allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections.

Temu faces EU scrutiny over alleged consumer protection violations

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Temu faces EU scrutiny over alleged consumer protection violations

Temu, a popular e-commerce app in the EU with 75 million monthly users, is under scrutiny for potential breaches of consumer protection laws. The European consumer rights organization BEUC and national bodies have filed complaints alleging the use of manipulative design tactics to pressure users into purchases, lack of transparency on seller information, and violations of the Digital Services Act. Temu has pledged to cooperate and investigate the allegations. Similar concerns have been raised in Germany and South Korea, with the app expected to face stricter compliance requirements as a “very large” digital platform under the DSA.

Limassol cinema fire was arson attack

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Limassol cinema fire was arson attack

Fact: The fire in Limassol’s Turkish Cypriot quarters was determined to be a deliberate arson attack and resulted in the collapse of the old Apollon cinema’s roof and extensive damages to an adjacent house.

Two morning rush-hour crashes in Limassol; ten cars involved

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Two morning rush-hour crashes in Limassol; ten cars involved

Two separate traffic collisions occurred around 8 a.m. on Thursday on the Limassol motorway and the Limassol bypass, with Police advising drivers to exercise caution in the area. The first collision, involving five vehicles, took place on the bypass between the Agia Phyla and Mesa Geitonia roundabouts, in the direction of Nicosia, with no reported injuries. The second collision, also involving five vehicles, occurred on the Limassol motorway heading towards Paphos, near the Agios Athanasios Municipality. Two individuals will be taken to the hospital for medical examinations as a precaution. Police officers are at the scenes, conducting investigations and regulating traffic flow.

MPs deride Attorney-General over Katsounotos case

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MPs deride Attorney-General over Katsounotos case

Fact: Attorney-general George Savvides decided not to prosecute former police drug squad chief Michalis Katsounotos for refusing to answer questions put to him by the Anti-Corruption Authority.

Legal Service and Anti-Corruption Authority at odds over Katsounotos

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Legal Service and Anti-Corruption Authority at odds over Katsounotos

The Legal Service and the Anti-Corruption Authority were in conflict over the decision not to prosecute former police drug squad chief Michalis Katsounotos. The Anti-Corruption Authority recommended a criminal investigation against Katsounotos for refusing to answer questions during an investigation, but the attorney-general declined the request. The Anti-Corruption Authority believes that allowing witnesses to remain silent during questioning would harm their investigations and effectiveness.

Cyprus nears conclusions in probe of Russian sanctions violations

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Cyprus nears conclusions in probe of Russian sanctions violations

Cypriot authorities are investigating possible breaches of EU sanctions on Russian billionaires related to the war in Ukraine. Investigators are looking into cases involving high-profile individuals like Alexei Mordashov, who reportedly transferred shares worth €1.4 billion to his wife after the sanctions were imposed. The Attorney General’s office met with investigators to review progress and issue instructions, with potential prosecutions looming. Sources indicate that evidence from foreign countries is being sought to support potential charges, with funds leaving Cyprus before the sanctions were implemented being a focus of the investigation.