Illegal residents arrested in Paphos raid
Fact: Officers of the asylum service located six Georgian nationals residing illegally in an apartment in Paphos, Cyprus. They are currently in custody and awaiting deportation.
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Second arrest made over torching of police car
Fact: A second arrest was made in connection with the torching of a police car in Limassol on Easter Saturday night.
Zakaki shooting suspect to appear in court
A 62-year-old man was arrested as a suspect in a shooting in Zakaki, Limassol, where the car of another 61-year-old was shot at.
Man rearrested for string of arsons in Strovolos
A 46-year-old man was rearrested by police following evidence related to twelve cases of arson targeting residences and vehicles in the area of Strovolos in Nicosia between July 2023 and February 2024.
Police seek suspect in Limassol shooting incident
Fact: Police issued an arrest warrant for a 63-year-old man suspected of firing shots at a vehicle in the Zakaki area of Limassol.
Limassol CID investigates shooting incident
Investigations are underway by the Limassol CID regarding gunfire directed at a 61-year-old contractor’s vehicle in Zakaki, which occurred yesterday afternoon. Investigators secured evidence against a specific individual and subsequently sought a judicial arrest warrant. The said individual was searched for but not located and is currently sought, according to statements made by the Police … Read more
Four persons were arrested for the attack on an elderly man’s house in Kiti
Four persons, all minors aged 14 to 16, were arrested by the Police today based on court warrants. They are being held in custody to aid in the investigation of several offenses including causing malicious damage, conspiracy to commit a felony, and illegal possession of explosives. The Kiti Police Station is working with the Larnaca Police Station on the ongoing investigations.
TRT Cyprus journalist arrested in fake diploma scandal
Sefa Karahasan, the Turkish public broadcaster TRT’s Cyprus correspondent, was arrested in relation to the ongoing “fake diploma scandal”.
Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains
French right-wing lawmaker Jean-Paul Garraud expects nationalist and eurosceptic parties to gain influence in the upcoming EU assembly election. Polls predict radical right parties will increase their seats across the EU, including France, Germany, and Italy. Garraud anticipates far-right parties could have positions in committees or even hold key roles in the European Parliament, allowing them to influence policies related to green initiatives, free trade, and immigration. The rise of radical right parties is fueled by a growing gap between mainstream parties and distrustful voters, as well as concerns over issues such as the cost of living, illegal migration, and changing geopolitical dynamics. Critics warn that the influence of the hard right could weaken Europe and potentially lead to closer ties with China and Russia.
Arrest for the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou
A person of Romanian origin was arrested by the Nicosia CID in connection with the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou on the Palaichori – Anthoupolis road. The suspect is believed to have provided the physical perpetrators with a stolen scooter-type motorcycle.