Police catch credit card thieves with aid from public
Three wanted individuals were arrested by police in Famagusta for theft and use of a stolen credit card, following a tip-off from a member of the public.
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Driver in fatal Pervolia accident arrested
Fact: 29-year-old Indian national Arun Kumar died in a collision between a lorry and the motorbike he was riding in Larnaca.
Delay in issuance of tax refund for 2013-14: CTO involved in justice maladministration: FTO
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has declared that the Corporate Tax Office in Islamabad is involved in maladministration for delaying tax refunds for the years 2013 and 2014. The FTO has ordered the FBR to settle the refund proceedings with compensation for the delay as per law.
Indian motorcyclist killed in collision with truck in Larnaca
A 28-year-old Indian motorcyclist died in a collision with a truck in Larnaca. The accident happened when the truck attempted a right turn and hit the stationary motorcycle at a red light. The motorcyclist, who was married to a local Greek Cypriot, died from his injuries at the hospital. Initial tests on the truck driver for alcohol and drugs were negative, but a warrant will be issued for his arrest for further investigation.
What happens after ICC prosecutor seeks warrants in Israel-Gaza conflict?
The International Criminal Court prosecutor’s office has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence chief, as well as three Hamas leaders, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The request will be reviewed by a pre-trial chamber composed of three magistrates, who will decide whether to issue the arrest warrants. If issued, the individuals could be arrested if they travel to an ICC signatory state, but the court itself has no means to enforce an arrest. The application for warrants may indirectly influence other court cases and legal challenges related to Gaza.
What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran’s president
The helicopter that crashed in Iran, killing the president and foreign minister, was a Bell 212 model. Bell developed the aircraft in the late 1960s for the Canadian military, and it is used globally for various purposes. The Bell 212 can carry passengers, cargo, and mount weapons. Non-military organizations and countries like Japan, the United States, and Thailand operate the Bell 212. Iran’s current fleet includes Italian-built naval versions of the helicopter. The most recent fatal crash involving a Bell 212 was in 2023 off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Iran has managed to keep its aviation fleets flying through a combination of smuggled parts and reverse-engineering. The accident does not automatically fall under global rules for air accident probes, and it is unlikely that Iran will seek outside help for the investigation.
Green NGO calls to make public those responsible for Akamas , ‘destruction’
The Environmental Movement of Cyprus is calling for those responsible for the destruction of Akamas to be held accountable for their actions. They are demanding the immediate publication of the latest investigation into illegal interventions in Akamas and are urging President Nikos Christodoulides to make the findings public and name those responsible.
Paphos Police arrest man after supermarket wallet theft
A 44-year-old man was arrested by Paphos Police in connection with a theft case involving a woman’s missing wallet containing cash in different currencies and documents. The arrest was made after an investigation following the woman’s report of the missing wallet, which she lost while shopping at a supermarket in Mandria. Part of the stolen cash was recovered during a search of the man’s residence. Police are still investigating the case.
Human limb found in Paphos
Fact: A human limb was found at Lara beach in Paphos, with a foot still attached to a shoe.
Two dead, five missing after suspected boat collision on Danube in Hungary
Two people were killed and five others were missing after a suspected collision between a small motor boat and a cruise ship on the Danube River north of Budapest. Police found the body of an adult man near the site and a woman’s body further downstream. The accident involved eight adults on the small boat, and the cruise ship involved was identified as the 109-metre-long Heidelberg. Police have launched a criminal investigation to determine the cause of the accident.