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Limassol men beaten after honking at stopped car

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Limassol men beaten after honking at stopped car

Limassol police are investigating an assault on four 29-year-old men in Germasogeia early on Sunday. The victims were leaving a nightclub when their car was allegedly attacked by the occupants of another vehicle after honking their horn. Three of the men required surgery for injuries sustained in the assault, with two sustaining fractures. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts being made to secure witness testimonies and review CCTV footage. The suspects are described as young men in their 30s with beards, speaking Greek, and driving a dark-colored Mazda vehicle.

Avakoum financial scandal , ‘very complex’

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Avakoum financial scandal , ‘very complex’

The financial aspect of the scandal surrounding the Osiou Avakoum monastery is the most complex one, according to the attorney-general. Monks under investigation were allegedly found with €800,000 in cash, property in Greece and Limassol, and were caught on CCTV footage having sex with each other.

Greek Cypriot arrested in north in fake passport case

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Greek Cypriot arrested in north in fake passport case

A Greek Cypriot man appeared in court in the north for his part in a case involving third country nationals allegedly traveling to and from the north using fake passports. The police understood upon receiving the passport that it was counterfeit. The passenger ran off and re-entered the north via a military base. The Greek Cypriot man claimed he was approached at a petrol station and offered money to take the passenger to the Republic. The police found the hire car used in the incident in Trikomo and arrested both brothers who were in the car.

Cameras in 10 , ‘high-risk’ Limassol schools

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Cameras in 10 , ‘high-risk’ Limassol schools

CCTV cameras will be installed in 10 high schools in Limassol due to incidents of hooded figures setting fire to school premises.

Police investigating shooting at local Larnaca coffee shop

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Police investigating shooting at local Larnaca coffee shop

Police in Larnaca are investigating an incident where shots were fired at the front windows of a local coffee shop. No one was injured during the episode. The shots were fired by a hooded perpetrator with a pistol, aiming at the glass windows to cause intimidation rather than to injure anyone.

Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws

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Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws

Europe’s landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed a political deal reached in December, setting a potential global benchmark for the technology. The AI Act is more comprehensive than the United States’ approach and China’s approach, aiming to maintain social stability and state control. The legislation imposes strict transparency obligations on high-risk AI systems and restricts governments’ use of real-time biometric surveillance in public spaces. The new legislation will have a global reach, impacting companies outside the EU who use EU customer data in their AI platforms. Fines for violations range from 7.5 million euros to 35 million euros depending on the type of violations.

Investigation into monastery above board says Archbishop

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Investigation into monastery above board says Archbishop

The Archbishop stated that the events at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are within the statute of the Church and legal, and the trial will proceed normally.

Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal claim inquiry illegal

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Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal claim inquiry illegal

Monks embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal have stated that the investigative committee’s procedures are illegal. The church’s 2021 ruling required investigative committees to have three members, while the church’s establishment charter stipulates five members.

Remands after , ‘largest ever’ weapons cache found (updated)

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Remands after , ‘largest ever’ weapons cache found (updated)

Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in custody after the largest cache of weapons and explosives ever found in Cyprus was discovered in an Oroklini cemetery. The weapons included a rocket launcher, improvised explosive devices, and firearms. Police are investigating the origin and intended purposes of the arms, and have ruled out a terrorist attack. The 46-year-old man was seen taking a bag containing weapons from a grave, while the 35-year-old was also seen removing items from the same grave. The investigation includes examining CCTV footage, monitoring National Guard camps, and further examining the explosives found.

Birds poisoned in Nicosia, Green party charges

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Birds poisoned in Nicosia, Green party charges

Dozens of pigeons died in Nicosia’s old town after someone poisoned them. The Green party is calling for the culprit to be found immediately.