Losing the game with juvenile delinquency

Losing the game with juvenile delinquency

Increased incidents of juvenile delinquency have been observed recently, especially before and after the Easter holiday. Attacks with fireworks, street battles, car vandalism, and school vandalisms are on the rise, with even an attack on police officers. Some students exhibit extreme forms of delinquency, aggression, and bullying towards classmates and teachers, both in and out of school. The issue requires attention from all involved parties, including the school, Ministry, educators, Parent Associations, and families. A collective effort is needed to address and prevent these behaviors, utilizing research findings and all available means to protect children.

Police report no firecracker injuries during easter

Police report no firecracker injuries during easter

No injuries from firecrackers were reported during the Easter holidays. Approximately 5,500 firecrackers were confiscated island wide and 12 people were charged in writing for illegal possession of fireworks and other explosives.

Arrest for the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou

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.

Man dead after Easter Sunday motorbike crash

Man dead after Easter Sunday motorbike crash

Fact: A 30-year-old man from Limassol named Eftychios Charitou died in a road traffic accident on Easter Sunday evening after colliding head-on with a car while riding a motorcycle.

Limassol Police investigating violent Easter riot

Limassol Police investigating violent Easter riot

Police in Limassol are investigating a violent incident near the Agios Georgios church in Ypsonas. The event was described as an organized attack on officers by a group of about 100 young people who threw Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks at police cars and officers. One police vehicle was set on fire, and three others were damaged. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators, and measures have been intensified to address youth delinquency in the area.

Child hospitalised after car driven by other child crashes

Child hospitalised after car driven by other child crashes

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized on Easter Sunday after a car crash in Paphos village of Peyia. The car, driven by a 15-year-old, collided with another car driven by a 47-year-old man. The 15-year-old’s car veered off course after the collision, hitting a road sign. The 16-year-old suffered blunt force trauma to his head but is not in immediate danger. The 47-year-old driver had a zero alcohol reading. The police investigation is ongoing.

Yellow warning in effect until 7 p.m.

Yellow warning in effect until 7 p.m.

A yellow warning for storms and hail has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for Easter Sunday. The warning will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Isolated storms are predicted to start in the western region and then move across the rest of the island. Hail may also be present during the storms, with precipitation rates ranging between 35 and 55 millimetres per hour.

Chios keeps tradition alive with thundering Easter rocket war [VIDEO]

Chios keeps tradition alive with thundering Easter rocket war [VIDEO]

Vrontados in Chios held its annual Easter rocket war tradition, where rival teams launched thousands of rockets in a spectacular display for 20,000 spectators. Volunteers ensured the event ran smoothly, with the Fire Service putting out minor fires and police managing traffic. The tradition ends with the cleanup of spent rocket casings until the next rocket war in 2025.