Greece: Man confesses to murder of 11-year-old girl; believed to be a relative

Greece: Man confesses to murder of 11-year-old girl; believed to be a relative

An 11-year-old girl, who went missing on Sunday from Pyrgos, Greece, has been found dead, and a 37-year-old man, reportedly a relative, has confessed to her murder. The girl’s body was discovered in a field bearing knife wounds to the neck. An amber alert had been issued following her disappearance, which was reported by her … Read more

He reported that he was attacked in his home – He ended up in handcuffs

He reported that he was attacked in his home – He ended up in handcuffs

Assault cases are being investigated by the Kokkinotrimithia Police Station. A 43-year-old man reported being attacked by a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who illegally entered his residence and used a knife. The suspects were injured and taken to the hospital, along with the victim. The 43-year-old man was arrested on a court warrant to investigate the complaints of the suspects, while police are also investigating his complaint of assault.

Knife attacker injures three in metro in Lyon, France

Knife attacker injures three in metro in Lyon, France

Three people were injured in a knife attack in the metro in Lyon, France. A 27-year-old suspect, known to police for common law crimes, was arrested and had not made any religious or political claim.

Man arrested after reporting attack

Man arrested after reporting attack

A 43-year-old man reported being attacked, but police found two young people with injuries caused by a sharp object who claimed they were the victims of an attack by the older man. An arrest warrant was issued against the 43-year-old.

Two remanded for attempted robbery in Ayia Napa

Two remanded for attempted robbery in Ayia Napa

Two men aged 23 stormed into an Ayia Napa store with a knife and iron bar, demanding money from the employee. They began throwing items at the employee but were stopped by a second staff member. The men escaped without stealing anything and were later arrested at Larnaca airport.

A transitional period with lots to do in the garden

A transitional period with lots to do in the garden

In May, gardens in Cyprus are filled with blooming flowers such as roses, Queen Elizabeth roses, and Texas Ranger shrubs. Fruit trees like oranges, lemons, and olives are popular in gardens, and the last month to feed them with fertilizer is May. Prunus and citrus trees are hermaphrodite and can be affected by diseases like canker. Mediterranean fruit fly is a common problem for fruit trees in Cyprus. Agapanthus and Hemerocallis are popular summer flowering plants, while Bougainvillea is a much-loved climber that grows well in dry and hot conditions. Bougainvillea is known for its brightly-colored bracts and can be challenging to prune.