A 74-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of causing a fire in Farmakas that burned 15 hectares of trees and dry brush, requiring the intervention of four helicopters, a plane, and 21 fire trucks to extinguish.
Bishop Isaias of Tamassos has indefinitely extended the suspension of Abbot Nectarios and Monk Porphyrios of the Saint Habakkuk monastery due to an ongoing case involving alleged financial improprieties and misconduct. The monks are barred from performing any liturgical acts until a final decision is reached by the Church authorities.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing from cars in two separate instances. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen, which was later found with the items inside stolen. Two suspects, aged 31 and 28, were arrested. In Larnaca, €840 was stolen from an unlocked car, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old minor.
Three people arrested on suspicion of committing dozens of burglaries in Paphos will appear in criminal court on June 25. The burglaries occurred over three and a half years, resulting in the theft of goods worth a total of €865,000.
The clash between the Attorney General’s Office and the Independent Authority Against Corruption has created a sense of cover-up in society. The Anti-Corruption Authority requested the Attorney General’s Office to conduct a criminal inquiry and possible prosecution against a police officer who refused to cooperate in an investigation involving the Deputy Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Office declined to comply, leading to a clash of interpretations of the law and reinforcing the sense of collusion in society. This affects the quality of the rule of law and society as a whole, as citizens expect integrity and probity from those in key public positions. The Anti-Corruption Authority’s efforts may be hindered if witnesses continue to invoke their right to silence.
Fact: Buyers should be cautious when purchasing an immovable property, especially an apartment without an individual title, as it may lead to future legal disputes and risks.
Tunisian police arrested lawyer Sonia Dahmani, known for criticizing President Kais Saied, along with two journalists.
An 82-year-old man from Paphos was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after firing a shot inside a building in a village in the Paphos district, injuring four people. The injured individuals were taken to Paphos general hospital for treatment. The shooter is expected to appear in court, and the police investigation is ongoing.
Three people from Paphos were arrested on suspicion of carrying out 20 burglaries. A total of €865,000 worth of goods had been stolen over the course of three and a half years.
