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Police net arrests in Limassol, Famagusta theft crackdown

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Police net arrests in Limassol, Famagusta theft crackdown

Police cracked down on thefts and vandalism in Limassol and Famagusta districts. In Limassol, a 34-year-old man was arrested for handling stolen goods after being found with items stolen from two vehicles. In Famagusta, two teenagers and a 25-year-old man were arrested for possession of burglary tools and linked to a series of thefts from vehicles in Ayia Napa. Another 17-year-old is awaiting a court hearing for theft from a parked car in the same area.

Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18

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Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18

The Conservative Party in Britain plans to introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if they win the national election on July 4.

Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?

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Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?

Fact: The use of smartphones has transformed the way people relate to the world and others, leading to a decline in face-to-face conversations and an increase in communication mediated through screens.

Five injured in traffic accident

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Five injured in traffic accident

Fact: The accident occurred when a 24-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into a parked car, hitting four 19-year-old males standing on the road. The driver later tested positive for drug use.

Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial

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Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial

Film director Roman Polanski was acquitted by a French court of defaming British actress Charlotte Lewis, who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager. Lewis alleged the abuse occurred in 1983 when she was 16, after traveling to Paris for a casting session. Polanski called her accusations a “heinous lie” in a 2019 interview, leading to the defamation lawsuit. Lewis disputed a quote attributed to her in a 1999 interview, and Polanski’s lawyer celebrated the verdict as a win for free speech. Despite the acquittal, Lewis expressed disappointment and stated she would appeal. Polanski has faced multiple sexual assault allegations, denying them all, and has struggled to secure distribution deals for his films in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

Teens remanded in Kiti arson case

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Teens remanded in Kiti arson case

Three teenagers, two 14-year-olds and one 16-year-old, were remanded by the Larnaca district court for one day to assist in police investigations related to a case in Kiti involving malicious damage, conspiracy to commit a crime, public disturbance, unlawful assembly, rioting, theft, and illegal possession of explosive material.

Police report no firecracker injuries during easter

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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.

Teenage knife brawl at Nicosia public park, cannabis found

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Teenage knife brawl at Nicosia public park, cannabis found

An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with assault, possession of a knife, and cannabis after a brawl in Latsia. The incident resulted in a 17-year-old being injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The police found knives and cannabis in the 18-year-old’s vehicle and are currently investigating the case.