Search

1861. Attica governor summoned by prosecutor over deadly 2017 west Attica flood

Attica Regional Governor Rena Dourou and another nine officials have been summoned by a prosecutor as suspects in the deaths of 23 people and in the widespread destruction caused by a flash flood in the west Attica town of Mandra last November....

1862. Egyptian fishermen saga ends

The saga of the five Egyptian fishermen, who were arrested last week in the north over 'illegal fishing activities' appears to have come to an end with a Turkish Cypriot judge fining them €500...

1863. Nigerian in Paphos behind Spanish prisoner scam

The 35-year-old suspect in Paphos’ Spanish prisoner scam has been identified as a Nigerian national, who was arrested Thursday along with his 25-year-old girlfriend for swindling €117,000 out of a retired teacher...

1864. Court orders dentists remain in custody

A Nicosia District Court judge ordered two dentists, husband and wife, to remain in police custody for eight more days as police continue to investigate fraud allegations and dentist registration violations...

1865. Larnaca man arrested for stashing cannabis

A 24-year-old male has been arrested in Larnaca following the discovery of over 26 kilos of dry cannabis in his residence...

1866. New details emerge in Larnaca abduction

Larnaca investigators have learned that the suspect in Tuesday’s kidnapping had carefully laid out an elaborate plan to divert attention from police moments before snatching the two school boys...

1867. Limassol port yields €67 million

1868. Larnaca abductor says he did it for money

Crime investigators are revisiting the ransom scenario in the Larnaca abduction of two school boys, with the suspect claiming he did it for money despite lack of evidence pointing in that direction...

1869. Cops take two sisters off Nicosia streets

Two sisters from Romania have been identified as sex trafficking victims in Nicosia, after they were caught by police having sex in a public places in the eastern part of the city on Friday evening...

1870. Bank of Cyprus plans voluntary layoffs in 2019

1871. No bail for detained fishermen in the north

The saga of the five Egyptian fishermen arrested last week by Turkish Cypriot authorities in the north over 'illegal fishing activities' will continue as they remain in custody for three more days...

1872. From reality TV to the UN, Trump to wield Security Council gavel

1873. Fishermen back in court in the north

Five fishermen, who were arrested off the coast of Kyrenia by Turkish Cypriot authorities over the weekend, are set to appear in court Monday morning to face charges of illegal entry and illegal fishing...

1874. Airbnb complies with EU demands

Airbnb online platform has complied with EU demands aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices, following pressure and hefty fines handed down to a number of companies...

1875. Police probe execution-style shooting in northern Athens suburb

A 33-year-old woman who was found dead in her car in the affluent northern Athens suburb of Kifissia on Wednesday was shot with an assault rifle and had a lengthy criminal record, including drug and theft charges....

1876. Dentist couple arrested on fraud charges

Two dentists, husband and wife, were remanded for eight days on Wednesday facing a number of charges involving allegations of using fraudulent diplomas and violating dentist registration laws...

1877. Coral Bay suspect pleads not guilty

A local man accused of killing 39-year-old Briton Charlie Birch in a Coral Bay hit and run last June has pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder charges...

1878. Sex trafficking suspects released until further notice

All five suspects in a recent sex trafficking case have been released from custody until further notice, as police investigators are pouring over bank accounts and telecommunications data to build the case...

1879. British MP pushes for justice in George Low murder

British MP Gareth Johnson is scheduled to arrive on the island on Wednesday, where he hopes to push local authorities to being justice in the murder of George Low back in 2016...

1880. Woman duped in 'Spanish prisoner' scam

Police arrested a 60-year-old Nicosia man Sunday evening on fraud charges in connection with an advance-fee scam, following a complaint filed by a 63-year-old teacher who says she was duped into wiring a total of €117,000...

1881. Shots fired as cops arrest car tire thief

A 21-year-old man was arrested Friday morning and another suspect got away during a car chase, when police stumbled upon tire thieves...

1882. Third suspect arrested for attempted murder

The Paphos District Court has remanded two suspects for six days in connection with an attempted murder against a British tourist...

1883. Limassol madam arrested for pimping out girls

A Limassol pub owner has been remanded for four days by Limassol Distrcit Court following her arrest Thursday on pandering charges when police raided on a suspected illegal prostitution ring...

1884. AG disagrees with former banker’s acquittal

Attorney General Costas Clerides disapproves of the acquittal of former banker Andreas Eliades, saying cases involving the collapse of the credit and financial system are “difficult and complicated...

1885. Suspects remanded in sex trafficking case

The five suspects detained Tuesday on sex trafficking charges, including three cops, have been remanded in custody while police did not rule out additional arrests pending the investigation...

1886. Illegal bird trapping season begins with an arrest

Officials and activists team up once again to combat illegal bird trapping in Cyprus, with a recent arrest of a male suspect sending a message against complacency...

1887. Man arrested for cutting down trees in revenge

A 56-year-old man was arrested in Paphos following an act of revenge, where he cut down trees because he disapproved of a land transfer...

1888. Cops baffled by Paralimni mystery goon

Police are investigating whether a bomb attack in Paralimni may be linked to arson on a nearby beach, where public sun beds and umbrellas were set on fire...

1889. UK charges two Russians for attempted murder of Skripals with nerve agent

1890. Asylum seeker behind bars for multiple offences

An asylum seeker is facing multiple charges following his arrest, when he pulled a knife during an argument at Kofinou Reception Center...