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1. 42-year-old man arrested for child sexual abuse material

A new case of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material is under investigation by the police....

2. Angelina Jolie identifies with Maria Callas' loneliness

The acclaimed actress opens up about her personal struggles and the profound connection she felt while portraying the legendary opera diva....

3. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns amid criticism of abuse handling

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has announced his resignation following a critical report revealing shortcomings in the Church’s handling of abuse allegations involving the late John Smyth, a known child abuser....

4. Paphos: Court of Appeal increases sentences for child rape

The Court of Appeal has taken the step of increasing the sentences of a man convicted of raping a child in 2019 in Paphos. This follows a ruling that the sentences initially handed down were "manifestly inadequate."...

5. Parliament considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

6. Increase in missing minors from Cyprus juvenile homes raises alarms

Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....

7. 57-year-old Nicosia resident arrested in child pornography case

Authorities in Cyprus arrested a 57-year-old man from Nicosia on Monday, as part of an investigation into child pornography....

8. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

9. One in 10 young patients victims of abuse

One in 10 children aged up to 3 years who arrive at the outpatient clinics of the National Health System (ESY) hospitals with injuries are victims of abuse. ...

10. Wife sues lawyer Lytras over alleged violence

Authorities are seeking to arrest criminal lawyer Apostolos Lytras, 52, following a lawsuit filed by his wife, Sofia Polyzogopoulou, on Wednesday....

11. Over 300M children subject to online sexual abuse

More than 300 million children across the globe are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse each year, research suggests....

12. UK ranked worst in world for underage drinking

Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....

13. Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department. ...

14. Education Ministry warns of rise in child sexual abuse

The Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus has expressed worry about a rise in reports of children being sexually abused by family members and others in the community....

15. MFA: Audit uncovers misuse of public funds and abuse of power

A recent audit conducted by the Audit Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has revealed instances of misappropriation of public money and abuse of power spanning the years 2021 and 2022....

16. Children can now testify remotely, making them feel safe

In a significant development, children can now testify as e-witnesses in cases of sexual violence, a remarkable achievement facilitated by ''The Children's House'' in Nicosia. ...

17. Officer's ''patrol car, not a taxi'' remark preceded woman's tragic end

A police officer who conversed with 28-year-old Kyriaki over the phone before her tragic demise outside the Agii Anargyri Police Station has provided insights into his statement, ''the patrol car is not a taxi.'' ...

18. Hungarian government insider alleges corruption cover-up

Former Hungarian government insider turned oppositionist Peter Magyar released an audio recording on Tuesday, alleging top officials conspired to cover up corruption, adding a new layer to a scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political stronghold....

19. Pope defrocks Belgian bishop over sexual abuse allegations

Pope Francis took action against Roger Vangheluwe, the former Belgian bishop of Brugge, who admitted to sexually abusing his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment until now....

20. Canada turns down plea for apology to British abused kids

The Canadian government has turned down the latest plea for an apology to British children who endured abuse while in the country....

21. More and more British kids abducted to Occupied Cyprus

The past year has seen a worrying increase in parental abductions involving British children, with more than 500 minors taken from the UK....

22. Putin detains US ballerina for alleged $51 high treason

Vladimir Putin's Federal Security Service has detained Ksenia Karelina, a dual Russian-American ballerina, on suspicion of treason, officials reported Tuesday....

23. Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sexual abuse

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday (12/02) after the Larnaca Criminal Court found him guilty of child sexual abuse. ...

24. US strikes target Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria after troop attack

In response to an attack that claimed the lives of three American troops in Jordan last weekend, the United States has launched strikes on Iraq and Syria....

25. US senators grill social media CEOs over child safety concerns

In a heated session on Wednesday, U.S. senators confronted leaders of major social media companies, urging swift legislative action to address escalating threats of sexual predation targeting children on their platforms....

26. Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

27. What about the day after in Gaza? What about the days before?

A colleague of mine asked me the other day a very interesting question. Let's assume, he said, that Israel does manage to destroy Hamas somehow. What's the use? Will it not be revived otherwise in a few years time?...

28. Police investigate 494 cases of domestic violence in just 2 months

In just two months—September and October 2023—Cyprus Police investigated a staggering 494 cases of domestic violence, leading to the issuance of 93 arrest warrants. Nicosia reported 131 cases, Limassol 135, Larnaca 117, Paphos 37, Famagusta 68, and Morphou 6, highlighting a pervasive issue across the island....

29. Unveiling the silent suffering of elder abuse

Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October 2023, as revealed by its chairman, Mr. Dimos Antoniou, in a recent conversation with reporter, Oriana Papantoniou. ...

30. Audit service alleges illegal use and abuse of power in transporting president's children

After intense controversy surrounding the draft announcement on the allowances and benefits of the President, the Presidential Palace is once again under scrutiny by the Audit Service. ...