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1621. Forensic evidence leads to arrests in forgotten weapons stash

A long and forgotten cache of weapons discovered seven years ago is back in the headlines, as two men have been arrested based on new forensic evidence...

1622. Two con artists wanted for pulling a fast one

Two male suspects are wanted by police for allegedly stealing money from unsuspecting currency exchange tellers by doing a magic trick...

1623. Confessed killer remanded in brutal Kioneli murder

A man in the north suspected in the gruesome murder of his former lady friend was remanded in custody for eight days, while two others accused of providing cover for him went free on bail...

1624. Criminal trial begins for Larnaca abductor

The criminal trial in the Larnaca abduction case began on Monday, with suspect Yiorgos “George” Nicolaou facing charges of kidnapping and drugging two school boys...

1625. DNA catches up with suspect 14 years later

A DNA test has led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man who is being accused of taking part in a robbery 14 years ago in Limassol...

1626. German nurse admits killing 100 patients

1627. Third female arrested in Nicosia brothel case

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a sex trafficking case, following the remand of two other women accused of being involved in running an illegal brothel in Nicosia...

1628. Tzionis withdraws guilty plea

The lawyer of 33-year-old Loizos Tzionis, the main suspect in the double Strovolos murder, told the criminal court his client plans to change his plea on at least some charges...

1629. Suspected loan-shark arrested in Limassol

The Limassol District Court has remanded a 70-year-old local moneylender for seven days on multiple charges including money extortion, blackmail, and illegal loan-sharking...

1630. Strovolos double murder trial on shaky ground

The trial of the four suspects in April’s shocking double murder in Nicosia is set to continue on Monday, with media reports hinting at a possible major upset in the case...

1631. How politicians are using immigration to scare voters

1632. NGO says trafficking victims lack support

Recent law enforcement operations against human and sex trafficking in Cyprus drew attention to a number of additional problems, including waning state support and landlords refusing to rent homes to trafficked women...

1633. Man “madly in love” loses appeal in pedophile conviction

A convicted pedophile lost his appeal case after telling the Supreme Court he was “madly in love” with a 10-year-old girl and he was simply acting out in a childish manner...

1634. Surveillance bill heads to the House

Two controversial phone tapping bills are heading to the House next month, giving law enforcement officials better tools to carry out covert surveillance but also providing more checks and balances...

1635. Russian detained in Larnaca on Moscow warrant

A Russian national was arrested in Cyprus for money fraud, based on a Russian warrant, upon landing at Larnaca International Airport on Monday...

1636. Erdogan says journalist murder planned in Saudi Arabia

1637. Two women accused of running a Nicosia brothel

Two Asian women have been remanded into custody in connection with a sex trafficking case including allegations of sex exploitation and pimping...

1638. CySEC: Financial crime has no place in Cyprus

1639. Bookie’s after work drink cost her 50 grand

A female bookie in Paphos had €50,000 in cash stolen from her vehicle, telling cops her car was burglarised while she went for a drink late after work...

1640. Knife-wielding Larnaca robber shows remorse

The man who attempted to rob a convenience store in Larnaca and was chased into school yard told the court he had a lot of gambling debts...

1641. Murder suspect wanted north arrested in Limassol

A man from Pakistan wanted for murder in the north has been arrested in Limassol, following information that he had crossed into the south...

1642. Turkey searches Saudi consulate again, as world condemns Saudi Arabia

1643. Man in north accused of raping daughter

A father in the north has been remanded in custody following allegations that he raped his teenage daughter on multiple occasions....

1644. Cyprus police bet on behavioural science

Cyprus police is betting on behavioural sciences in another effort to combat crime, drawing on experts and techniques reminiscent of CSI shows on television...

1645. Photos released of Paphos home invasion suspects

Police have released photos of four suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion in Paphos, where they tied up a 63-year-old woman and got away with cash and jewelry...

1646. Cyprus issue: not about virgin birth

I get the feeling that, after so many years of dialogue with the other side, we never actually had a conversation with ourselves...

1647. Another cop arrested in human trafficking case

Another cop has been arrested in connection with a human trafficking case, with a total of four police officers being suspended in connection with an illegal prostitution ring that made headlines last month...

1648. Suspects in Paphos jewelry theft head to court

The two main suspects in the jewelry theft case in Paphos are set to appear in court on Friday, with reports suggesting they were masters of their craft...

1649. Cyprus gears up for a major cyberattack and cybercrime

1650. Dentist couple fails to make bail

The two dentists, accused of practicing the profession illegally, are set to appear before a criminal court next month, while they remain in jail for failure to make bail...