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841. Drug-related deaths surge in Vienna

A new UN report said the number of people suffering from drug use disorders had skyrocketed in the last 10 years....

842. Hollywood mogul testifies in Netanyahu corruption trial

Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan began his testimony in the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, in a court session that was broadcast live from an English seaside town direct to Jerusalem....

843. Wagner mutiny exposes the fragile balance in Putin's regime

The Wagner mutiny, which lasted less than 24 hours, was the result of a toxic mix of jealousy, rivalry, and ambition that had been brewing for months....

844. Party rape suspect acquitted after prosecutor blunder

A young man was acquitted of rape charges last week after a Limassol court raised doubt over lack of consent by the female accuser, who woke up dizzy and naked on the bed of a rental property after a fraternity party...

845. Experts to take charge of high-profile corruption cases

The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....

846. European journalists accuse EU leaders of invalidating media freedom

Draft legislation published by EU leaders that would allow national security agencies to spy on journalists has been condemned by media and civil society groups as dangerous and described by a leading MEP as “incomprehensible”....

847. Hunter Biden to plead guilty to three federal charges

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon and has reached an agreement with the Justice Department, according to a letter filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware....

848. From animal pens to vacation retreats: The illegal conversion of Akamas shelters

Several months prior to the scheduled implementation of the Akamas plan, stone buildings are emerging in the heart of the forest, completely unrelated to livestock housing, which abounds in the surrounding area. ...

849. Japan raises age of consent to 16 in Landmark reforms to sex crime legislation

Japan has raised the age of consent from 13, among the world’s lowest, to 16 years old as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation. ...

850. Seven arrested in residence permit scandal

851. US hails Cyprus for its efforts in combating human trafficking

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has been recognized for its serious and sustained efforts in combating human trafficking, according to the annual report released by the U.S. State Department. ...

852. Biden outraged over reporter's question on Ukrainian bribery case

US President Joe Biden expressed his outrage when confronted with a reporter's question regarding a potential bribery case involving a Ukrainian businessman, an issue passionately pursued by Republicans in anticipation of the November 2024 presidential election....

853. Head of betting authority investigated

The head of the National Betting Authority, Ioanna Fiakkou, is currently facing a criminal investigation for allegedly refusing to provide evidence in a probe conducted by a former member of the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee, Harris Savvides, regarding football match-fixing. ...

854. Mexican Mayor forced into protective custody

The mayor of the violent border city Tijuana in northern Mexico, Montserrat Caballero, has moved into military barracks for her safety after she received threats, the president said on Tuesday....

855. California: Dismantling women's rights in the name of progressivism

Are there still women in California? They seem to have ceased to exist – at least as far as the state’s laws are concerned....

856. Miami protests against Trump about the 37 felony counts

Donald Trump is set to make his first court appearance Tuesday in a historic criminal case charging the former president with hoarding top secret government documents, boastfully displaying them to visitors, and trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back....

857. Burisma owner may have Bidens on tape

Shocking revelations in Washington suggest the owner of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company registered in Cyprus, said he had secretly recorded phone conservations with Joe Biden as 'insurance policy' while accusations continue to build up against the FBI for redacting crucial information from a document alleging bribery and corruption...

858. $280B lost in fraud and mismanagement of US Covid relief aid

A recent investigation conducted by the Associated Press has exposed a rampant wave of fraud and mismanagement in the distribution of federal COVID-19 relief aid in the United States....

859. 17% of Cypriots admit to purchasing fake goods

According to a report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Cypriots have admitted to accessing content illegally, particularly for watching sports. ...

860. Trump indicted on 37 federal counts

Former President Trump was indicted on 37 federal counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements, according to an unsealed copy of the indictment obtained by Fox News....

861. Massive cash haul uncovered at Paphos airport

In a joint operation between the Customs Department and the YKAN (Financial Intelligence Unit), a startling discovery was made at Paphos Airport on Thursday night, 8th June 2023....

862. Al Jazeera case to be refiled as court reshuffling halts proceedings

Next week, the criminal case related to the Al Jazeera media network's reporting and events surrounding the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen will be refiled based on the findings of the Nicolatos Committee, as reported by CNA....

863. The shocking face of violence

In Cyprus, we have witnessed the rapid dissemination, facilitated by the prevalence of audiovisual content on social media platforms, of two videos that expose the brutal and shocking nature of violence. ...

864. Neither crime nor accident ruled out in Russian fire in Cyprus

Cypriot media reported this week that a fire at the Russian Cultural Center in Nicosia was not the result of a criminal act, but police headquarters on Thursday clarified that while no evidence of arson had been found in their investigation, neither crime nor accident have been ruled out by the department...

865. Jurisdiction war persists in fake cocaine case

Cyprus Police have issued arrest warrants for two drug trafficking suspects after they failed to appear in court, but things are far from clear as SBA authorities on the island claim jurisdiction over the case in what has become an unprecedented legal clash...

866. Surge in fraudulent accommodation scams targets holidaymakers

The director of the Electronic Crime Sub-Directorate, Andreas Anastasiades, has issued a warning about a surge in fraudulent activities where criminals are posing as tenants or owners of houses, apartments, and hotels....

867. FinMin underlines the importance of disciplined policy

The contact circle with the banks has not been completed, and there will be a new one to adopt measures that will provide relief to borrowers regarding the increased interest rates....

868. Racial undertones uncertain in Ayia Napa brutal assault

A Turkish Cypriot woman, who was brutally assaulted over the weekend during an escalated altercation with Greek Cypriot men in Ayia Napa, says she is shocked but hopes there will be no worsening of relations between the two communities over the incident...

869. Tragedy strikes in Protaras: Diver found dead in golden coast area

Around 13:20 on Thursday (01/06), the message control center of the Famagusta Police Directorate received information about a deceased diver in the Golden Coast marine area in Protaras....

870. Former Kition Bishop handed suspended sentence for assault on a minor

The former Bishop of Kition was today handed a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of indecent assault on a woman 41 years ago when she was just 16 years and 8 months old....