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1. ‘Sharp’ rise in bullying, abuse calls to child helpline

A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....

2. Cyprus' social welfare services under fire amid rising failures and tragic cases

Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services (SWS) are facing deep-rooted problems that have been simmering for years, and these issues are now putting vulnerable people at serious risk....

3. Welfare Services had contact with Larnaca family but found no prior reports of abuse or exploitation

4. Building on farm of alleged child abuser destroyed in fire

The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....

5. Parents arrested in Larnaca for the alleged abuse of their five children

The police authorities are investigating a highly serious case of child abuse in the Larnaca district....

6. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

7. 41 femicide cases in Cyprus over 10 years

Violence against women remains a critical issue that demands immediate and collective action, according to the University of Limassol (UoL) and the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO). ...

8. Chaos erupts at Blinken's final press conference over Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference turned chaotic on Thursday when security forcibly removed two individuals who disrupted the event, accusing the U.S. government of complicity in the ongoing violence in Gaza. ...

9. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

10. Interdisciplinary Conference on Domestic Violence and Health Professionals Successfully Completed

The interdisciplinary conference co-organised by the Physiotherapy Program of the Health Sciences Department of University of Nicosia......

11. 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. ...

12. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....

13. Athens and Cyprus alarmed by Middle East unrest following assassinations

Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....

14. Domestic violence cases on the rise in Cyprus

Reports of domestic violence in Cyprus have seen a significant rise, with incidents reaching alarming numbers, Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis told a parliamentary committee on Monday....

15. 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....

16. 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.'' ...

17. 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....

18. Biden enacts sanctions against Israeli settlers in West Bank

The executive order issued by President Joe Biden on Thursday targets Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the West Bank....

19. Mitsotakis unveils stance on same-sex marriage

He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......

20. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

21. Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

22. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

23. 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....

24. No direct intervention in Israel conflict, says Iran's leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will continue supporting Hamas but will not intervene directly - Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader Iran’s supreme leader told the head of Hamas in a face-to-face meeting in Tehran that his country would not enter the war with Israel and accused the terror group of not giving any prior warning of the Oct 7 attacks....

25. UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

26. Alleged sexual harassment case involving teacher shakes Limassol high school

Authorities in Limassol are grappling with a concerning complaint involving the alleged sexual harassment of a female student by a teacher at a local high school....

27. Ministry of Education to combat school bullying

The Parliamentary Education Committee convened on Wednesday, September 27, to address the pressing issue of school bullying and juvenile delinquency....

28. 14-year-old accuses foster father of abuse

In a heart-wrenching tale of trust turned to torment, a 14-year-old girl placed in foster care has accused her foster father of abuse....

29. Identity of gunman in Florida racial attack revealed

A gunman who shot dead three black people in a "racially motivated" attack in Florida has been named....

30. The devastating impact of revenge pornography

Twelve women in Cyprus recently fell victim to revenge pornography, where a 40-year-old man from Larnaca posted explicit videos and photos of them on erotic websites. ...