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1. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-000-child-sexual-abuse-cases-reported-since-2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

2. Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-elpis-emergency-app-to-combat-domestic-violence

The Cyprus government has officially launched “ELPIS,” a mobile app designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence, amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across the island....

3. Prosecutors’ arrogance fuels public outrage in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prosecutors-arrogance-fuels-public-outrage-in-cyprus

Something deeper, and far more troubling, than whether Savvas Angelides would resign or not was revealed in the press conference he held last Tuesday as Deputy Attorney General....

4. Greece sees first trans woman lead political party

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-sees-first-trans-woman-lead-political-party

Electra Rome Dochtshi has made history as the first transgender woman to lead a legally recognized political party in Greece. ...

5. More than 100 Syrian asylum applications rejected, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-100-syrian-asylum-applications-rejected-officials-say

More than 100 asylum applications from Syrian nationals have been rejected in recent weeks after failing to meet criteria set by international and European law....

6. Cyprus taps U.S. and EU defense funds to strengthen military

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-taps-u-s-and-eu-defense-funds-to-strengthen-military

Cyprus is taking steps to strengthen its military capabilities with help from both the European Union and the United States, government officials announced on Wednesday, marking another sign of deepening strategic ties between Nicosia and Washington....

7. From ''Together we make history'' to pyromaniacs and red lights: A week in Cypriot politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-together-we-make-history-to-pyromaniacs-and-red-lights-a-week-in-cypriot-politics

Our young Nikos found himself in America, where he wrapped up his speech with the grand finale: ''Together we make history.''...

8. Cyprus: Where bridges get inaugurated while justice gets delayed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-where-bridges-get-inaugurated-while-justice-gets-delayed

I confess: I now find it hard to spot a parked patrol car without instinctively trying to see what the officers inside are actually doing....

9. Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-first-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-settlements

Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....

10. Trump demands Netanyahu's corruption trial be dropped, calls it a 'witch hunt'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-demands-netanyahu-s-corruption-trial-be-dropped-calls-it-a-witch-hunt

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the “immediate” cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, slamming the case as a “witch hunt” against a man he described as a national hero....

11. Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-offers-support-as-wildfire-rages-in-chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

12. Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/odysseas-michaelides-alleges-political-persecution-over-claims-against-president

Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....

13. Government officials go green with new fleet of 31 electric cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-officials-go-green-with-new-fleet-of-31-electric-cars

State officials in Cyprus will soon be driving electric, as 31 EVs are being added to the government fleet....

14. Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-slams-turkey-over-cyprus-occupation-while-erdogan-calls-netanyahu-hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

15. Trapped property owners finally see the light at the end of the tunnel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trapped-property-owners-finally-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel

A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....

16. Paphos Mayor accuses police of breach and political cover-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-accuses-police-of-breach-and-political-cover-up

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has launched a scathing attack on the chief of police, accusing him of breaking a promise, compromising his safety, and politicizing law enforcement, all while raising the alarm on alleged money laundering in Cyprus by Latin American drug cartels....

17. So now the mafia’s after delivery drivers? Seriously?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/so-now-the-mafia-s-after-delivery-drivers-seriously

Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....

18. ''Enough is enough'': Protest outside presidential palace slams Cyprus stance on Gaza (Pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/enough-is-enough-protest-outside-presidential-palace-slams-cyprus-stance-on-gaza

Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....

19. Protest outside Presidential Palace against President’s visit to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-president-s-visit-to-israel

A protest outside the Presidential Palace on Friday afternoon called for President Nikos Christodoulides to cancel his planned trip to Israel, citing international legal concerns and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ...

20. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-arrested-in-nicosia-after-inspections-lead-to-arrests-for-immigration-labor-violations-video

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

21. Fire season begins with high risk due to drought, officials warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-season-begins-with-high-risk-due-to-drought-officials-warn

The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....

22. Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-served-with-a-side-of-flaouna-karousos-vs-koumis-chartsiotis-dishes-blame-and-electra-fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

23. Lawyer files complaint over alleged police abuse of minor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-files-complaint-over-alleged-police-abuse-of-minor

A Larnaca-based attorney has filed a complaint over what he described as the “unlawful arrest and inhumane treatment” of a minor by members of the Larnaca Police Department....

24. Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court following Netanyahu visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-withdraws-from-international-criminal-court-following-netanyahu-visit

Hungary has announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in its foreign policy. ...

25. Burning bright: Agreement reached on Easter bonfire bill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burning-bright-agreement-reached-on-easter-bonfire-bill

The draft bill regulating the tradition of the Easter Bonfire, along with discussions on addressing current issues, was discussed in a meeting held on Friday at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order....

26. Cyprus accused of migrant pushbacks amid deadly shipwreck

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-accused-of-migrant-pushbacks-amid-deadly-shipwreck

A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....

27. Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-erupt-over-new-headscarf-policy-in-turkish-cypriot-schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

28. Seven dead, search ongoing for missing migrants off Cavo Greko

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-dead-search-ongoing-for-missing-migrants-off-cavo-greko

A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....

29. Cracking down on animal cruelty, tougher penalties on the horizon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-animal-cruelty-tougher-penalties-on-the-horizon

In a hopeful step toward stronger animal protection, Cyprus' Attorney General has urged the Minister of Justice to toughen penalties for animal abuse, making the law a true deterrent for offenders....

30. Multiple power outages at Nicosia-Kyrenia District Court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multiple-power-outages-at-nicosia-kyrenia-district-court

The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....

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