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361. Probe countdown begins for Cyprus Co-Op debacle

Attorney General Costas Clerides is moving forward with the launching of an investigation into possible offences at the Cyprus Cooperative Bank, in connection with bad loans worth €7.5 billion...

362. Couple in money fraud case suddenly off the hook

A married couple accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of euro from bank safe deposit boxes is off the hook after a state prosecutor failed to file charges against them properly....

363. Latvian suspect denies part in Leonides murder

A 36-year-old Latvian national pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with the murder of 47-year-old Ernest Leonides, who was clipped back in February at a Limassol restaurant...

364. Refusing Breathalyzer test lands man in jail

Paphos traffic police arrested a driver for refusing to comply with a secondary Breathalyzer test and attacking a police officer...

365. Lost case file against doctor points to cover up

An internal probe of a senior doctor at one of the state’s public hospitals has been on the back burner for over a year, with reports suggesting a cover up...

366. Man sentenced in child internet porn case

A 28-year-old man got up to three years suspended sentence after he was found guilty on child porn charges, with the court saying the content in his possession was ‘disgusting’...

367. Catholic archbishop convicted in Australia of concealing child sex abuse

An Australian archbishop was found guilty on Tuesday of concealing child sex abuse by a priest, which Australian media said it made him the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted on such a charge...

368. Strovolos double murder suspects to enter plea June 13

The arraignment of the four suspects in the Strovolos double murder was set for June 13 during Friday’s hearing, where one of the defence lawyers raised questions over the conduct of police investigators with his client...

369. New probe in woman’s death after state medics refused transport

The attorney general has ordered a probe into the Paphos ambulance incident last week, in connection with state medics who reportedly refused to transport a patient who later died of liver failure...

370. Bill Cosby once beloved 'America's Dad' convicted of sexual assault

Comedian Bill Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a onetime friend in 2004, marking the first such conviction of a celebrity since the #MeToo movement that has brought down rich and powerful men for their treatment of women...

371. Indian guru Asaram guilty of raping 16-year-old

The case highlights the Indian heartland’s fascination with spiritual gurus, who wield immense influence for their ability to mobilise millions of adherents...

372. ECHR rules against Cyprus

The European Court of Human Rights upheld a complaint against Cyprus with four votes in favour and three against, where a Polish inmate accused the state of inhumane treatment....

373. Sexual misdemeanours to become felonies

New draft legislation in the works would modify four types of sexual offences, by changing them from a misdemeanor to a felony and increasing considerably the sentencing lengths. ...

374. Attorney general uneasy over nepotism jibes

375. Extradition case of Cypriot hacker delayed

The extradition hearing of a 20-year-old man in Cyprus, accused of wire fraud and wanted by the FBI, was interrupted Thursday after his defence team accused the prosecutor of withholding evidence and presenting an reliable witness. His Cypriot trial is scheduled to go forward April 3....

376. Municipal police in the works

Ministers of Justice and the Interior are putting their heads together to draft legislation for accelerating the creation of a new Municipal Police. The new force will handle minor violations, such as illegal parking and smoking, thus relieving state police who have their hands full with serious offences such as speeding and drinking under the influence. ...

377. Sarkozy denies wrongdoing over Libya lies

At issue is a murky affair of Libyan spies, arms dealers and allegations that late Libyan leader Gaddafi provided Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign with millions...

378. State attorney faces disciplinary action

Attorney-General Costas Clerides gives the green light for disciplinary action against senior state attorney Eleni Loizidou, whose emails with Russian officials were hacked and made public, damaging the image of the Republic of Cyprus and raising multiple legal questions....

379. Ayia Napa is not the new Monte Carlo

In order to improve the image and quality of Ayia Napa, the real perpetrator has to be identified because a crime has been committed in the area and the culprit is our very own greedy, pretentious attitude....

380. Cop impersonator loses stripes

A former cop who was deemed to be deviant in the 1970's actually managed to impersonate a senior officer and represented Cyprus Police internationally...

381. Tougher penalties for bad drivers

The Minister also seeks to confiscate vehicles from those considered reckless or dangerous drivers...