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1. Parliament considers chemical castration for child sex offenders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-considers-chemical-castration-for-child-sex-offenders

Cyprus is set to debate a bill that could bring chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted child sex offenders, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

2. Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-traffic-offenders-with-new-photo-radar-e-toll-systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

3. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

4. Greek authorities warn of Turkish Mafia's espionage risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-warn-of-turkish-mafia-s-espionage-risk

A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....

5. Driving under the influence in Cyprus: 4 years in jail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driving-under-the-influence-in-cyprus-4-years-in-jail

Speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations in Cyprus, but the penalties have become significantly harsher following new legislation....

6. Ministry unveils bold plan to combat illegal waste dumping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-unveils-bold-plan-to-combat-illegal-waste-dumping

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, has announced a multifaceted strategy to combat the island's persistent issue of illegal waste dumping, unveiling the initiative under the banner #wastefreecyprus....

7. Ministry plans alternative education for juvenile delinquents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-plans-alternative-education-for-juvenile-delinquents

Concerns over youth delinquency have prompted Cyprus's Ministry of Education to develop a targeted plan for an alternative education program aimed at juvenile offenders....

8. Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-paint-stonehenge-taylor-swift-jet-not-present-at-airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

9. Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-extreme-heat-and-high-fire-risk-tomorrow

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....

10. Over 300M children subject to online sexual abuse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-300m-children-subject-to-online-sexual-abuse

More than 300 million children across the globe are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse each year, research suggests....

11. Traffic cams are keeping roads safe and holding offenders accountable

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-cams-are-keeping-roads-safe-and-holding-offenders-accountable

As many of us are aware, traffic cameras have been strategically placed around the island to deal with the serious problem of accidents on the roads....

12. European Parliament honors Navalny amidst food inflation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-honors-navalny-amidst-food-inflation

The European Parliament will commemorate the life of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, featuring an address by his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, in its plenary session this week in Strasbourg......

13. Cyprus sees an 18.2% rise in crime cases in 2022

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-an-18-2-rise-in-crime-cases-in-2022

The number of true crime cases reported to the Police rose by 18.2% in Cyprus in 2022, with the Crime Index expressed in 100,000 inhabitants rising to 584 from 501 in 2021 and 482 the year before. ...

14. Police target unpaid traffic tickets with photo radar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-target-unpaid-traffic-tickets-with-photo-radar

Ahead of the summer season, law enforcement plans to roll out a photo radar system targeting unclaimed traffic offences, where offenders or vehicle owners evade detection or refuse to collect notifications from post offices....

15. Cyprus proposes €700 fine for first-time illegal taxi services

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-proposes-€700-fine-for-first-time-illegal-taxi-services

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has tabled a bill aimed at tackling the issue of passenger transport by unlicensed taxi drivers, proposing fines of €700 for first-time offenders and €1500 thereafter....

16. Court increases prison sentence for fatal car accident to 3 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-increases-prison-sentence-for-fatal-car-accident-to-3-years

The Court of Appeals has ruled to impose a 3-year prison sentence, as opposed to the initial 22 months handed down by the lower court, to an individual found guilty......

17. Tragic collision leads to harsher punishment for negligent driver

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-collision-leads-to-harsher-punishment-for-negligent-driver

In a recent development, the Court of Appeals has revisited the sentencing in the tragic traffic death case involving 62-year-old Hungarian national Marta Tyorjanne....

18. Swearing parrots pose risk of vulgar clock chaos in wildlife park

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swearing-parrots-pose-risk-of-vulgar-clock-chaos-in-wildlife-park

In a daring move, Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is relocating its notorious swearing parrots to a larger flock of over 100 birds. The decision comes as three more feathery offenders join the original five African greys introduced to the park in 2020....

19. €500 for parking in a handicap zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€500-for-parking-in-a-handicap-zone

In response to a significant reduction in illegal parking in disabled areas following a prior extrajudicial fine increase, the Transport Committee is considering another proposal by MEP Andreas Apostolou to further raise the fine from €300 to €500....

20. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-ponder-responsibility-following-quadruple-fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

21. Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minors-still-held-in-adult-prisons-urgent-action-needed

In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....

22. Police intel goes solo against organized crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intel-goes-solo-against-organized-crime

In a significant move, the Police Intelligence Service in Cyprus gains independence, breaking ties with the YKAN to focus on a broader spectrum of organized crime, including hooligans. ...

23. Hunters fined for illegal weapons and bird call device in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-fined-for-illegal-weapons-and-bird-call-device-in-paphos

In a recent enforcement operation, three hunters faced fines from the Thera Fund on Sunday for the unlawful transportation of an assembled shotgun and the use of a device producing imitation bird calls....

24. Transport Department looking for solutions to unpaid fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-department-looking-for-solutions-to-unpaid-fines

In efforts to address unpaid fines stemming from the photo-identification system, the Department for Transport is exploring potential remedies....

25. Ministry of Education to combat school bullying

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

26. Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hails-success-of-€300-traffic-fines

The extensive network of traffic cameras across Cyprus has unearthed a concerning revelation....

27. Cyprus records 36 bounced cheques totaling €78,108 in August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-36-bounced-cheques-totaling-€78-108-in-august

A total of 36 bounced cheques, worth €78,108, were issued in August 2023, with 23 persons (7 legal entities and 16 natural persons) registered in the preliminary list of the Central Information Register for the Issuers of Dishonoured Cheques (CIR), maintained by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

28. Ministries launch joint crackdown on undeclared employment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-launch-joint-crackdown-on-undeclared-employment

The Ministries of Interior and Labour announced they will start doing checks on Monday in workplaces concerning undeclared employment of third-country nationals....

29. Gang rape horrors shake Italy: 7 men accused, victim's assault filmed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gang-rape-horrors-shake-italy-7-men-accused-victim-s-assault-filmed

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....

30. Abandoned hunting breeds dominate stray population in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abandoned-hunting-breeds-dominate-stray-population-in-cyprus

A significant proportion of stray dogs in Cyprus are hunting dogs, with approximately 85-90% of dogs ending up in shelters belonging to abandoned hunting breeds, reports the Cyprus Environmental Movement....

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