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1. Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

A 22-month-old child was hospitalized with second-degree burns, head injuries, and signs of neglect, authorities said Tuesday....

2. Police arrest man in serious sexual abuse investigation involving minors

Police are investigating a serious case of sexual abuse involving minors....

3. Man fined 173,876 Turkish lira for forcing rooster to smoke and drink alcohol

A man was fined 173,876 Turkish lira (approximately 3,819 euros) after a video emerged showing him forcing a rooster to smoke a cigarette and drink raki, violating animal welfare laws....

4. Five prison officers remanded over discovery of confidential documents

The Nicosia District Court on Friday ordered the seven-day detention of five Central Prisons officers in connection with the unauthorized removal of confidential prison documents, following their discovery at the home of a fellow officer....

5. Confidential files found at prison guard's home spark arrests

A group of five individuals, including four prison guards and a police officer on probation, were arrested Thursday in connection with the discovery of classified documents at the home of a prison guard last month, police said....

6. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

7. Kidnapping attempts in France target families of crypto executives (video)

A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....

8. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

9. Officer re-arrested in bribery case tied to prison scandal

A Central Prisons Department officer was re-arrested Saturday in connection with an ongoing investigation into bribery, abuse of power, and related offenses, authorities said....

10. Prison or mini-market?

A prison cell in Nicosia turned into a makeshift shop, complete with croissants, cigarettes, coffee, and prepaid phone cards, has landed a chief warden, an inmate, and the inmate’s wife in serious legal trouble....

11. 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....

12. Global operation shuts down dark web child abuse network, arrests in Cyprus

In a major international crackdown, authorities have shut down a dark web website linked to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, involving 38 countries, including Cyprus. ...

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

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. Swedish man to testify against lawyer and officer who helped him escape

A 49-year-old Swedish man who managed to escape from a Larnaca clinic last December will now become a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of two individuals accused of helping him flee. ...

18. Thanasis' mother claims ex-coroner is key to cover-up

In a heart-wrenching update to the case of Thanasis Nikolaou, his mother, Adriana, made shocking allegations of a cover-up surrounding her son’s death, which she insists still remains unsolved. ...

19. Parliamentary Committee on Environment pushes for harsher penalties on animal abuse

The way a society treats its animals reflects its level of civilization, stated DISY MP Savia Orphanidou after a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment....

20. 61-year-old arrested for dog abuse in Peyia

Police have arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with a dog abuse case in Peyia....

21. Police officer to stand trial on corruption and fraud charges

A police officer arrested in January on corruption-related charges is now facing legal proceedings after a case was officially registered against him last Tuesday before the District Court....

22. Organs of abused child donated after tragic death

Early Tuesday morning, doctors at Pagni Hospital in Heraklion completed the organ retrieval procedure for little Angelos, the boy who was declared brain dead after suffering severe abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner....

23. Eddie the dog continues his recovery after Paphos abuse incident (video)

The investigation into the disturbing case of dog abuse in Paphos is still ongoing, following the discovery of Eddie, a dog found abandoned in a rubbish bin on January 16. ...

24. ''Police have never seen a child so badly abused...''

The atmosphere outside the Heraklion courthouse is tense as people gather to await the testimonies of the 26-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner for the abuse of little Angelos, who is fighting for his life in the ICU of Heraklion University General Hospital....

25. Police officer arrested on multiple charges of corruption

Investigations by the CID are ongoing...

26. Community demands action after fatal dog attack in Oroklini

A heartbreaking incident in Oroklini has ignited a wave of outrage and heated discussion among residents after a beloved cat, Mr. T, was killed by a dog that reportedly entered a private garden. ...

27. UK Cypriot man jailed for life

A UK Cypriot man who groomed and sexually abused a young girl has been sentenced to life imprisonment....

28. Sexual harassment allegations rock Cyprus sports

The Police are currently investigating a sexual harassment case involving a female soccer player after an official complaint was filed. ...

29. 42-year-old man arrested for child sexual abuse material

A new case of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material is under investigation by the police....

30. Police officer and lawyer arrested for suspect's escape

In a developing story surrounding the escape of a 49-year-old suspect from a private clinic in Larnaca, two individuals have been arrested in connection to the case. ...