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1. 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. ...

2. Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....

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. Wait...what?

Well, here’s something you don’t hear every day, Donald Trump being compared to Constantine the Great. Yes, that Constantine. The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity, founded Constantinople, and basically shaped the course of Western civilization....

7. Mysterious death in Omonia: A 'Fifty Shades' game gone wrong?

A chilling scene straight out of a thriller unfolded on Thursday afternoon when a young American man was found dead in an apartment on Kolokynthous Street, Omonia,...

8. Investigation deepens into Moldovan woman's death

Humanitarian organizations are urging an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of 24-year-old Anastasia Melega, a Moldovan woman whose body was discovered in a nightclub bathroom in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus....

9. 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). ...

10. Cypriot women speak out on 1974 atrocities ahead of European Parliament visit

Cypriot MEP announced that the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will visit Cyprus in May to give a platform to women who suffered during the 1974 Turkish invasion....

11. British couple stranded in north Cyprus with twins finally departs

A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....

12. Death of Moldovan woman highlights human trafficking crisis in occupied North

A chilling tragedy unfolded in the occupied northern part of Cyprus as Anastasia Melega, a young woman from Moldova, was found dead late Monday evening at the ''Prinses'' nightclub-cabaret in occupied Gerolakkos, where she had worked. ...

13. ECHR ruling exposes Cypriot justice failures in gang rape case

A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has exposed serious flaws in the Cypriot justice system regarding a British teenager’s gang rape allegation....

14. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

15. Chemical castration proposed for child rapists in new law

A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....

16. Trump signs order banning transgender women from women's sports

In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...

17. 36.1% of Cypriot women affected by gender violence

A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....

18. ECHR overturns French ruling blaming woman for divorce due to lack of sex

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has sided with a French woman who was blamed by French courts for the breakdown of her marriage because she did not engage in sexual relations with her husband....

19. UK Cypriot man jailed for life

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

20. 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. ...

21. New scandal rocks Church of Cyprus

The Church of Cyprus is facing a fresh wave of scandal, this time involving two clerics accused of unethical behavior. The new allegations have recently come to light,...

22. Antidepressants exposed: Myths, controversies, and the truth behind the pills

Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....

23. 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....

24. In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....

25. Meta slammed with €250 million fine for Facebook data breach

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....

26. Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years for crimes of sexual violence

In a landmark ruling, a French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot, 72, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and participating in prolonged sexual violence against his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot....

27. 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....

28. The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....

29. New 'trend' of deep fake nude photos

Organizations and internet safety experts are raising alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women....

30. Biden grants clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardons 39

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, marking one of the largest single-day uses of presidential clemency in modern history....