https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-father-found-guilty-of-child-abuse-sentencing-expected
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, the Limassol Assize Court has delivered a guilty verdict against a 52-year-old father who was charged with sexually abusing his own daughter for a period spanning five to ten years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archbishop-backs-controversial-sex-education
Archbishop George has expressed a positive stance on sex education in schools. In a meeting held last week, Minister of Education Athena Michaelidou, Inspector of Secondary Education Home Economics Christiana Filippou Haridimou, and a representative of Secondary Education briefed His Beatitude on the content and details of the course....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-day-extension-for-israelis-accused-of-gang-rape-in-ayia-napa
Five Israelis were brought to court in connection with a reported gang rape case involving a 20-year-old tourist in Ayia Napa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-kiss-that-ended-a-soccer-career
Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, resigned on Sunday under mounting pressure, culminating in a three-week controversy surrounding his kiss of a player on the lips during Spain's historic Women's World Cup victory....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/14-year-old-accuses-foster-father-of-abuse
In a heart-wrenching tale of trust turned to torment, a 14-year-old girl placed in foster care has accused her foster father of abuse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-prospects-in-cyprus-under-threat-after-attacks-on-arab-tourists
Two months ago, a group from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, led by the Deputy Minister, visited the United Arab Emirates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/west-nile-virus-makes-2023-debut-in-cyprus
The Ministry of Health and the Public Health Services have been informed about the existence of the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Cyprus for 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-woman-alleges-gang-rape-by-israeli-men-in-ayia-napa
A leaked report obtained by the Daily Mail reveals that a British woman has alleged being gang-raped by five Israeli men during her holiday in Cyprus. The 20-year-old victim, whose identity remains confidential due to legal considerations, reported the incident in the party resort of Ayia Napa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-arrested-in-ayia-napa-tourist-rape-probe
The police are still looking into the case of a 20-year-old tourist who reported a gang rape in Ayia Napa....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/24-year-old-woman-escapes-kidnapping-attempt-in-paphos
On Monday, the Paphos Police arrested someone for allegedly sexually assaulting a 24-year-old woman in Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/20-year-old-tourist-reports-sexual-assault-in-ayia-napa
A reported rape case involving a tourist in Ayia Napa is under investigation by the Famagusta District Court following a complaint....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-justice-minister-sparks-controversy-with-remarks-on-topless-journalists
"I noticed that none of the female journalists who interviewed me were topless. Wasn't it hot enough?", said French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti following a press conference covering a woman convicted of sexual exhibition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-sexual-education-truly-safeguard-cyprus-youth
With a small yet significant change in our education system, the new school year is commencing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-soccer-president-stays-firm-after-lip-kissing-incident
Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reddit-s-aroma-awards-for-the-20-most-odorous-countries
In this article, we will take a look at the 20 countries with the worst body odor according to Reddit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-top-general-calls-lgbtq-community-not-normal
A general at the top of Italy’s armed forces bashed gay people in a recent publication. But LGBTQ+ activists and officers tell Euronews that, despite ongoing challenges, the situation is getting better for queer people in the army and the police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jordan-secret-police-accused-of-lgbtq-targeting
Jordanian secret police have been accused of intimidating gay people by “outing” them to their families and of forcing the closure of two LGBTQ+ organisations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kuwait-bans-barbie-lebanon-weighs-censorship-for-homosexuality
Kuwait has banned the film Barbie in a bid to protect "public ethics and social traditions," while a Lebanese minister has made moves to censor the film on grounds it "promotes homosexuality and sexual transformation"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversial-conference-sparks-fierce-debate-on-sex-ed-in-schools
A conference invitation circulating on social media for an upcoming event on sex education in schools has sparked reactions and criticisms. The conference, scheduled for Thursday, August 3, at the Melanos Centre in Chloraka, features titles like "We say NO to Holistic Compulsory Sex Education in Schools" and "We say NO to Laws that are contrary to the Bible and Orthodox Teaching."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-devastating-impact-of-revenge-pornography
Twelve women in Cyprus recently fell victim to revenge pornography, where a 40-year-old man from Larnaca posted explicit videos and photos of them on erotic websites. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-shocking-pornography-scandal
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Larnaca in connection with the publication of explicit videos and photos on pornographic websites, according to Christos Andreou, a police spokesman. The case is being described as very serious, with the suspect facing charges related to the dissemination of pornographic or sexual content....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kevin-spacey-declared-innocent-in-trial
The famous actor, who won an Oscar, has been declared not guilty of sexually assaulting four men.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-commitment-to-gender-equality
The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, attended tonight the opening ceremony of the 38th World Conference of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, organized by the Cyprus Girl Guides Association, which took place at the ancient theater of Kourion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-fans-embrace-barbie-for-feminism
In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pm-mitsotakis-to-advance-greek-turkish-relations
Determined to pursue a "progressive" policy in the field of international relations as well as on the domestic front through broader consensus, Kyriakos Mitsotakis approaches the beginning of his new term as Prime Minister, even without the opposition's willingness to cooperate due to partisan calculations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-icon-jane-birkin-dies-at-76-world-mourns-loss
The singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-groping-not-a-crime-if-done-in-less-than-10-seconds
A judge in Italy has ruled that groping is not a crime if it lasts less than 10 seconds....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-disturbing-surge-in-incidents-reported-to-helpline-1480
Incidents reported to Helpline 1480 during the second quarter of 2023 have seen a notable increase of 47.97% compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famous-soccer-coach-accused-of-raping-boys
Videos of the rapes of 10 unconscious boys were found on the cellphone of a Tennessee soccer coach after he left it behind at a restaurant, police said Sunday....
