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1. Appeals court increases prison sentence in child sexual abuse case

A Cyprus appeals court has increased the prison sentence of a man convicted of sexually abusing his underage daughter, ruling that the punishment originally imposed by a lower court was too lenient....

2. Sexual violence reports rise across Europe, including Cyprus

Reports of rape and sexual violence continued to rise across the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures, as European lawmakers push for a clearer consent-based definition of rape across the bloc....

3. 43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

A serious criminal investigation is underway following disturbing allegations made by a 43-year-old woman, who claims she was abducted, physically assaulted, and sexually abused over the weekend of April 4-5. ...

4. Over 500 school violence incidents recorded in Cyprus during 2024-2025

A nationwide report on school safety has revealed that 510 incidents of violence were documented across Cyprus during the 2024–2025 academic year....

5. Cyprus delivers first conviction in AI child abuse case

A court in Limassol has issued what is believed to be the first conviction in Cyprus involving crimes carried out with the use of artificial intelligence, specifically in connection with material depicting the sexual abuse of minors....

6. Phedonos faces allegations of rape and sexual abuse

The suspended mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, is expected to face a formal indictment in the coming days in connection with a rape investigation that has been examined by authorities. ...

7. Court of Appeal upholds father’s conviction, increases sentence in daughter rape case

A father convicted of raping his underage daughter has failed in his attempt to overturn the verdict, after the Cyprus Court of Appeal rejected his appeal and increased parts of his sentence....

8. Cyprus police help FBI in online child exploitation case involving local teen

A U.S. man who groomed and coerced a 15-year-old girl living in Cyprus into sending sexually explicit images has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, authorities said Thursday....

9. The month of scandals that shook Cyprus

It started with an assault allegation. It ended with resignations, suspended mayors, police probes, leaked videos, and a political system scrambling to contain the damage....

10. Testimony sparks major developments in case involving Paphos mayor

A lengthy statement given by the woman described as the alleged victim appears to have marked a turning point in a highly serious case that has been unfolding in public view over recent days....

11. No mercy on appeal for convicted child abuser

Cyprus' Supreme Court has firmly rejected the appeal of a man convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses against a minor, sending a clear message that the prison sentences imposed were not only tough but fully deserved....

12. Cyprus has a rage problem, and it’s pointed at the wrong things

Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....

13. Parents plead guilty in Larnaca child abuse case involving five minors

A deeply disturbing case involving the prolonged abuse of five children in the Larnaca district has entered a critical phase, with both parents formally acknowledging their guilt before the Criminal Court....

14. Women make up 76% of domestic violence victims in Cyprus, statistics reveal

Recent statistics show that 76% of domestic violence victims in Cyprus are women. In 2022, police received 2,614 reports from female victims, alongside 57 reported cases of rape....

15. Court of Appeal extends prison sentence in 20-year-old child sexual abuse case

Attorney General’s appeal leads to increased sentence, emphasizing strict penalties for crimes against minors....

16. 438 children in Cyprus reported as victims of sexual abuse in 2024

In 2024, 438 children in Cyprus were referred to the Children’s House as victims of sexual abuse, according to data released by Hope for Children on the International Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse....

17. Man sentenced to 11 years for child sexual abuse

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Famagusta Criminal Court after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child between 2019 and 2022 in the Famagusta district....

18. Domestic worker detained for alleged sexual abuse of child

Police have detained a 24-year-old domestic worker in connection with a sexual abuse case involving a minor, authorities said Monday....

19. Cyprus faces alarming surge in online child abuse content

Police in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a growing number of cases involving child sexual abuse material, with 100 incidents already reported in the first half of 2025 alone. The figure adds to previous years’ troubling numbers: 208 cases in 2024, 203 in 2023, and more than 200 annually since 2021....

20. Man arrested in Cyprus after Europol child pornography tip

Cyprus Police say they are stepping up their fight against online child abuse after arresting a 30-year-old man in a case that began with a Europol tip....

21. Education ministry official faces sexual harassment charges

A senior Education Ministry official is expected to be charged in connection with two separate sexual harassment complaints, one of which involves a girl who was a minor at the time of the alleged abuse....

22. Famagusta man found guilty on multiple child sexual abuse charges

The Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta on Thursday, September 4, unanimously found a man guilty on 29 counts of child sexual abuse, along with charges of producing and possessing child pornography and causing psychological harm to the victim....

23. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

24. Alarming gaps leave children vulnerable to abuse in sports

Recent reports have once again brought to light cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of children in sports, along with a lack of coordination among the responsible authorities....

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

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

26. 4 years in prison for 23-year-old for sexual abuse of a minor

The Paphos Criminal Court today sentenced a 23-year-old man to four years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor, according to a statement from the Paphos District Court Registry....

27. Cyprus' social welfare services under fire amid rising failures and tragic cases

Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services (SWS) are facing deep-rooted problems that have been simmering for years, and these issues are now putting vulnerable people at serious risk....

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

29. 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....

30. 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....