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1. ''My lawyer’s statements do not represent me.'' Well isn't that just the essence of Cyprus?

A female inmate in the Central Prisons claims she was taken to a prison official’s apartment to provide sexual services in exchange for better treatment. Say what?...

2. 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....

3. Child abuse in occupied territories up 900% over 10 years

Child abuse in the occupied territories has skyrocketed over the past decade, rising 900%, while the number of children drawn into crime has climbed 170% over the last five years, a lawyer and children’s rights advocate said Thursday....

4. 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....

5. 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....

6. U.S. Congress summons Prince Andrew over Epstein ties

The U.S. Congress has formally summoned Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to answer questions about his relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. ...

7. 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....

8. 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....

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 64-year-old sentenced to 16 years for rape of a minor

A Paphos court on Wednesday sentenced a 64-year-old man to 16 years in prison on charges of raping and sexually abusing a minor....

14. 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....

15. Greece blocks U.S. extradition of American accused in child abuse network

A Greek court has turned down a U.S. request to extradite a 21-year-old American man accused of being part of a disturbing online group that allegedly targeted children for abuse and violent acts....

16. Pope Leo appoints new head of Vatican commission on clergy abuse

Pope Leo on Saturday appointed French Archbishop Thibault Verny as the new head of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, marking his first public move to address a crisis that has severely damaged the credibility of the Roman Catholic Church....

17. Man sentenced to eight years for child sexual abuse

The Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court on Monday sentenced a 46-year-old man to eight years in prison after finding him guilty on six counts of child sexual abuse....

18. 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....

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

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

20. ‘Sharp’ rise in bullying, abuse calls to child helpline

A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....

21. Virginia Giuffre, central figure in Prince Andrew and Epstein allegations, dies by suicide at 41

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced Friday....

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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. ...

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

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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). ...

29. 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....

30. 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....