The discovery of an improvised explosive device in a car during a routine check in Larnaca has shaken the community. The police acted swiftly to secure the area, neutralize the device, and launch investigations to uncover motives and identify the perpetrator, urging residents to stay vigilant in the face of potential threats.
In Paphos, three suspects have been arrested in connection to a series of 13 church thefts over 22 days, including a 16yearold. The police are investigating to recover stolen money and religious artifacts, while the community is focused on improving security at these sacred sites.
An explosion in Engomi left two individuals hospitalized and caused extensive damage to a threestory building. The fire brigade suspects a sudden loss of gas supply as the likely cause, prompting a thorough investigation to determine the exact reasons behind the event.
Cyprus is ensuring a fair investigation against former President Anastasiades by appointing a conflictfree team, including three impartial Cypriot lawyers and international legal expert Gabrielle McIntyre. This team will scrutinize corruption allegations, maintaining transparency and upholding due process throughout the investigation.
Anastasiades is ready to take on corruption allegations in Cyprus detailed in the book “Mafia State,” appointing Gabrielle Louise McIntyre to ensure a thorough inquiry. Through McIntyre’s expertise in international legal proceedings, the anticorruption authority will delve into the claims, dismantling what Anastasiades calls ‘slanderous lies’ one by one.
In a significant drug bust in Paphos, a 29yearold man was arrested, marking the second individual apprehended in connection with a largescale narcotics operation. Police discovered 1.114 kilograms of cannabis thrown on a rooftop during a chase, along with 12 kilograms of cannabis, one kilogram of cocaine, and €75,000 in cash at the suspect’s residence, highlighting the challenge of drug trafficking in local communities.
The University of Cyprus (UCy) is facing allegations of bribery, with claims that developers may have delayed oncampus student housing to benefit private landlords. The rector denies the claims, but the controversy highlights the university’s struggle to provide affordable student accommodations amid rising rental prices.
In the Limassol assault case, five suspects have been arrested, including individuals aged 25, 24, 22, 18, and 17, in connection with the violent assault on a 26yearold man. The search for additional suspects is ongoing, and the public’s assistance is crucial in providing tips to the Limassol CID or the Citizen’s Line.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the serious assault of a 26yearold man in Limassol, Cyprus. The police are actively seeking additional suspects and call for public assistance to identify those involved.
On Christmas Day, a car accident occurred on the Stroumbi – Tsadas road, resulting in the death of 57yearold Kyriacos Economides. He was critically injured and later passed away at Nicosia general hospital. The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities, and the community is mourning the loss while advocating for increased road safety measures.
