In a shocking turn of events, a family dispute in Peyia resulted in the tragic murder of Stelios Stylianou by his own brotherinlaw after a heated argument. The suspect, who confessed to the crime, has been charged with murder and the community is awaiting justice as the legal proceedings unfold.
Andria Kades, a journalist known for her investigative work in political reporting, is closely following the case of the confessed Ormidia murderer, Costas Sotiri. Sotiri, who voluntarily turned himself in after fatally shooting Charalambos Constantinides following a financial dispute, is currently being held for further investigation.
A police officer in Nicosia was nearly killed during a routine check when a suspect tried to run him over with a car, resulting in a chase and multiple collisions. The officer sustained injuries, while the suspect, a 40yearold man with a history of traffic violations, was arrested and remanded after a citywide manhunt.
A tragic incident in Tremithousa, Paphos, saw a 48yearold man accused of murdering his former spouse, Petya Krateva, allegedly stabbing and pushing her off a balcony. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death, leaving the community in shock and calling for awareness of domestic violence issues.
The tragic death of Demetris Andronikou, known as “Demetroui”, has sparked a legal escalation with eight suspects now facing attempted murder charges. An autopsy is underway to determine the cause of death and investigate Andronikou’s possible connections to organized crime, setting the stage for a complex and impactful legal case on the island of Cyprus.
Zehra Helin Reessur, a 17yearold girl from Famagusta, was brutally murdered by Sefer Bugra Altundag with an iron hammer. Her community mourns her tragic death and demands justice for the heinous act, sparking conversations about violence against women and femicide.
Police in Nicosia are actively pursuing suspects involved in an attempted murder case following a ruthless shooting on the road between Paleochori and Anthoupolis. The victim is in critical condition at the ICU, and authorities are analyzing forensic evidence and CCTV footage to identify the assailants, urging the public to share any information that could lead to their arrest.
Thanasis Nicolaou’s 2005 death remains shrouded in mystery, with questions of murder or suicide at the forefront. The upcoming verdict on May 10 will determine the fate of this longdebated case, finally providing closure to the unresolved question of what truly happened to Nicolaou nearly two decades ago.
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar urgently appeals to Greek Cypriot authorities for help in capturing the suspects of Ayca Alav’s horrific murder in northern Nicosia. Alav was found tied and gagged, and died from neck compression and asphyxia. The suspected killers are believed to have fled to the south, highlighting the need for crossborder cooperation in the pursuit of justice.
A 21yearold man was arrested in Paphos for attempted murder after attacking a 36yearold Syrian asylum seeker, causing lifethreatening injuries. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and support of asylum seekers in the area, with local police continuing to investigate the case.
