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.
The trial of Sefer Bugra Altundag, accused of murdering Zehie Helin Reessur, a Turkish Cypriot girl, has been postponed again due to his lawyer’s request for more time to consult. This delay, which marks almost a year since the proceedings began, is causing mounting concerns over timely justice as the community and the grieving family anxiously await closure.
Four murder suspects accused in Thanasis Kalogeropoulos’s murder will remain in custody until their trial on January 23, 2024, as the Limassol Court extended their detention due to the risk of them fleeing before the trial. The prosecution presented evidence linking the suspects to the crime and argued for their continued detention.
In a dramatic courtroom scene, a 34yearold man accused of attempted murder in Paphos was ordered to remain in custody until his trial due to the high risk of him fleeing the country and engaging in further criminal activities. The suspect faces charges including attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and handling explosives, with his next court hearing scheduled for January 25.
The trial date for the suspect charged with attempted murder in Paphos is set for January 25, 2024. Prior to this, a court meeting on November 22 will discuss the suspect’s custody status.
