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🚨17-year-old arrested for attempted murder at car yard in Pyla
Late Friday in Nicosia arrested a foreign minor, 17.5 years old, linked to an investigation of conspiracy to commit attempted murder, arson and illegal possession of a firearm and explosives. Incident occurred on August 14 at a car yard on the Larnaca–Dhekelia road.
Three other suspects remain in custody, men aged 44, 27 and 23, all foreign nationals. The minor will appear in court tomorrow on a remand request. Police say inquiries continue and further arrests are possible.
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Late Friday in Nicosia arrested a foreign minor, 17.5 years old, linked to an investigation of conspiracy to commit attempted murder, arson and illegal possession of a firearm and explosives. Incident occurred on August 14 at a car yard on the Larnaca–Dhekelia road.
Three other suspects remain in custody, men aged 44, 27 and 23, all foreign nationals. The minor will appear in court tomorrow on a remand request. Police say inquiries continue and further arrests are possible.
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😨Unpunished murder in Ayia Napa, parents seek justice after nine years
August 2016: George Low fatally stabbed near Ayia Napa square; a friend survived four stab wounds to the back.
Two suspects of Turkish origin fled to the north, were briefly detained there, released and later left the island.
International and European arrest warrants followed; one suspect returned to Turkey.
Ankara won’t extradite its citizens and does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus, blocking cooperation and evidence sharing.
Family says authorities in Nicosia denied access to case files. Parents vow to continue pursuit of justice.
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August 2016: George Low fatally stabbed near Ayia Napa square; a friend survived four stab wounds to the back.
Two suspects of Turkish origin fled to the north, were briefly detained there, released and later left the island.
International and European arrest warrants followed; one suspect returned to Turkey.
Ankara won’t extradite its citizens and does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus, blocking cooperation and evidence sharing.
Family says authorities in Nicosia denied access to case files. Parents vow to continue pursuit of justice.
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📄Mayor: Inauguration of three projects marks milestone for Polis Chrysochous
Mayor Giotis Papachristofi: inaugurations mark milestone for Polis Chrysochous.
Three projects opened — Reptile & Amphibian Park in Neo Chorio (€500,000); Sea & Culture Space/Museum in Latsi (€2,000,000); Town Hall square and old police station regeneration (€2,000,000). Total €4.5M.
Mayor hailed cooperation with government, EU co‑funding and past councils.
Announced further 2026 works totalling €100M: Latsi port expansion, sewer project, amphitheatre, archaeological sites, Paphos–Polis highway; called for a new hospital. Expressed thanks to the President.
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Mayor Giotis Papachristofi: inaugurations mark milestone for Polis Chrysochous.
Three projects opened — Reptile & Amphibian Park in Neo Chorio (€500,000); Sea & Culture Space/Museum in Latsi (€2,000,000); Town Hall square and old police station regeneration (€2,000,000). Total €4.5M.
Mayor hailed cooperation with government, EU co‑funding and past councils.
Announced further 2026 works totalling €100M: Latsi port expansion, sewer project, amphitheatre, archaeological sites, Paphos–Polis highway; called for a new hospital. Expressed thanks to the President.
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📝Property Committee at Crossroads Ahead of ECHR Ruling
ECHR poised to rule on effectiveness of the property committee; decision may arrive within the next quarter.
If declared ineffective, Greek Cypriot owners could regain the right to apply directly to the Court.
Such a move would complicate the property chapter of the Cyprus issue, long a core negotiation topic.
Analysts in the north warn of serious consequences for the Turkish Cypriot side and for Turkey, including potential multi‑million euro compensation claims.
Outcome could unsettle negotiation balances and prompt renewed diplomatic tensions.
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ECHR poised to rule on effectiveness of the property committee; decision may arrive within the next quarter.
If declared ineffective, Greek Cypriot owners could regain the right to apply directly to the Court.
Such a move would complicate the property chapter of the Cyprus issue, long a core negotiation topic.
Analysts in the north warn of serious consequences for the Turkish Cypriot side and for Turkey, including potential multi‑million euro compensation claims.
Outcome could unsettle negotiation balances and prompt renewed diplomatic tensions.
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🚘Tatar: deliberate delays at crossings
Tatar says the Republic of Cyprus intentionally creates long delays and hardship at crossing points, calling it a policy of "blackmail".
He alleges Greek Cypriots cut staff and slow inspections, mainly on peak days. He renews his call for a Mia Milia vehicle crossing, says it had positive international reception but is blocked by Greek Cypriot demands for corridors to the Red and parts of the buffer zone.
Occupied police link queues at Agios Dometios to lane reductions. He cites ~8.5 million annual crossings; 65% at Agios Dometios. He also criticizes the Turkish Cypriot opposition.
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Tatar says the Republic of Cyprus intentionally creates long delays and hardship at crossing points, calling it a policy of "blackmail".
He alleges Greek Cypriots cut staff and slow inspections, mainly on peak days. He renews his call for a Mia Milia vehicle crossing, says it had positive international reception but is blocked by Greek Cypriot demands for corridors to the Red and parts of the buffer zone.
Occupied police link queues at Agios Dometios to lane reductions. He cites ~8.5 million annual crossings; 65% at Agios Dometios. He also criticizes the Turkish Cypriot opposition.
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**📷Turkish Cypriot claims at UN dispute 1974 "invasion" label
**Turkey's UN mission on 3 Sept 2025 circulated a statement by Turkish Cypriot representative Murat Soisal replying to a Cyprus Republic intervention.
Soisal says Greek Cypriots exploit Turkish Cypriot absence to mislead and assign blame. He argues terms "invasion" and "occupation" lack basis, claiming no UN Security Council decision labels the 1974 Turkish action an invasion under the 1959 treaties.
He adds Turkey intervened after years of suffering and a coup attempt, brought peace, and urges talks that respect Turkish Cypriot rights and the island's present reality.
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**Turkey's UN mission on 3 Sept 2025 circulated a statement by Turkish Cypriot representative Murat Soisal replying to a Cyprus Republic intervention.
Soisal says Greek Cypriots exploit Turkish Cypriot absence to mislead and assign blame. He argues terms "invasion" and "occupation" lack basis, claiming no UN Security Council decision labels the 1974 Turkish action an invasion under the 1959 treaties.
He adds Turkey intervened after years of suffering and a coup attempt, brought peace, and urges talks that respect Turkish Cypriot rights and the island's present reality.
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🧸Partner's partner convicted of raping mother's child for three years
Famagusta Criminal Court unanimously convicts defendant on 4 September.
Found guilty on 29 counts of sexual abuse of a child, one count of producing child pornography, one count of possessing such material, and counts of causing psychological harm to the minor. Sentencing deferred pending defense mitigation.
Proceedings held behind closed doors due to sensitivity. Prosecutor Herakleia Zisimou led the case. Victim abused repeatedly from age 13 until shortly before turning 16.
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Famagusta Criminal Court unanimously convicts defendant on 4 September.
Found guilty on 29 counts of sexual abuse of a child, one count of producing child pornography, one count of possessing such material, and counts of causing psychological harm to the minor. Sentencing deferred pending defense mitigation.
Proceedings held behind closed doors due to sensitivity. Prosecutor Herakleia Zisimou led the case. Victim abused repeatedly from age 13 until shortly before turning 16.
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2025-09-06 08:05 UTC
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🔊 **Oil Spill in Larnaca: Sunshore Beach Closed for Swimming** 🌊❗️
Today around **12:00**, an **oil ...
🛢 Oil Spill in Larnaca: Beach Has Been Cleaned, Swimming Allowed Again
Yesterday, September 5, around 12:00 PM, an oil spill occurred at Sunshore Beach (Pyla area, Larnaca). People reported a strong, unpleasant smell, and oily patches appeared on the water. Lifeguards immediately evacuated swimmers and raised the red flag.
According to preliminary reports, the spill may have been linked to unloading operations at nearby oil storage facilities. By evening, the shoreline was fully cleaned. Authorities stated that there is no danger — the volatile substances have evaporated, and the remaining residues were collected. The beach is now open for swimming again.
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Yesterday, September 5, around 12:00 PM, an oil spill occurred at Sunshore Beach (Pyla area, Larnaca). People reported a strong, unpleasant smell, and oily patches appeared on the water. Lifeguards immediately evacuated swimmers and raised the red flag.
According to preliminary reports, the spill may have been linked to unloading operations at nearby oil storage facilities. By evening, the shoreline was fully cleaned. Authorities stated that there is no danger — the volatile substances have evaporated, and the remaining residues were collected. The beach is now open for swimming again.
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🔊 Teen Gang in Larnaca: 17-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder and Arson, Another Suspected of Brutal Beating
Larnaca police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an attempted murder and arson that took place on August 14 in a parking lot. Three others had already been arrested in the same case.
In a separate incident, a 16-year-old was detained for the violent assault of two people on August 11 but was later released after questioning.
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Larnaca police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an attempted murder and arson that took place on August 14 in a parking lot. Three others had already been arrested in the same case.
In a separate incident, a 16-year-old was detained for the violent assault of two people on August 11 but was later released after questioning.
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2025-09-06 09:55 UTC
🔊 36-Year-Old Man Wanted by Ukraine for Fraud and Theft Arrested at Larnaca Airport
A 36-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca Airport after being flagged on an Interpol “red notice” issued at Ukraine’s request. He is suspected of fraud and property theft committed through conspiracy.
Yesterday, around 18:30, he attempted to leave Cyprus, but during a passport check, the alert appeared in the system. He was arrested under a temporary warrant to begin the process of his possible extradition to Ukraine.
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A 36-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca Airport after being flagged on an Interpol “red notice” issued at Ukraine’s request. He is suspected of fraud and property theft committed through conspiracy.
Yesterday, around 18:30, he attempted to leave Cyprus, but during a passport check, the alert appeared in the system. He was arrested under a temporary warrant to begin the process of his possible extradition to Ukraine.
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2025-09-06 10:36 UTC
🚒 Fire at Larnaca Plant: Four Abandoned Cars and Utility Building Destroyed
At dawn, a fire broke out at an oil refinery site in Larnaca, engulfing four abandoned vehicles. The flames also destroyed a small utility building.
Police are guarding the scene, while investigators, firefighters, and electromechanical experts work to determine the cause of the blaze.
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At dawn, a fire broke out at an oil refinery site in Larnaca, engulfing four abandoned vehicles. The flames also destroyed a small utility building.
Police are guarding the scene, while investigators, firefighters, and electromechanical experts work to determine the cause of the blaze.
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🔊 Cypriot Schools Face Director Shortage: 8 New Vacancies Announced Amid Resignations and Lack of Candidates
The Chairman of the Educational Service Commission (ESC), Panayiotis Antoniou, reported a serious shortage of school directors. This summer, 31 positions needed to be filled, but only 27 candidates showed interest, leaving four spots vacant. An additional four vacancies arose after several directors retired. In total, eight positions are now open. However, many promoted managers remain on secondment and cannot take up their roles in schools, sparking criticism from the OELMEK teachers’ union.
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The Chairman of the Educational Service Commission (ESC), Panayiotis Antoniou, reported a serious shortage of school directors. This summer, 31 positions needed to be filled, but only 27 candidates showed interest, leaving four spots vacant. An additional four vacancies arose after several directors retired. In total, eight positions are now open. However, many promoted managers remain on secondment and cannot take up their roles in schools, sparking criticism from the OELMEK teachers’ union.
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🔊 “I Will Not Stay Silent – I Want Justice for My Parents!”
Maria Erotokritou breaks her silence. With anger and pain, she denounces that her parents, Dimitris and Maro Filippidis, died unjustly in the deadly Limassol wildfire on July 23, 2025.
“I will not let this case go. There was chaos, no clear evacuation orders. If they had been properly informed, they would still be alive,” she declares.
She challenges the official findings:
“The timeline doesn’t add up. Their movements don’t match what the authorities claim. There was no official escape route. My father was not reckless – they are not to blame for their deaths, but the system’s failures are.”
She accuses the Chief of Police of making unfair public statements that, as she says, “put the blame on the dead.”
“They may have been just two lives to some, but to us they were our parents. These failures cost them their lives. I demand full transparency and an impartial investigation,” she stresses.
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Maria Erotokritou breaks her silence. With anger and pain, she denounces that her parents, Dimitris and Maro Filippidis, died unjustly in the deadly Limassol wildfire on July 23, 2025.
“I will not let this case go. There was chaos, no clear evacuation orders. If they had been properly informed, they would still be alive,” she declares.
She challenges the official findings:
“The timeline doesn’t add up. Their movements don’t match what the authorities claim. There was no official escape route. My father was not reckless – they are not to blame for their deaths, but the system’s failures are.”
She accuses the Chief of Police of making unfair public statements that, as she says, “put the blame on the dead.”
“They may have been just two lives to some, but to us they were our parents. These failures cost them their lives. I demand full transparency and an impartial investigation,” she stresses.
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🔊 Collapse of Migration Flows – Record Deportations in Cyprus
In less than a year, migration trends were completely reversed: from 17,500 arrivals in 2022 to just 1,638 this year. At the same time, returns have surged – up 25% compared to last year.
Key actions:
▪️Intensified monitoring of sea borders & the Green Line
▪️Dismantling of smuggling networks
▪️Mass inspections for illegal employment
▪️Operations to remove dangerous and unlawfully residing foreigners
Head of Operations at the Aliens & Immigration Unit, Petros Zeniou, stresses:
“Policy has changed – the results speak for themselves. We drastically reduced arrivals, increased departures, and strengthened the country’s security.”
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In less than a year, migration trends were completely reversed: from 17,500 arrivals in 2022 to just 1,638 this year. At the same time, returns have surged – up 25% compared to last year.
Key actions:
▪️Intensified monitoring of sea borders & the Green Line
▪️Dismantling of smuggling networks
▪️Mass inspections for illegal employment
▪️Operations to remove dangerous and unlawfully residing foreigners
Head of Operations at the Aliens & Immigration Unit, Petros Zeniou, stresses:
“Policy has changed – the results speak for themselves. We drastically reduced arrivals, increased departures, and strengthened the country’s security.”
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