13 h. ago Cultivating historical literacy essential for democracy, says minister

The cultivation of historical literacy remains a vital component of citizenship education, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday at the Cyprus Paedagogical Institute. “Students who approach history as a process of investigation and documentation acquire valuable skills for active participation in modern society,” she said, adding that such an approach helps them understand the […]

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13 h. ago Christodoulides, Finnish PM discuss EU budget and migration ahead of 2026 presidency

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday discussed with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo the prospects for the European Union’s next multiannual financial framework, which is due to be renewed in 2028, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. The European Commission presented its first document regarding the next multiannual financial framework in February, with discussions on the next […]

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20 h. ago Man arrested for unexplained possession of gold jewellery at Paphos airport

Police on Friday are investigating a 38-year-old man after his arrest at Paphos airport, following the discovery of an unexplained quantity of gold in his luggage. According to the police, the the man was taken into custody on Thursday after a hand luggage check in the departures area, where gold jewellery was found in his […]

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31 h. ago Five arrested over classified prison documents found in warden’s home

Authorities on Thursday arrested five persons – four prison wardens and a female police cadet – in connection with an ongoing investigation into documents found in the residence of a prison warden in early April. The arrest warrants were green-lit by Nicosia district court. According to a police statement, the five suspects are linked to the discovery […]

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33 h. ago North ‘MP’ calls for crossing points to be closed over property arrests

Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition party DP ‘MP’ Serhat Akpinar on Thursday called for the north’s authorities to close the island’s crossing points over the recent arrests and court cases regarding the alleged development of Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north. “The United Nations’ representative [Maria Angela Holguin] is here Attention must be drawn immediately. […]

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38 h. ago Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms

Britain is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up more space in its overcrowded prisons. One of the first acts of the Labour government in July was to announce plans to release more prisoners early to tackle a crisis of overcrowding […]

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44 h. ago Man arrested in Famagusta district after confessing to stabbing

Police on Friday are investigating a 65-year-old man who handed himself in after admitting to stabbing a 50-year-old man. He was arrested on suspicion of acts intended to cause actual bodily harm. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after 9pm on Wednesday at the 65-year-old’s house, with the 50-year-old having paid him a visit. The 65-year-old […]

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68 h. ago Man arriving from Israel to be extradited to Russia after arrest at Larnaca airport

A 38-year-old man arrested upon his arrival from Israel is to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Wednesday to be extradited to Russia. According to the police, the was arrested at Larnaca airport for charges related to, among other things, participation in a criminal organisation. “A red notice is pending against the 38-year-old from […]

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3 d. ago Man arrested after 18kg of cannabis found at Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after customs officers discovered 18kg of cannabis hidden inside a parcel at Larnaca airport. The package, which arrived on May 19, was being held in a temporary storage facility when customs staff carried out a routine inspection. Inside, they found 30 vacuum-sealed packages containing plant material identified as […]

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4 d. ago Limassol man arrested for cocaine, illegal possession of paintball guns

Police arrested a 38-year-old man for drugs and illegal possession of paintball guns at his home in Limassol, it was reported on Monday. According to the police, officers searched the suspect’s home in the village of Lania on Sunday, during which they found traces of cocaine, as well as 44g of the drug. Two paintball […]

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6 d. ago Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian security forces raided Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo on Saturday, killing at least one militant and arresting others, authorities said, the first time the Islamist-led government has announced such an operation in Syria’s second city. A member of the security forces was also killed, a statement issued by Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The security […]

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7 d. ago €329,000 in RIF funding for research into breast and ovarian cancer genes

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has launched two new research programmes to improve the classification of genetic variants linked to breast and ovarian cancer, a key step toward more accurate counselling and personalised treatment. The projects – BcRAVE and OVATION – will run for two years with a combined funding of €329,000 […]

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7 d. ago Limassol man investigated for possession of 188 barrels of diesel

Limassol police on Friday are investigating a 49-year-old man who had been arrested for possession of a large unexplained quantity of fuel. According to the police the man was located after officers arrived at the scene to investigate suspected drug possession and trafficking. The premises in Germasogeia were searched, pursuant to a court warrant, during […]

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7 d. ago Drunk British tourist injured while being arrested for trying to start fight

A 19-year-old British national suffered a cut to his eyebrow by falling over while being arrested after attempting to start a fight in Ayia Napa, the police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 2am, with the police saying the man was approached by officers after trying to attack passersby. They attempted to arrest […]

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8 d. ago Woman gets 16 years jail sentence after trying to smuggle 40 kg of cannabis

Larnaca criminal court on Thursday sentenced a woman to 16 years in prison, having earlier found her guilty of attempting to smuggle 40 kg of cannabis through the airport. The defendant, aged 26, had been charged with possession of narcotics and attempted importation, as well as intent to distribute the drugs. The woman was searched […]

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8 d. ago Arikli calls for revenge on Greek Cypriots over property arrests

The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli on Thursday called for revenge to be taken on the Greek Cypriot side on the matter of property, in light of recent arrests, trials, and sentencings in the Republic over the buying and selling of Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north. He focused his attention on the matter of […]

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1 week ago Arrest warrants issued for developers on Greek Cypriot land in north

Cyprus authorities have issued international arrest warrants for four Turkish nationals wanted in connection with the illegal development of Greek Cypriot land in the north, the mayor in exile of Lefkoniko village revealed on Tuesday. Mayor Pieris Gipsiotis told the Cyprus News Agency that he and other members of the Lefkoniko municipality had gathered information […]

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1 week ago French movie star Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault, handed 18

A court in Paris on Tuesday found French actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence. In one of the highest-profile #MeToo cases to come before judges in France, Depardieu, a towering figure of French cinema, had repeatedly denied any […]

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1 week ago 3 Azerbaijani citizens arrested in Cyprus and Guatemala on human trafficking charges

3 Azerbaijani citizens arrested in Cyprus and Guatemala on human trafficking charges  Apa.az

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1 week ago Ozersay ally bailed after ‘forged’ signatures turn out to be father’s

A political ally of former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Kudret Ozersay was released on bail on Monday after it turned out that the signatures on documents he had allegedly forged bore the signature of his father. Ahmet Tokatlioglu, a member of Ozersay’s party the HP’s central executive committee, had been arrested last week and stood […]

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