4 h. ago Madagascar delivers first surgical castration sentence in child rape case

A court in Madagascar has sentenced a man to surgical castration for the rape of a child in 2024, a judicial official said, in the first such measure on the Indian Ocean island. The case arose from the rape and attempted murder of a six-year-old girl in Imerintsiatosika, a municipality 30 km west of the […]

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20 h. ago Parents of nursery school children to be fined €200 for absences

Parents and children’s guardians are now liable to monetary fines if the children are absent from nursery school without notification, under a law passed by parliament on Thursday. If a child does not attend nursery school without the school having been notified of the absence, staff must by law contact the parents or guardians for […]

Society

29 h. ago Journalists’ union calls for support for Turkish Cypriot journalist

The Cyprus journalists’ union (ESK) urged the government on Thursday to support Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent and denounce Turkey for imposing a prison sentence on him. “ESK has consistently supported and continues to support all of Sener Levent’s struggles for freedom of expression and against the occupation. Levent’s struggle is anti-occupation,” ESK-president Giorgos Frangos […]

Politics

33 h. ago Animal party calls for deputy attorney general to quit after ECtHR ruling

The animal party on Thursday demanded the resignation of deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides, following a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that condemned Cyprus over its handling of a rape complaint. In a strongly worded statement, the party said the recent ECtHR decision exposed failings in how Cypriot authorities dealt with the case, […]

Society

33 h. ago Russia’s attack on Kyiv kills two as US resumes arms deliveries to Ukraine

Russian drones and missiles bore down on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early on Thursday, with officials reporting two deaths, 13 injured and fires in apartment and non-residential buildings as Washington resumed weapons delivery tothe war-torn country. It was also the latest in Russia’s escalating attacks with hundreds of drones and missiles straining Ukrainian air […]

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47 h. ago Most undervalued altcoin right now? A hidden gem poised to beat XRP (XRP)’s 400% rally

While XRP chases regulatory victories and traditional remittance corridors, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is engineering a fully decentralized ecosystem aimed at redefining how crypto lending and borrowing work—delivering a real solution to market inefficiencies. Analysts are starting to take notice, with many now projecting that Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could outperform XRP’s expected 400% rally before the […]

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55 h. ago Mind behind The School for Gods comes to Cyprus for first time

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first time in a few months’ time. Best known for his global best-selling book The School for Gods, Elio D’Anna will deliver a powerful keynote speech followed […]

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3 d. ago ''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case

''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case  Kathimerini.com.cy

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3 d. ago Angelides: Calls for my resignation are a direct threat to justice

Deputy Attorney-General Savvas Angelides on Tuesday said calls for his resignation over a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that the Republic of Cyprus had breached a woman’s human rights after she had accused a politician of rape are “a direct threat to justice”. Giving a press conference flanked by Attorney-General George Savvides, he […]

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3 d. ago Annita expresses ‘anguish and anger’ over ECtHR rape case furore

House president Annita Demetriou on Monday expressed “anguish and anger” over a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling which found that Cyprus had violated the human rights of a woman who had reported that she had been raped by Disy Larnaca town councillor Andreas Ttaouxis. “As house president, as Disy leader, and as a […]

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4 d. ago Organisations, women's groups plan protest after ECHR ruling on Cyprus politician's rape case

Organisations, women's groups plan protest after ECHR ruling on Cyprus politician's rape case  Philenews

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4 d. ago Government stands by separation of powers amid calls for deputy AG’s resignation

The constitution clearly defines the separation of powers, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday, when asked about calls to sack deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides after the European Court of Human Rights condemned his decision about a rape case involving a politician. Letymbiotis said the government’s position was clear: decisions and recommendations of the European […]

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4 d. ago Bank of Cyprus launches new ‘Joey Extras’ reward scheme for kids, parents

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) launched its new, innovative and pioneering rewards programme, “Joey Extras”, on July 1, 2025. Specifically designed to offer unique benefits to “Joeyers” (children aged 9–17) and their parents or guardians, Joey Extras is activated automatically upon registration with the Joey app and issuance of a Joey card. Joey Extras delivers […]

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6 d. ago Parties press for justice reform in wake of ECtHR rape case ruling

Disy on Saturday said it took seriously the judgement issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) which found that Cyprus had failed to properly investigate a rape complaint, a ruling that has triggered calls for the resignation of the deputy attorney-general and renewed calls for legal reform. The party reaffirmed its commitment to […]

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7 d. ago Stereotypes continue to influence justice administration, says commissioner

The recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on two rape cases in Cyprus suggests that gender stereotypes and biases continue to influence the legal system, gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on Friday. “Perceptions about how a female rape victim ‘should’ behave, as well as the questioning of victims’ credibility, lead […]

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7 d. ago Parties demand resignations after ECHR condemns Cyprus for handling of politician’s rape case

Parties demand resignations after ECHR condemns Cyprus for handling of politician’s rape case  Philenews

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7 d. ago Written statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Josie Christodoulou, regarding decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in rape cases in Cyprus

Written statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Josie Christodoulou, regarding decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in rape cases in Cyprus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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7 d. ago Lawyer calls for “end to unchecked powers of Attorney General,” following ECHR condemnation for politician’s rape case

Lawyer calls for “end to unchecked powers of Attorney General,” following ECHR condemnation for politician’s rape case  Philenews

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7 d. ago ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures  Kathimerini.com.cy

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8 d. ago Police to question siblings after baby with burns hospitalised

The police are expected to speak to the underaged siblings of the 22-month-old child that was admitted to hospital with second degree burns after being left in a bathtub with scalding water, it was announced on Thursday. The child’s 31-year-old father and 35-year-old mother are in custody and their other three children are with relatives, […]

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