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Melios zoo files complaint to president alleging illegal actions by state officersIncidents
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Melios zoo files complaint to president alleging illegal actions by state officers

Nicosia, Cyprus. Melios Pet Centre Ltd and its owner, Menelaos “Melios” Menelaou, have filed a complaint with President Nikos Christodoulides alleging long-standing, systematic and documented illegal behaviour by state officers and services. The complaint…

June 10, 2026
Saint Avakoum financial case trial opens in Nicosia with amended charges for Monk NektariosIncidents

Saint Avakoum financial case trial opens in Nicosia with amended charges for Monk Nektarios

Nicosia, Cyprus. The trial concerning the financial aspect of the scandal surrounding the Holy Monastery of Saint Avakoum…

June 10, 2026
Four arrested over assault and stabbing case in PaphosIncidents

Four arrested over assault and stabbing case in Paphos

Paphos, Cyprus. Four people were arrested in connection with the assault and stabbing of a man in Paphos,…

June 10, 2026
Police arrest four in Cyprus organised crime investigationIncidents

Police arrest four in Cyprus organised crime investigation

Larnaca, Cyprus. Police on Wednesday arrested four individuals, including two businessmen from Larnaca and Nicosia, in connection with…

June 10, 2026
Cyprus investigates suspect’s family ties to security forces in alleged Hamas cell caseIncidents

Cyprus investigates suspect’s family ties to security forces in alleged Hamas cell case

Larnaca, Cyprus. Cypriot authorities are investigating potential security implications after one of the suspects arrested in connection with…

June 10, 2026
US warrant suspect arrested at Larnaca airport, extradition proceedings beginIncidents

US warrant suspect arrested at Larnaca airport, extradition proceedings begin

Larnaca, Cyprus. A 33-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport on Tuesday under an arrest warrant issued in…

June 10, 2026
Police secure arrest warrant after Kato Polemidia stabbingIncidents

Police secure arrest warrant after Kato Polemidia stabbing

Kato Polemidia, Cyprus. Police have secured an arrest warrant for a person believed to be involved in Tuesday’s…

June 10, 2026
Police arrest 11 in overnight operations targeting crime and traffic offencesIncidents

Police arrest 11 in overnight operations targeting crime and traffic offences

Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 11 individuals during overnight operations, mainly for possession of drugs, theft and causing grievous…

June 10, 2026
Fire at Paphos car repair shop damages parked vehicleIncidents

Fire at Paphos car repair shop damages parked vehicle

Paphos, Cyprus. A fire at a car repair shop early Wednesday caused extensive damage to a car parked…

June 10, 2026
Cyprus court orders impounding of Jho Low’s Ayia Napa villaIncidents

Cyprus court orders impounding of Jho Low’s Ayia Napa villa

Nicosia, Cyprus. A court on Tuesday ordered authorities to impound a villa belonging to Malaysian-born Jho Low, an…

June 9, 2026
Questions over social services official’s role dominate Stylianos Constantinou court hearingIncidents

Questions over social services official’s role dominate Stylianos Constantinou court hearing

Nicosia, Cyprus. Questions over the responsibility of a senior social services official in the handling of the case…

June 9, 2026