Man remanded as police probe domestic violence complaint
Police arrested a 45-year-old man after his wife reported he had tried to suffocate her with a pillow two months ago.
The man was arrested and was remanded for eight ...
Domestic violence cases up 30% in last 20 months
Cases of domestic violence in Cyprus have increased by around 30 per cent in the last 20 months, President Nicos Anastasiades said during a charity dinner at the palace to mark 30 years ...
LGBT and domestic violence campaigner recognised
Cypriot Patricia Phaedonos was announced as the 197th Commonwealth Point of Light by British High Commissioner Stephen Lillie in recognition of her exceptional voluntary work.
The award recognises outstanding volunteers ...
Police officer remanded in domestic abuse case
A 45-year-old Limassol police officer was remanded in custody for three days on Tuesday in connection with domestic abuse.
The officer was arrested on Monday after his wife reported him ...
House expected to raise penalties for violence against women
Legislation expected to be voted through this week will considerably raise jail sentences and fines on persons found guilty of committing violence against women.
The House legal affairs and human ...
Discussion starts of bill to up penalties for domestic violence (Updated)
Against a backdrop of an increase in violence against women, MPs on Monday started to review of a new bill incorporating the Istanbul Convention as Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis announced ...
Reports of domestic violence in Limassol double
Reports of domestic violence in Limassol have doubled in the past six months, since the introduction of a dedicated taskforce operated by the city’s police department, according to Limassol ...
Four domestic violence complaints submitted to Famagusta police unit
A special unit of Famagusta police has received four domestic violence complaints since it became operational on February 15, it was reported on Thursday.
“The complaints were lodged by women against ...
Domestic violence calls increase, new police units kept busy
A total of 395 complaints have been handled since September by new police domestic violence units, the force announced on Tuesday as a domestic violence NGO said its helpline receives about ...
Famagusta police launch domestic violence unit
A domestic violence unit within the Famagusta police headquarters has launched operations, a police spokesman said.
Domestic violence and violence against women and other vulnerable groups is a priority for ...
‘Domestic violence incidents could be avoided if welfare department restructured as planned’
Domestic violence incidents might have been avoided if the social welfare service had implemented the restructuring plan approved by the cabinet back in 2013, the psychologists association (Pasypsy) said on Monday.
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Domestic violence police unit launches operations in Paphos
A domestic violence unit within the Paphos police headquarters launched operations on Monday, a police spokesman said.
Operating as part of the CID, the domestic violence unit will serve the ...
Ombudswoman targets official failings in brutal mother and son murders
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides on Saturday expressed her disappointment and sorrow over what she described as the official failure – once again – to properly assess a domestic situation that led to the ...
Paphos police to set up domestic violence team
Paphos police are to set up a special team to investigate domestic violence cases, it emerged on Thursday.
According to the head of Paphos CID Michalis Ioannou in the next ...
Plans to extend shelters for domestic abuse victims
The House human rights committee said on Monday that recent programmes and measures will help ensure that women who face domestic violence will receive support from the state.
President of ...