MPs press for justice in Takata airbag tragedy
Families of two young people killed by defective Takata airbags told the House human rights committee on Monday that Cypriot authorities have left them “in the dark” nearly two years ...
Drug problem reaches ‘organised crime’ level, MPs told
The drug problem in the island’s schools has risen to the level of organised crime involving recruitment, trafficking and distribution and the failure to put a stop to it ...
Gender-based violence needs actions, House committee agrees
Gender-based violence should be thoroughly looked into through investigation and control mechanisms, as the mere condemnation of cases was not enough, MPs said on Monday at the House human rights ...
Earlier teaching of sex ed ‘could have saved many children’
An earlier introduction of sex education in Cyprus’ schools “would have saved many children” from abuse, Volt MP Alexandra Attalides said on Monday.
Speaking at a House human rights committee ...
Artist’s controversy highlights free speech concerns
Denying criticism that his ministry was trying to stifle free expression, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Monday sought to draw a distinction between the twin roles of Yiorgos Gavriel as ...