Cyprus working with other nations to fight human trafficking
The fight against human trafficking requires international cooperation at all levels and Cyprus actively participates in the international effort to curb the issue, Justice Minister...
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Cypriot actress nominated for ‘Red Shoes’ award
Cypriot actress, Paola Hatzilambri, known for producing theatrical monologues, has been nominated to receive a Norns Award, along with a Red Shoes Award, so-named in...
Human trafficking: the fastest growing crime
By Louisa Borg Haviara Human trafficking is divided into forced labour and sex trafficking. According to the latest Global Slavery index (2018) over 40 million men, women or...
Trafficking suspect arrested in Germany, extradited to Cyprus
A 24-year-old man wanted by police in Cyprus for human trafficking was extradited from Germany on Wednesday following his arrest there by German authorities. The...
Cyprus upgraded in US human trafficking report
Cyprus was upgraded to tier one status in the US’ annual human trafficking report, noting that “the government made key achievements” towards the elimination of...
Man arrested for assisting illegal entry
Police on Monday arrested a 23-year-old man, who was wanted on suspicion of assisting illegal entry into the Republic last year. An arrest warrant was...
Remand after man suspected of human trafficking
A man suspected of sexually exploiting a young woman earlier this month in Nicosia, was remanded in custody for four days on Monday, police said....
12 convictions for human trafficking in last year
A total of 12 people were convicted for human trafficking offences in the past year, police said on Wednesday, while a further 33 cases are...
Campaign against human trafficking launched
The ministry of interior on Monday announced the launch of an information campaign against human trafficking aimed at discouraging demand for sexual services from victims....
Man jailed for eight years for human trafficking
A defendant has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a woman in what the law...
