Deputies lambast police chief over feeble response to violence
Deputies on Wednesday grilled Cyprus’ police chief on institutionalised racism within the force and whether this was a factor in the observer status police took,...
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Police prepare for anti-migrant demo despite declared cancellation
Police were gearing up for an anti-immigrant protest in Nicosia on Wednesday, despite assurances it would be cancelled. Speaking during the House legal affairs committee,...
Ombudswoman says police had legal right to intervene in violence
Ombudswoman Maria Sylianou Lottides in a strongly worded letter to police leadership weighed in on Friday’s racial violence in Limassol, adding to the growing number...
Worried groups urge migrants to stay indoors during Wednesday’s demo
Concerned pro-migrant activist groups have urged vulnerable minorities to keep a low profile when another anti-migrant protest takes place on Wednesday evening, this time outside...
Over 1,000 attend anti-fascist protest in Limassol
By Tom Cleaver and Andria Kades More than 1,000 people from all over Cyprus descended on Limassol on Monday evening to attend an anti-fascist protest...
Tourists beaten in Limassol riots to be offered free accommodation
The tourists of Arab origin who were attacked during the anti-migrant riot in Limassol on Friday will be offered free accommodation for their next trip...
Calls for police chief and minister to resign
Calls for the resignation of Cyprus’ police chief and justice minister were still on the table on Monday, as the police’s widely condemned failure to...
Hundreds attend Limassol anti-fascist demo (Update)
Limassol’s seafront thundered to the sounds of over 500 people chanting “hands off migrants” on Saturday evening, in a peaceful demonstration showing solidarity to foreign...
A spirit which won’t be broken: migrants pick up the pieces a day later (with videos)
Foreign nationals on Limassol’s beachfront may have been targeted for their skin colour on Friday night, but by Saturday morning they pledged they would not...
Thirteen arrests for Limassol violence, including protest organiser (updated)
Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with the violence that occurred on Friday night in Limassol. Amongst those arrested was the individual believed to...
