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‘Bold decisions and radical reforms’, new police chief and deputy sworn in
The new police chief, Stelios Papatheodorou, and his deputy, Christos Mavri, were officially sworn in on Tuesday at the palace with a message from the...
Suspects go on rampage in police station
Two people who were arrested in Paphos went on a rampage at the police station assaulting officers and causing damage. The incident unfolded late on...
Disorder in London leaves 22 officers injured, police say
Twenty-two police officers were injured during trouble at an unauthorised music event in London overnight where crowds attacked some patrol cars, British authorities said on...
Police set up crime prevention office in Chlorakas
A small crime prevention office has been set up in Chlorakas in Paphos which will be operated alongside daily police patrols, according to Paphos police...
Coronavirus: Police report 10 establishments for violating health protocols
Police said Saturday they reported 10 establishments, mainly in Paphos, for violating health protocols aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Inside 12 hours...
Outgoing chief says public trust in police restored
Retiring police chief Kypros Michaelides urged the public on Tuesday to remain close to the force since trust and cooperation were major factors in fulfilling...
Coronavirus: Police book four for violating protective measures
In the past 24 hours police booked four persons at two establishments in Nicosia for violating protective measures related to the coronavirus. Two owners of...
Police to carry out targeted operations over the weekend
Police will carry out targeted operations and intensive inspections at the weekend to control the measures which must be observed in various premises and restaurants,...
Eight police officers slightly injured in Pournara fracas (Updated)
Eight police officers were being treated for injuries on Thursday after being pelted with rocks by migrants from inside the Pournara camp in Kokkinitrimithia, protesting...
Bill drafted that would make recording police interviews mandatory in criminal cases
Lawmakers have drafted a bill that would make mandatory the audio-visual recording of any interview or deposition by police of any person in any investigation...
Police officers in Metaxas case charged
Fifteen police officers facing prosecution over the way they handled the disappearance of several foreign women who turned out to be the victims of a...
Coronavirus: police fine 49 for sunbathing, four arrested in Limassol incident (with video)
With temperatures topping 42.5C and an orange weather warning issued by the met office on Sunday afternoon, many people all over Cyprus turned to the...
No need to suspend the 15 officers in missing women debacle, police watchdog says
The independent police watchdog has not determined the need at any point to recommend the suspension of 15 officers who face prosecution in over the...
Police chief pledges to look into snake killing
The police chief has pledged to look into the killing of a snake in Paphos after being prompted by the environment commissioner on a social...
Man stopped for illegal possession of bow and arrows
Paphos police are investigating a case of the illegal possession of a weapon and the violation of the decree on movement. At 7.30pm on Thursday,...
Two remanded for suspected assault against police officers
A Limassol court on Thursday remanded in custody for two days two people who had been arrested in connection with an assault against police officers...
Coronavirus: teens attack police trying to stop them playing football
Three police officers were attacked by a group of youngsters as the authorities were attempting to break up a game of football on Wednesday in...
Body found in the sea off Akamas (Update 1)
The body of a man was found floating in the sea in the Akamas areas on Tuesday. The body was reportedly found in a decomposed...
Coronavirus: police say domestic violence ‘not up significantly’ because of lockdown
Police said on Friday the Covid-19 pandemic had not caused a significant increase in domestic violence reports, despite claims to the contrary. Two political parties...
