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Ayia Napa · Ayia NapaAn investigation has been launched after a British tourist was reportedly sexually assaulted whilst holidaying in Cyprus - police are looking at CCTV to establish the incidentSee the Story
Brit, 18, ‘raped on Ayia Napa holiday after meeting suspect in nightclub'
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Ayia Napa · Ayia NapaAt the hearing in the “Ayia Napa Case 2”, the prosecutor informed the court that Logan, a friend of the Briton who had been raped and who was supposed to testify in the case, was refusing to come to give evidence in court. This means that there is no supporting evidence for the complainant's complaint. Attorney Jaslowitz: “The prosecution has built a case on shaky ground”See the Story
Is the rape case in Ayia Napa collapsing? Key witness refuses to arrive
European Union · Ayia NapaThe mayor of Ayia Napa, Christos Zannetou, who was re-elected on Sunday, has been committed for trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta. The mayor is accused in a case of securing €765,000 in European funds 12 years ago, which are related to the upgrade of a hotel of which he was a director and shareholder at the time. The accused in the case are the mayor himself, as well as a company that faces the same charges. The charges rela…See the Story
Ayia Napa mayor on trial regarding alleged misuse of EU grant
Ayia Napa · Ayia NapaOwners of water sports businesses are holding a protest outside the Ayia Napa municipal hall, accusing the mayor and the Municipal Council of abuse of power and irregular tender procedures, as well as victimisation. Speaking to philenews, the General Secretary of POBΕΚ (Pan-Cyprian Federation of Employers and Industrialists), Stefanos Koursaris, who is present at the protest, alleged that “the Ayia Napa Municipality failed to follow the procedur…See the Story
Ayia Napa water sports businesses protest alleged irregular tender process
Power Outages · DeryneiaA malfunction within the Electricity Authority of Cyprus’s (EAC) Medium Voltage network caused power outages in Deryneia and Sotira villages of the Famagusta district. EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou, speaking to CNA, confirmed emergency crews are on-site conducting localized checks to pinpoint and isolate the fault. Their objective is to swiftly restore power to most residents and complete repairs as soon as possible. Papadopoulou repo…See the Story