Officer investigating serial rapist in sexual harassment inquiry
AS WOMEN across the island brace themselves for more nights of fear, the image of the island’s police took another battering yesterday with allegations that one of their own had taken advantage of a woman he offered a ride home to.
Different descriptions make identifying culprit difficult
POLICE yesterday said DNA samples taken from two of the attacks on women by a masked man in Nicosia matched the sample taken from the latest victim in Larnaca on Saturday morning.
AGRICULTURE Minister Timis Efthymiou yesterday announced a ban on duck hunting amid growing public fears of a possible bird flu outbreak. The move follows reports of an increase in suspected bird flu cases across Turkey.
THE INVESTIGATIVE committee’s report into the delays in building the new Nicosia general hospital was yesterday submitted to the Attorney-general for further investigation by Communication and Works Minister Haris Thrasou.
Speaking to reporters Thrasou said Petros Clerides was expected to reach a decision of possible criminal or disciplinary responsibility before the end of May.
ILLEGAL parkers will be forking out £50 instead of £15 following last month’s Cabinet decision to increase the fine.
The £35 increase will apply to all 24 municipalities throughout the island, CyBC television reported last night.
A 13-YEAR-old Nicosia girl last night last night succumbed to the serious injuries she sustained in a car accident two days ago, said police.
TOURISM in Ayia Napa showed an increase of 10 per cent during the year 2005 compared to the year 2004, said Mayor Barbara Pericleous yesterday.
She added that the full results of the year passed are now being examined by the Municipal Council. Most of the tourism came from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland and Israel.
THE ELECTRICITY Authority of Cyprus (EAC) reportedly used 12,000 tons less of crude oil to produce electricity for the year 2005, which, along with the lower purchase prices of fuel resulted in a reduction of the company’s financial expenses up to £6,000,000.
REFUGEE Maronites from the occupied village of Kormakitis have been given an opportunity to return to the homes in the village.
But the decision to move back or not is not an easy one.
THE CABINET has approved two new measures for the upgrading of the Civil Aviation Department. The reorganisation of the department and the introduction of six new staff positions to meet flight safety requirements was suggested by the Ministry of Communications and Works.
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