Police get help to tackle crime, 500 new recruits

Law enforcement authorities have received a comprehensive set of resources aimed at bolstering public safety, following concerns over a recent upswing in criminal activities, including mafia-style executions and shootings. The leadership of

Attempted murder victim flees Cyprus

The victim of Monday’s murder attempt in broad daylight in a Nicosia suburb has left Cyprus without providing the police with a statement about the incident, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Police say gangland murders ‘connected’

The police are now convinced that the same mastermind is responsible for both recent gangland murders, those of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos in Limassol and Alexis Mavromichalis in Nicosia, according to local media reports.

Gangland murders ‘not connected’

Police say the two gangland murders – in Limassol and Nicosia – that shocked the island are not connected, as they make headway in one of the cases. In an interview with

Police under pressure after gangland murders

Law enforcement is still grappling with the motives behind two separate gangland killings that occurred just 37 hours apart. Despite their efforts to chart out the hitmen’s tactics and escape strategies, the

Police in the dark over gangland hit

One month on, police are still in the dark over a suspected gangland murder of Christos Charilaou, 39, who was killed outside his house in Parekklisia, Limassol. Police have found no leads

Police probe suspected gangland murder

Police are investigating a suspected gangland murder after Christos Charilaou, 39, was killed outside his house in Parekklisia, Limassol. Limassol police have turned their attention to possible illegal activities behind the murder,

Six arrests in Larnaca gangland murder

Cyprus police have arrested six men in connection with the gang-related murder of 53-year-old Andreas Evangelou, who was gunned down outside his Larnaca home in December. Police said six men were arrested