The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Cypriot authorities failed to properly investigate a British woman’s rape allegations in Ayia Napa, whose conviction for lying about the attack was later overturned. The court found significant investigative shortcomings, systemic gender bias, and ordered Cyprus to pay damages, marking a landmark decision for victims of sexual violence.
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A 65-year-old British woman tragically died after falling at a hotel in Hersonissos, Crete, while on holiday with her husband. Despite being rushed to Venizelio Hospital and treated in the ICU, she succumbed to her injuries. The incident follows the death of a 62-year-old British man who died while swimming in Cyprus on the same day.
A 28-year-old British tourist has been arrested for manslaughter after his car veered into oncoming traffic, causing a crash that killed his 33-year-old partner in Kardamena, Greece. The woman died in the hospital shortly after the accident.
Greek authorities have reopened the investigation into the 2009 death of Jean Hanlon in Crete, following new evidence from a private investigator hired by her son, Michael Porter.
Police have arrested five Israeli men – two aged 20 and three 19 – after…
A British woman filmed herself and their children entering a luxury hotel in Turkey wearing…
Two 19-year-olds who were accused of raping a British woman and recording the act on…