Report shows alarming rise in domestic violence in Cyprus

The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. Throughout the year, SPAVO's services dealt with a total of 3,122 cases, marking a steady escalation compared to 2,854 incidents in 2021, 2,147 in 2020, and 1,384 in 2019.

Key findings unveiled during a press conference highlighted that the helpline specifically dedicated to domestic violence, 1440, received 1,670 calls related to domestic violence, averaging 5 incidents per day, out of which 3 were new cases. This indicates that 60% of the incidents were fresh occurrences, while the remaining 40% were repeated incidents.

In total, there were 9,095 calls made to the National Helpline 1440 in 2022, averaging 25 calls per day. Additionally, 112 requests for assistance were received...