The Central Bank of Cyprus is planning to launch an appeal against a court ruling that sided with a depositor’s claim regarding losses during the collapse of Laiki Bank in 2013. The appeal is based on the belief that previous cases support a different outcome and contest the court’s findings of crisis mismanagement.
The golden passport trial, addressing charges of conspiracy to defraud the Republic and corruption, will continue on November 29. The trial comes after public outrage and significant reforms following an Al Jazeera exposé on the controversial golden passport scheme in Cyprus.
The swift response by Paphos police led to the arrest of a 28yearold male suspect in a car theft case. The suspect was apprehended based on incriminating evidence and helped lead the police to the stolen vehicle, ensuring its recovery and an ongoing investigation for justice.
Cyprus authorities seized over 5,000 illicit pharmaceutical products during the global crackdown on illegal medicine trade called Pangea XVI. The operation, supported by Interpol and other agencies, led to €6.5 million worth of drugs confiscated, 1,300 websites shut down, and 72 arrests.
A mother and her teen son were brutally assaulted by a group of approximately ten individuals near Mesa Geitonia, Limassol. The son suffered serious injuries, including a broken nose and ribs, and is currently hospitalized, while the motives behind the attack remain unknown and are being investigated by the Limassol CID.
Cyprus must shoulder some blame for the 40year endurance of the unrecognized ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (‘TRNC’). Despite international nonrecognition and diplomatic efforts for unification, rejected settlement opportunities have allowed the ‘TRNC’ to thrive economically and solidify as a rogue state, with Turkish support and investments shaping the region.
The authenticity of Halloumi cheese is under threat due to the use of powdered milk, which has gone undetected in production tests. This poses a risk to the cheese’s Protected Designation of Origin status, as conflicting reports and a lack of checks exacerbate the issue.
Cypriot police have recently made significant arrests in response to property crimes such as burglaries, thefts, and possession of stolen goods in Paphos, Limassol, and Nicosia provinces. The investigations into each case are ongoing as the local authorities diligently examine evidence and pursue judicial processes to bring the perpetrators to justice, demonstrating their commitment to restoring security and order in the affected areas.
The animal party is urging immediate intervention from the ministers of interior and agriculture after unsettling images of dead foxes surfaced. They demand a review of the Game Service’s management strategies, which involve capturing and euthanizing foxes, and advocate for the foxes’ ecological role and protection.
The anticipated appointment of the UN SecretaryGeneral’s envoy to Cyprus is expected to rekindle negotiations to resolve the longstanding conflict. President Nikos Christodoulides has called for constructive dialogue and expressed hope for progress towards a peaceful resolution, reaffirming Cyprus’s commitment to reunification.
