Civic Unrest Following High-Profile Dismissal
Protests have erupted in the Republic of Cyprus following the controversial dismissal of former AuditorGeneral Odysseas Michaelides, which has ignited public outrage over corruption in the justice system. Thousands, including members from the Akel, Edek, and Greens parties, gathered outside the Presidential Palace, calling for greater transparency and accountability amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions and increased security measures.