Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis is determined to bring Kenan Ayaz, currently serving a sentence in Germany for his ties to the PKK, back to Cyprus once his legal battles conclude. The transfer depends on the finality of Ayaz’s German conviction, with ongoing talks between the two nations ensuring alignment with both Cypriot laws and international treaties.
In a contentious move, Kenan Ayaz, a Kurdish activist, has been sentenced in Cyprus for allegedly supporting a terrorist organization, a decision many view as a political attack on his nonviolent advocacy for Kurdish rights. The case raises serious concerns about international politics, human rights, and the risk of Ayaz being extradited back to Turkey, where he previously endured 12 years in prison.
A Russian national detained in Cyprus faces extradition on terrorism charges, accused of defying Russian law by joining military forces. The legal battle involves intricate procedures with the Cypriot court and UN, shedding light on the complexities of international extradition and collaborative efforts in pursuing suspects across borders.
A 39yearold man wanted by German authorities was arrested at Larnaca Airport, Cyprus, for crimes including internetrelated offenses and fraud. He awaits extradition proceedings to Germany following his arrival from a nonEU state.
