justice system

Thanasis Nicolaou’s Family Fights for Justice

Thanasis Nicolaou’s family is fiercely challenging a legal motion that seeks to overturn findings of murder in his death, which has been shrouded in mystery since his body was discovered under Alassa bridge in September 2005. With an independent investigation led by retired officials now underway, the quest for justice intensifies, as the nation watches closely for answers after nearly two decades of unanswered questions.

Greek Cypriot Jailed for Sexual Assault in the North

By Demis Papadopoulos

A 69yearold Greek Cypriot man was sentenced to four months in jail for sexually assaulting a 20yearold male student hitchhiker on Near East Boulevard, outside of northern Nicosia. The court highlighted the act’s nonconsensual nature and the need for the sentence to serve as a deterrent in the community.