20 h. ago Justice Prevails: A Landmark Win Before The Cyprus Court Of Appeal – On The Right Of Affected Parties To Be Heard Injunction Proceedings

Justice Prevails: A Landmark Win Before The Cyprus Court Of Appeal – On The Right Of Affected Parties To Be Heard Injunction Proceedings - Gagging Orders Vs. The Right To A Fair Trial  Mondaq

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31 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: FDI, Skourides, Invest Cyprus, CSE, financial literacy

Parliament on Thursday began debating legislation to screen foreign direct investments in strategic sectors, aligning Cyprus with EU rules designed to safeguard security and public order. The bill, approved by the Council of Ministers earlier this month, implements Regulation (EU) 2019/452, which establishes a framework for monitoring foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the European Union […]

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41 h. ago European court rules against appeal of Cypriot drug case convict

In a judgement made public on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against an appeal filed by a Cypriot convicted of drug-related charges. “The applicant complained that his criminal trial had been unfair because he had been convicted solely on the testimony of an accomplice who had been allegedly rewarded with […]

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3 d. ago Supreme Court lets Trump resume plans for mass federal layoffs

The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for President Donald Trump’s administration to resume its plans to carry out mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies, elements of his campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government. The justices lifted San Francisco-based US District Judge Susan Illston’s May 22 order that had […]

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3 d. ago Thanasis case judge’s appeal against dismissal to begin next week

Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal against the supreme judicial council’s decision to relieve her of her duties as a judge will have its first hearing next week. The hearing will take place on July 16. The supreme judicial council decided last week to not offer Varoshiotou a permanent position within the judiciary following the conclusion of a […]

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4 d. ago Potato farmers call for overhaul of compensation rules as drought bites

Potato farmers are demanding sweeping changes to compensation rules for extreme weather, warning that prolonged drought has pushed many to the brink of survival. Farmers from across Cyprus are set to hold an open meeting on July 9, at the Liopetri amphitheatre. According to a report on Politis, farmers will discuss how to tackle severe […]

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4 d. ago Sacked Russian transport minister found dead in his car with gunshot wound

Russia’s sacked transport minister has been found dead in his car outside Moscow with a gunshot wound and the principal hypothesis is that he took his own life, state investigators said on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin fired him. A presidential decree published earlier on Monday gave no reason for the dismissal of Roman […]

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6 d. ago Parties press for justice reform in wake of ECtHR rape case ruling

Disy on Saturday said it took seriously the judgement issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) which found that Cyprus had failed to properly investigate a rape complaint, a ruling that has triggered calls for the resignation of the deputy attorney-general and renewed calls for legal reform. The party reaffirmed its commitment to […]

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7 d. ago Thousands of businesses face wait for EU AI compliance guide

Key guidance to help thousands of companies comply with the European Union’s landmark artificial intelligence rules may come at the end of the year, the European Commission said on Thursday, marking a six-month delay. “On the AI Act’s GPAI rules, the European AI Board is discussing the timing to implement the Code of Practice, with […]

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7 d. ago Aristotelous’ dismissal in gazette, Elia stands in for three more weeks

The termination of the duties of central prisons director Anna Aristotelous as acting permanent secretary of the defence ministry as of June 25 was published on Friday in the official gazette. Also published in the gazette was the appointment of interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia to the post of acting defence ministry permanent secretary, […]

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8 d. ago Former judge Varoshiotou to appeal dismissal after controversial ruling

Former district court judge Doria Varoshiotou said through her attorney on Thursday that she will fight the recent decision dismissing her at the end of her two-year probationary period. Varoshiotou had presided over the highly publicised Thanasis Nicolaou case – the third inquiry into the circumstances of his death – by ruling in May 2024 […]

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8 d. ago ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures  Kathimerini.com.cy

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9 d. ago 30 years of Partners: always forward thinking and acting, always game changers

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for the team at Partners Connected Communications: 30 years of growth, creativity and reshaping the rules of the game in the advertising and communications industry in Cyprus. It all began in 1995 with two individuals; no client portfolio, no business background – just a clear vision to do […]

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9 d. ago Police officer who led ‘golden passport’ probe testifies in court

The first part of testimony from the final prosecution witness on Wednesday shed fresh light on Cyprus’ controversial ‘golden passports’ scandal, linked to an undercover Al Jazeera investigation. Former House president Demetris Syllouris and former MP Christakis Giovanis stand accused in the case. Both deny wrongdoing. In Nicosia criminal court, state prosecutor Charis Karaolidou called […]

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1 week ago Supreme Court points to legal errors in Varoshiotou’s handling of Thanasis trial

Judge Doria Varoshiotou who exposed claims of foul play in the long-running case of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou has been removed from her post. Varoshiotou, whose name became linked with high-profile death inquiries, was dismissed on Monday by the Supreme Judicial Council, just days before marking two years on the bench. According to a report on […]

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1 week ago Judicial term ends for Cyprus Judge who made landmark ruling in Thanasis Nicolaou case

Judicial term ends for Cyprus Judge who made landmark ruling in Thanasis Nicolaou case  The Greek Herald

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1 week ago Tales from the Coffeeshop: Public enemy number one status the result of a police set up?

WHEN reports appeared a few weeks ago about a police raid on the home of a senior prison warden which uncovered a large amount of graded state documents, that should have been in the filing cabinets of the Nicosia central prisons, it was easy to dismiss this as just another case of traditional public service […]

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1 week ago Immigrants scramble for clarity after Supreme Court birthright ruling

The US Supreme Court’s ruling tied to birthright citizenship prompted confusion and phone calls to lawyers as people who could be affected tried to process a convoluted legal decision with major humanitarian implications. The court’s conservative majority on Friday granted President Donald Trump his request to curb federal judges’ power but did not decide the […]

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2 w. ago Nicosia mayor defends Makarios avenue revamp amid audit scrutiny

Nicosia’s mayor Charalambos Prountzos has defended controversial changes to Makarios avenue, insisting the city has nothing to hide, despite growing questions from both the audit office and the public. Speaking on state radio on Friday, Prountzos said the audit office was right to examine the matter. He stressed that the municipality was acting openly and […]

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2 w. ago Supreme Court limits power of judges to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow on Friday to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to grant broad legal relief in cases as the justices acted in a legal fight over President Donald Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship, ordering lower courts that blocked the policy to reconsider the scope of […]

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