4 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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9 h. ago ‘I will never surrender’ – Levent on alleged Turkish prosecutor’s summons

Veteran Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent on Friday promised to “never surrender” after announcing that he had been summoned to present himself to the Ankara chief public prosecutor’s office lest he be extradited to Turkey. “They are calling on me to surrender, right? I will not surrender. I will not surrender, as I wrote in […]

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11 h. ago Charges dropped against two suspects in gangland murder case

Charges against two suspects in the murder of gang member Demetris Andronikou were dropped on Friday after it was found that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute. Antonis Demetriou, the lawyer of one of the two suspects, said that the testimonies given by 14 prosecution witnesses “did not prove” the veracity of any of the […]

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25 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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66 h. ago Zero Trace Festival: Limassol embraces a celebration without waste

By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]

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3 d. ago Validity of land registry records questioned at Aykut hearing

The validity of records of property ownership in northern Cyprus prior to 1974 in the hands of the land registry was called into question during Tuesday’s hearing of the trial of Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling €43 million worth of property on Greek Cypriot land in the north. Defence lawyer […]

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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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6 d. ago Three more Turkish opposition mayors detained as crackdown expands

Turkish authorities detained three more mayors from the main opposition party on Saturday, according to a prosecutor’s statement and media reports, expanding a months-long legal crackdown that has expanded beyond its origins in Istanbul. The mayors of the big southern cities of Adana and Adiyaman were detained on allegations of extortion, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office said, […]

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7 d. ago Turkish prosecutors add charges of forging diploma against jailed Istanbul mayor

Turkish prosecutors charged Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Friday with falsifying his university diploma, a new case threatening more years in prison for President Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival, already jailed pending corruption charges he denies. Imamoglu, at the center of a sprawling legal crackdown on the main opposition party, has been jailed since March 23 […]

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7 d. ago Αιμοδοσία στη μνήμη της Μαριλένας Περικλέους από το Blue Heart Foundation – Σάββατο 19 Ιουλίου

«Δώσε Αίμα, Μοιράσου Ζωή»

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7 d. ago Syllouris ‘authorised’ by former president to represent Cyprus overseas, court hears

The defence in the ‘golden passports’ trial sought on Thursday to stun a prosecution witness by presenting him with a document purporting to show that former House president Demetri Syllouris had direct authorisation from ex-president Nicos Anastasiades to represent Cyprus as an investment destination in events held overseas. The document was presented by Chris Triantafyllides, […]

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9 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on lesser charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs was cleared on Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life but found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offenses, in a blow to prosecutors who said the music mogul used “violence and fear” to abuse women. The verdict is overall a win for Combs, a […]

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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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9 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs convicted on prostitution counts, but cleared of more serious charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on Wednesday of prostitution-related offenses but cleared of more serious charges, in a blow to prosecutors who had urged a jury to find him guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of […]

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9 d. ago New Year driver found guilty of manslaughter after four died

The driver of a twin-cabin pickup truck was found guilty of manslaughter on Wednesday, after his actions on the road were found to have caused the New Year accident that killed four people. It took two hours for the Limassol criminal court to read out its bulky ruling, in which it said the prosecution managed […]

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9 d. ago New KEAN video campaign sees celebs share what ‘mum’ means to them

Following the warm reception of KEAN’s campaign “Mum, a story in her own right”, which touched the hearts of audiences with its modern, sensitive and thought-provoking approach, the story continues — this time through a series of confessional-style videos featuring Themis Georgantas as ‘maestro of confessions’. In a familiar and engaging format, well-known Cypriots are […]

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jury asks to review Casandra Ventura’s testimony

he jury deliberating in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial asked on Tuesday to review portions of the testimony of Casandra Ventura, the hip-hop mogul’s former girlfriend who accuses him of abusing her during their decade-long relationship. During the second day of its deliberations, the jury asked to review Ventura’s testimony regarding a 2016 incident […]

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1 week ago Bank of Cyprus updates voting rights after buyback programme ends

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday announced that, as of June 30, 2025, its total issued share capital stood at 440,828,633 ordinary shares. Of these, 5,142,602 shares are held as treasury shares following the completion of its recently-concluded buyback programme. According to the announcement, each share carries a nominal value of €0.10 and entitles […]

Economics

1 week ago UW Group celebrates 25 years of global maritime success with Limassol events

UW Group, the maritime services company with a global footprint and deep roots in Cyprus, proudly concluded a series of commemorative events this week, celebrating 25 years of continuous success, innovation, and social impact. To mark this important milestone, UW Group hosted a three-day series of events, bringing together dignitaries, strategic partners, clients, media representatives […]

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1 week ago Emirates reveals ‘Scan & Win’ contest grand winner at 2025 Cyprus Travel Expo

Emirates, the world’s leading international airline, successfully concluded the “Scan & Win” contest held during this year’s Cyprus Travel Expo 2025. The competition drew the attention of visitors and gave hundreds of participants the chance to win a unique travel experience to Dubai. Using a certified random selection tool, Emirates announced Anastasia Konstantouri as the […]

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