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1. Court gives green light to family’s case over soldier’s death

After almost two decades of waiting, the family of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou has won a small but important victory in their long fight for justice....

2. Thanasis Nikolaou case: Family files private criminal charges against five individuals

On November 4, the Nikolaou's family legal representatives, submitted private criminal charges to the Limassol District Court against five individuals connected to the investigation....

3. Cyprus judge’s request to involve EU Court denied

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus on Sunday rejected a request by Judge Doria Varosiotou to refer a legal question to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruling that it is not necessary at this stage....

4. ''He knew too much'': Secret note names alleged killers of national guardsman

The unsolved death of 26-year-old National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou has once again shaken Cyprus, after a handwritten note surfaced allegedly naming those behind his killing, and suggesting a shocking motive....

5. Seven individuals to face charges in death of Thanasis Nicolaou

Private criminal prosecutions related to the death of Thanasis Nicolaou will be filed next week at the Limassol District Court....

6. Judge who called Nikolaou’s death a crime is dismissed

The judge who shocked the country by ruling that the death of 26-year-old National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou was not a suicide but the result of a criminal act has now been dismissed from the bench....

7. Attorney General rejects request by Thanasis's family to pursue criminal charges

The Legal Service will not pursue criminal charges in the case of murdered National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, prompting sharp criticism from his mother, Adriana Nikolaou, who accused Cypriot institutions of perpetuating a cover-up....

8. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

9. Thanasis’s mother vows to take justice into her own hands

More than 18 years after the mysterious death of army conscript Thanasis Nikolaou, his family is refusing to let his story end in silence....

10. Thanasis Nicolaou’s remains placed in monastery ossuary

The remains of Thanasis Nicolaou, a 26-year-old National Guardsman, have been placed in an ossuary at a monastery in Limassol, following coordination with the Metropolis of Limassol....

11. Thanasis Nikolaou’s remains to be returned to family

A court has ordered the return of the skeletal remains and forensic slides of Thanasis Nikolaou to his family, concluding a tense legal procedure on Tuesday....

12. Thanasis' mother claims ex-coroner is key to cover-up

In a heart-wrenching update to the case of Thanasis Nikolaou, his mother, Adriana, made shocking allegations of a cover-up surrounding her son’s death, which she insists still remains unsolved. ...

13. Justice for Thanasis: New report expected in 20-year mystery

After two decades of unanswered questions, the long-running case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death is approaching a crucial turning point, with the conclusions of a fresh criminal investigation expected early next week....

14. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

15. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

16. Forensic pathologist challenges ruling in soldier's suspicious death

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the third investigative conclusion in the death of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou. ...

17. Mother accuses legal service of cover-up in Thanasis' death

Andriana Nikolaou, the mother of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, launched a new attack on the Legal Service following coroner Panikos Stavrianou's request to overturn a previous conclusion by death investigator Dorias Varosiotou....

18. Independent investigators seek new leads in cold case

Independent criminal investigators have urged anyone with information, even anonymously, to come forward in the investigation of the 2005 murder of 26-year-old national guard Thanasis Nikolaou....

19. Mother's shocking revelation in high-profile case

The mother of Thanasis Nikolaou, who was found dead in 2005, revealed shocking details about her son's condition and the ongoing investigation during an interview with Alpha Cyprus on the show ''24 Hours.''...

20. Investigator Matsas reveals three suspects linked to Thanasis' death

In a startling development, criminal investigator Savas Matzas has disclosed the presence of three suspects in the tragic case of Thanasis Nikolaou, shedding light on the grim details of how the unfortunate national guard met his demise....

21. ''Vindication for my child'', Thanasis' mother says

The heart-wrenching account of Andriana, the grieving mother of the late 26-year-old National Guardsman, Thanasis Nikolaou, unfolded in a recent......

22. Government to appoint criminal investigators to tackle cold case (UPDATE)

The Cyprus Government will make a decisive move today in the long-standing case of Thanassis Nikolaos, President Nicos Christodoulides announced at the start of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday....

23. Attorney general pressured to reopen case on Thanasis' strangulation

Criminal investigator Savvas Matsas explained on the broadcast Diaspora News the key individuals involved, the difficulties arising from the time delay, and the obstacles faced so far in the case of the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou....

24. Court rules strangulation, not suicide, in Thanasis case

In a dramatic turn of events, the Limassol District Court concluded the third investigation into the death of Thanasis Nikolaou, ruling that he died from strangulation. Nikolaou, whose body was found under the Alassa bridge on September 29, 2005, was previously deemed to have died by suicide....

25. Legal maneuvering clouds Thanasis' inquest, verdict on May 10th

In a culmination of legal proceedings, the coroner's inquest into the death of 26-year-old national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou concluded today, with a decision slated for May 10th. ...

26. Investigator accuses coroner of cover-up in Thanasis' murder

In a riveting continuation of the trial surrounding the untimely demise of 26-year-old National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimony on Wednesday afternoon....

27. Twists and cover-ups surrounding the death of Thanasis Nikolaou

In a riveting continuation of the death interrogation for National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, criminal investigator Savvas Matsas delivered compelling testimonies, unveiling distressing details and alleging an apparent cover-up in the investigation....

28. Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

After a lengthy session yesterday, which spanned over five hours and included the examination of pathologist Dimitra Karagianni concerning the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou.....

29. Inquiry raises more questions in National Guardsman's death

30. Ongoing investigation reveals insights into guardsman's 2005 death

In the ongoing investigation into the death of National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou in 2005, anthropologist Eleftheria Harilaou testified about examining his exhumed bones....