https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/does-anyone-in-this-country-ever-take-responsibility
Shortly after the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Odysseas Michaelides, while society and the political system were already beginning to polarize, the president of the coalition's Democratic Party posted pictures of his family vacation in London....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-urges-tighter-oversight-of-cypriot-service-providers-to-combat-financial-crime
Cypriot accountants and lawyers are under pressure from U.S. authorities to align with banking standards in combating financial crime. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-questions-fairness-of-auditor-general-s-firing
Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou has submitted a parliamentary question to the European Commission regarding the recent dismissal of Cyprus’s Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-to-review-leadership-replacement-rules
Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/odysseas-michaelides-removed-court-cites-breach-of-public-trust
The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andreas-papaconstantinou-to-become-the-new-auditor-general
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Andreas Papaconstantinou as the Republic's new Auditor General.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-over-auditor-general-appointment-threat
Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus
The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fall-of-the-man-who-held-the-powerful-accountable
In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where tradition reigns supreme. The school is conservative and strict, with its main values encapsulated in the motto: ''Tradition, Honor, Discipline, Excellence.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protest-outside-presidential-palace-against-auditor-general-s-suspension
A protest organized by the left-wing AKEL party took place outside the Presidential Palace on Monday, under the slogan ''Against the system of corruption and cover-up!''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cera-approves-€125m-for-cyprus-crete-power-link
The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) has approved an annual investment recovery of €25 million for the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, also known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), covering the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/respect-for-justice-in-action-not-just-words
The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by all involved before making public statements. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-ruling-shakes-political-landscape-in-cyprus
In a report written by Kathimerini's Christos Bouris, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to remove Odysseus Michaelides from his role as Auditor General marks a significant and historic event in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michalis-louis-appointed-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank, with immediate effect, according to a decision taken by the Board of Directors of the bank......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reasons-behind-the-auditor-general-ruling-deemed-a-mockery
Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras reports today that the Constitutional Court of Cyprus has ruled unanimously to dismiss Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides following a request by the Attorney General, George Savvidis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-the-end-of-the-age-of-odysseas
The long-running saga finally came to an end today—a saga that dragged on for months in the courts, but for years in society. For those familiar with the behind-the-scenes drama and the times Odysseas’ eccentric and narcissistic behavior paralyzed the state machinery, the decision was no surprise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-potential-dismissal
UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/decision-pending-on-auditor-general-s-fate
The Supreme Constitutional Court began its session at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday to deliberate on Attorney General George Savvides' request for the dismissal of Auditor General Odysseas Michailidis over alleged "improper conduct."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-china-slaps-pwc-with-$62-million-fine-and-six-month-ban
Chinese authorities have hit PwC China with a hefty fine of $62 million and a six-month ban following a major scandal involving the collapsed property developer Evergrande, according to the Financial Times. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/september-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-financial-conduct-authority
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-cyprus-politicians-dive-deep-over-undersea-connection
Averof Neofytou and Annita Demetriou have crossed swords once again, this time over the proposed undersea cable linking Cyprus to Greece. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-to-rule-on-auditor-general-s-dismissal-on-september-18
The Supreme Constitutional Court is set to announce its decision on September 18 regarding the Attorney General's request to dismiss the Auditor General for alleged misconduct. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-we-cannot-operate-in-2024-on-1960-terms
The Cabinet convened yesterday to advance a significant framework of institutional reforms aimed at modernizing Cyprus' state apparatus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-china-set-to-hit-pwc-with-record-penalty-amid-evergrande-fallout
PwC China has informed its clients that it expects Chinese authorities to impose a six-month business ban starting as early as September, following its audit of the now-collapsed property developer Evergrande....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-we-failed-as-a-country
In July, the resilience of Cypriot society was tested once again as it faced yet another challenge, underscoring its entrapment in heavy fuel oil. This entrapment translates into an annual fine of €200 million due to emissions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/corruption-at-the-heart-of-the-cyprus-problem
Is there any doubt that corruption is a major reason why the Cyprus problem remains unresolved? A recent example is the Vasiliko case, the construction project of the ''Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Terminal'' in Vasiliko....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/august-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-european-securities-and-markets-authority
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-president-urges-transparency-amid-vasilikos-scandal
DISY President Annita Demetriou's call for transparency regarding the Vassilikos scandal carries dual significance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/former-ministers-to-pay-fines-after-interconnector-tax-probe
Fines and fees for former officials linked to Interconnector companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/vasilikos-cyprus-political-figures-and-public-officials-to-be-summoned
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....
