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31. A state held hostage

While society was glued to shocking videos from the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, sending a message that an entire financial - and not only - fraud was staged to the detriment of the faithful, the President of the Republic visited Mount Athos. ...

32. Blurred lines between the church, state, and scandal in Cyprus

Last week, amid the shadow of scandals in the Church, ELAM President Christos Christou ensured to provide full coverage to Metropolitan Isaias, ...

33. Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....

34. Monk caught beating woman in shocking video

Scandal continues to plague the Church of Cyprus as a video surfaced depicting a disturbing incident at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avakoum in Fterikoudi. In the footage brought to light by Sigma and the show "Protoselido," a monk can be seen physically assaulting a woman....

35. Bishop Isaiah of Tamassos faces Church inquiry

The decision by the Synodal Court to expand the scope of investigations into moral offenses allegedly committed by monks of the Monastery of Saint Abbacum brings a new dimension to the scandal shaking the Church....

36. National Guard's death raises questions on Cyprus justice system

Revelations surrounding the death of National Guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou, emerging years after the incident, have sparked both sensation and concern about the functioning of the criminal justice system in Cyprus. ...

37. Investigation underway on mysterious explosion in Makedonitissa

Authorities are grappling with the complexities of unraveling the cause behind a powerful explosion that rocked a three-story house in Makedonitissa around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday....

38. Young woman suffers burns in Nicosia explosion

The health condition of the young woman injured in last night's powerful explosion in Engomi remains stable and out of danger....

39. Navalny's bruised body uncovered, investigation gains momentum

In a dramatic turn of events, the body of Alexei Navalny has been discovered following yesterday's thriller where his relatives claimed he was not returned to them by Russian authorities....

40. Goldsmith shop in Paphos targeted in bold break-in

Early Thursday morning, a break-in occurred at a goldsmith shop in Paphos, with the perpetrators making off with the valuables in suitcases before fleeing the scene. ...

41. Landmark golden passport trial begins Feb 15

The Nicosia Criminal Court gears up for a high-stakes trial in five months, probing the naturalization of foreign investors and a potential twist involving a Chinese businessman....

42. Journalism is (also) a job like any other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. From the advertising downturn following the 2008 global financial crisis—which didn't directly impact Cyprus—to dwindling sales due to the rise of the internet and social media, and further exacerbated by the banking sector's subsequent turmoil and business closures....

43. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

44. Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

45. FBI joins forces with Cyprus police to investigate sanctions violations

The US experts tasked with scrutinizing the revelations in the Cyprus Confidential write-up regarding violations of sanctions against Russia have been in Cyprus since Sunday, December 3....

46. Nicosia school bus engulfed in flames

A harrowing incident unfolded on Friday morning (01/12) in Aglantzia as a school bus carrying students became engulfed in flames near the Filoxenia Conference Centre, prompting a rapid deployment of fire and police services....

47. Cyprus faces double-digit sanctions violations chaos

Cyprus’ Law Office has received complaints on possible sanctions violations amounting to double-digits, Attorney-General George Savvides told a parliamentary committee which discussed the “Cyprus confidential” publication, involving millions of leaked files on financial transactions investigated by the International Consortium of Investigative Reporters (ICIJ)....

48. 'The honest state'

Whenever Cyprus becomes the focus of an international journalistic investigation, the perception within the media, political circles, and civil society follows a familiar pattern: initial anticipation or curiosity, followed by a few days of discussion about the country's reputation and questionable practices. ...

49. Foreign experts join probe into corruption allegations

In response to revelations from the investigative report "Cyprus Confidential," experts specializing in sanctions violation and anti-money laundering (AML) from an undisclosed country are set to join the ongoing investigation in Cyprus, according to Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis....

50. President Christodoulides grilled on Russia sanctions progress

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, was informed during a meeting on Monday at the Presidential Palace about the course of implementation of decisions taken regarding the improvement of the monitoring framework of the sanctions imposed on Russia by the USA and about the course of investigations carried out for violating sanctions. ...

51. ICIJ shakes up European Parliament

The findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) will be discussed on Wednesday during the Plenary of the European Parliament which will be held in Strasbourg, in the presence of representatives of the Commission and the Council of the EU....

52. Demetriou's challenge for Cyprus to rise from the credibility ashes

The need for a collective and comprehensive effort to reclaim the credibility of Cyprus is more urgent than ever, pledged on Thursday President of the House of Representative Annita Demetriou....

53. Leaked documents expose payments of German journalist through Cyprus

In a joint investigation by Der Spiegel magazine and German public television ZDF, conducted in collaboration with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists under the project ''Cyprus Confidential,''...

54. Cyprus Confidential: A new stain on Cyprus' image

Another episode is unfolding that stains Cyprus' name on a global scale. This time, it's not about the Naturalization Program or "golden passports" but centers on sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022....

55. Explosive report will unveil Cyprus' secret financial 'dance' with Russia

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has unveiled an extensive eight-month investigation named "Cyprus Confidential," as disclosed in posts on Social Media X....

56. Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

A shocking assassination that unfolded in the heart of Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alexis Mavromichalis, a 45-year-old resident, was fatally shot in his Acropolis apartment on the night of the last third. The investigation into this heinous crime is currently underway....

57. Unraveling the mystery of Kalogeropoulos' execution

Two suspects, aged 41 and 44, were arrested in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which took place in the coastal area of Germasogeia. Limassol CID investigators apprehended the suspects, believing that the 41-year-old suspect served as both the motorcycle's driver and the shooter who fired at Kalogeropoulos with a pistol....

58. Mafia murders puzzle investigators

The mafia murder of Alexis Mavromichalis, known as ''Alexoui,'' inside his apartment on Tuesday night in Verenikis Street, Acropolis, presents a challenging case for Nicosia CID investigators. ...

59. Alleged sexual harassment case involving teacher shakes Limassol high school

Authorities in Limassol are grappling with a concerning complaint involving the alleged sexual harassment of a female student by a teacher at a local high school....

60. Prigozhin plane crash victims had 'hand grenade fragments' on board

The bodies of those individuals who died in the August plane crash that killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin contained "fragments of hand grenades," according to the Russian Investigative Committee tapped to look into the crash....