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31. ''Smoking rights'' go up in flames as court backs COVID mask fine

In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man fined for refusing to wear a protective face mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering a firm blow to challenges against public health regulations imposed under emergency powers....

32. Tatar appears to nod off during Erdogan’s speech (VIDEO)

A brief moment of apparent drowsiness from Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has gone viral, after footage showed him seemingly nodding off during a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday....

33. Court upholds denial of Cypriot citizenship to individual from mixed marriage

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has upheld a decision to deny citizenship to a woman born in the Turkish-occupied north of the island, highlighting national security concerns linked to her parentage in a mixed marriage....

34. Ex-coroner shouts suicide at grieving mother in Thanasis Nicolaou case

A state forensic pathologist who originally ruled Thanasis Nicolaou’s death a suicide reportedly shouted at the victim’s grieving mother in court this week, insisting her son ''was not murdered'' and died by suicide, reigniting public outrage over the long-running case....

35. Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court following Netanyahu visit

Hungary has announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in its foreign policy. ...

36. Cyprus considers cutting-edge cell transplant center

A proposal to create a unit for stem cell treatments, including allogeneic transplants (where stem cells are taken from a donor), was presented today to the Parliamentary Committee on Health....

37. Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....

38. Big pharma challenges EU over wastewater treatment costs

A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....

39. New health bill ensures no more prescriptions from non-GESY doctors

The House of Representatives approved an urgent amendment to the General Healthcare System on Thursday afternoon, with 37 votes in favor and 3 against....

40. Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

41. Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

42. Court grants private doctors prescription rights under GESY

Court Ruling Expands Prescription Access Under GESY: Private Doctors Can Now Issue Prescriptions ...

43. Investigation deepens into Moldovan woman's death

Humanitarian organizations are urging an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of 24-year-old Anastasia Melega, a Moldovan woman whose body was discovered in a nightclub bathroom in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus....

44. Malta’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy over song title

Malta’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been thrown into turmoil after the EBU ruled that the singer must change the title and lyrics of her song, Kant....

45. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

46. Death of Moldovan woman highlights human trafficking crisis in occupied North

A chilling tragedy unfolded in the occupied northern part of Cyprus as Anastasia Melega, a young woman from Moldova, was found dead late Monday evening at the ''Prinses'' nightclub-cabaret in occupied Gerolakkos, where she had worked. ...

47. Meritocracy, privilege, and the Cypriot dream: Reflections on the English School controversy

Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ravages Gaza, school shootings plague the USA, natural disasters devastate the poorest regions, and here in Cyprus, an entire family recently perished in a tragic house fire....

48. Cyprus tax reform: Bold overhaul aims to boost economy but sparks debate

Cyprus is preparing to implement its first major tax reform in over two decades, aiming to modernize the tax system, boost competitiveness, and align with international standards....

49. ECHR ruling exposes Cypriot justice failures in gang rape case

A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has exposed serious flaws in the Cypriot justice system regarding a British teenager’s gang rape allegation....

50. Supreme Court upholds rejection of citizenship appeal

The Supreme Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by a foreign national challenging the rejection of their Cypriot citizenship application....

51. Supreme Court delays ruling on citizenship case for children of mixed marriages

The Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its decision on a high-profile citizenship case challenging the government’s policy on children born from mixed marriages....

52. Supreme Court ruling forces ''haircut'' victims to district courts

The Cyprus Supreme Court has confirmed that cases related to the controversial 2013 ''haircuts'' at Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank must be heard by District Courts, not the Administrative Court, according to a statement from the Legal Service. ...

53. 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....

54. Cyprus court halts sale of mortgaged property

In a landmark ruling, the Nicosia District Court has suspended the sale of mortgaged properties, citing illegalities in mortgage agreements....

55. Bizarre paramilitary group in Cyprus under investigation

A strange and alarming case has emerged in Cyprus, where authorities are investigating a shadowy group that claims to operate under its own legal and military codes, disregarding the authority of the state....

56. Cypriot judge banned for score fixing to secure Cyprus an Olympic spot

A top Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge has been banned for four years after an investigation found she manipulated scores to help a fellow Cypriot qualify for the Paris Olympics....

57. Homeless man fined for breaking into Larnaca social services office

A 25-year-old homeless man who broke into a Social Services office in Larnaca to find shelter was fined €300 after pleading guilty to unlawful entry and malicious damage....

58. New evidence and key testimony in 'Golden Passports' case

The trial linked to Cyprus' controversial naturalization scheme took a turn on Monday as new photographic and video evidence was introduced in court, while a police sergeant confirmed that an earlier investigation into leaked documents had been closed....

59. Authorities take action on company for dumping animals illegally in Meniko

Authorities are cracking down on a company responsible for illegally dumping dead animals in Meniko, with fines and possible legal action on the way, the Director of Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pipis, confirmed on Friday....

60. Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....