Search

61. A black day for justice in Cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....

62. French Court clears Cyprus in $1.4 billion FBME Bank case

France’s highest court has brought an end to the $1.4 billion legal battle over the resolution of FBME Bank, ruling that the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) acted prudently and did not breach any obligations under a bilateral investment treaty between Cyprus and Lebanon....

63. Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...

64. Occupied Cyprus fails to elect new House Speaker

Efforts to elect a new ‘parliamentary president’ in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus stalled on Monday, as multiple rounds of voting ended in deadlock. ...

65. ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....

66. EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...

67. EU Court blocks partial 'safe' zones for refugee returns

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......

68. Caught between a rock and a hard place

According to Kathimerini's Manolis Kostidis, Turkey is navigating a tense situation following Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel....

69. Avvakoum: Synodal Court removes two monks amid misconduct allegations

The Synodal Court of the Church of Cyprus has removed Archimandrites Nektarios and Porphyrios from their positions following allegations related to financial and moral misconduct at the Holy Monastery of Saint Abbacum. ...

70. Far-right Freedom Party wins big in Austria election

Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......

71. Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...

72. 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....

73. 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, ...

74. 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....

75. The fall of a 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.''...

76. Germany’s hardline on Syrian deportations gives Cyprus green light for returns

In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....

77. EU cuts funds to Hungary over unpaid asylum fine

The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....

78. 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. ...

79. 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....

80. Sweden to pay migrants up to $34,000 to return home

Sweden is making significant changes to its migrant policies, marking a ''paradigm shift'' aimed at reversing decades of leniency. ...

81. Cyprus' Supreme Court suspends Auditor General (UPDATE)

UPDATE: The Supreme Constitutional Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, citing misconduct and incompetence....

82. Court boosts doctors' monthly payments in €1.3 million malpractice case

In a recent decision, Cyprus’s Court of Appeal increased the monthly repayment amounts required from three doctors who were found liable for medical negligence. ...

83. €13 billion tax bill for Apple, €2.4 billion fine for Google

Apple has lost its legal battle against a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill after Europe’s top court ruled in favor of the European Commission on Tuesday....

84. Hungary offers free travel to Brussels for migrants in response to EU fines

Hungary’s government reaffirmed Friday its plan to offer asylum seekers free, one-way travel to Brussels, aiming to pressure the European Union to ease fines over Hungary's strict asylum policies. ...

85. Illegal monastery remains standing despite demolition order

A monastery owned by the Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta, illegally built in the protected Cape Greco area, remains standing despite court orders to demolish it, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

86. Tuesday is Cyprus' last chance to end its energy isolation

A crucial meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday hopes to resolve months of tensions surrounding the Israel-Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a key energy link between Europe and the Mediterranean....

87. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

88. Google faces potential breakup over monopoly findings

The U.S. Department of Justice is exploring the possibility of breaking up Google following a recent federal court ruling that found the tech giant guilty of violating antitrust laws....

89. 91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...

90. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....