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Suspension of Syrian asylum examinations already in force

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Suspension of Syrian asylum examinations already in force

The Republic of Cyprus has decided to suspend the examination of asylum applications from Syrian nationals. This decision is based on a European mechanism activated in cases of increased migratory flows. There are currently 10,000 pending applications, and the suspension will remain in effect until specific regions of Syria are designated as safe. The government intends to exhaust all available time frames before resuming the examination of applications. The return of Syrian migrants who do not receive asylum is challenging due to the situation in Syria. There is no legal basis for excluding a specific nationality from asylum applications, according to the Cyprus Refugee Council coordinator.

‘Turkey trying to justify aggression toward Cyprus’

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‘Turkey trying to justify aggression toward Cyprus’

Turkey is following an ‘à la carte’ approach to UN Security Council resolutions, rejecting or branding them as obsolete when they do not align with its narrative, according to the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michael.

Stakeholders to discuss Larnaca port impasse at Presidential Palace

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Stakeholders to discuss Larnaca port impasse at Presidential Palace

– Stakeholders are meeting to discuss the impasse over the future of the planned Larnaca marina and port revamp.
– Kition Ocean Holdings filed a case against the government for causing delays and breaching the contract.
– The government had been unwilling to meet the company to discuss a difference in a financial guarantee.
– Kition Ocean Holdings has been threatened by the government.

Cyprus suspends asylum processing for Syrians (Update)

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Cyprus suspends asylum processing for Syrians (Update)

Cyprus has suspended its processing of asylum claims for applicants of Syrian origin.

UK climate change minister Graham Stuart resigns

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UK climate change minister Graham Stuart resigns

Britain’s climate change minister Graham Stuart resigned from the government after eight years, saying it was the right time to step down.

The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts

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The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is working on upgrading the quality of local hotels and entertainment venues while also encouraging the development of camping in an organized fashion within non-residential areas. The proposed camp sites must be set up in wooded areas or areas to be planted by developers and have specific requirements such as sewage treatment plants, electricity, parking, fencing, and security. There are concerns about the haphazard development of these camp sites and potential ecological destruction in areas like Troodos and Akamas.

691 missing Greek Cypriots no longer sought

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691 missing Greek Cypriots no longer sought

691 Greek Cypriots who went missing during the Turkish invasion are not being sought by the Committee on Missing Persons or the Republic of Cyprus. This is due to pressure from the Turkish side to reduce the number of missing persons and the belief that these individuals were killed during hostilities. The issue of 565 fallen and 126 removed from the missing persons list was raised in a parliamentary committee session. Testimonies placing some of the 126 in certain locations have emerged, leading to their cases being reconsidered for investigation. Relatives of the missing are frustrated with the lack of effort to determine the fate of their loved ones.

Deceitful land transfers exposed in Pyrga

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Deceitful land transfers exposed in Pyrga

An order was issued by the District Court of Larnaca to freeze six plots of land, which were unlawfully transferred from deceased Turkish Cypriots to natural and legal persons. The freezing order represents a significant step in the ongoing investigation by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Larnaca. The case involves alleged falsification of documents by a group of Greek Cypriots to appropriate the frozen property, with potential involvement of officials from the Larnaca Land Registry. The investigation also looks into the role of a former lawyer who has been removed from the Pan-Cypriot Bar Association register. The alleged crimes took place in February and were discovered when an individual tried to secure a payment certificate from the community authority of Pyrga. The police are currently investigating the case.

Weekly IRS Roundup April 1 – April 5, 2024 | JD Supra

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Weekly IRS Roundup April 1 – April 5, 2024 | JD Supra

The IRS released guidance on corporate bond monthly yield curve, applicable federal rates, and proposed regulations on production tax credit.

Monks seek return amidst scandal

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Monks seek return amidst scandal

Monks suspected of involvement in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal in Fterikoudes, Nicosia, have requested permission to return to live at the monastery.