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Disciplinary action begins against CyBC director general for mismanagement
Disciplinary proceedings have begun at state broadcaster CyBC against director general Thanasis Tsokos for allegations of abuse of power and financial mismanagement. The board of CyBC is meeting to appoint a Deputy Director General to ensure normal operation. A decision for a disciplinary investigation into Tsokos was made by the cabinet on April 30, 2024, with Emmanuella Lambrianidou appointed as the investigating officer.
CyBC director general reported missing in action
Thanasis Tsokos, the director general of state broadcaster CyBC, has been missing for almost a month. The interior ministry has been searching for him since mid-May to deliver a letter about disciplinary action. Tsokos is facing ten allegations related to the operations of CyBC, including mismanagement of tenders and changes in companies that affect the budget. An investigator will examine if there is corruption or waste of public funds and abuse of power. Many decisions at CyBC have been put on hold due to Tsokos’ absence.
UK, ’s first black woman MP barred from running for Labour
Diane Abbott, Britain’s first black woman lawmaker, was barred from running as a Labour candidate in the July 4 election after being suspended for comments about Jews and racism.
Education ministry working on mobile phone ban in secondary schools
The education ministry in Cyprus is working on a bill to introduce the same penalties for secondary school students using mobile phones in class as those currently enforced in primary schools.
Man guilty of sexually abusing 11-year-old foster daughter
A 50-year-old man was convicted on 15 charges of sexually abusing his 11-year-old foster daughter over the course of a year, as ruled by a court in Limassol. The man committed the crimes against the minor in the home where she lived as a foster child. The court found prosecutors’ witnesses credible and the defense witnesses, including the accused, unreliable. The defendant denied the charges, leading to a trial. The victim, now 14, was placed in the foster home three years ago after receiving little affection from her biological parents. She eventually spoke out about the abuse, leading to a complaint with authorities and the subsequent prosecution at the Limassol Criminal Court.
NGO calls for greater Gesy oversight
The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) called for systematic checks of Gesy to avoid corruption and ensure full transparency in the health system.
Suspect for Menidi woman’s murder led before examining magistrate
A 50-year-old Albanian man confessed to stabbing his 40-year-old estranged wife to death in the west Athens suburb of Menidi. He was charged with murder, illegally bearing weapons, and illegal weapons use. The victim had previously reported him for domestic violence in 2013 and 2022. The suspect’s trial was postponed to March 18, 2025.
Monks testify over scandal-hit Osiou Avakoum
Monks Isiais and Timotheos from the Osiou Avakoum monastery testified before a church investigative committee for around two hours each.
UK universities threatened by plunging international student numbers
Britain should avoid further restricting international student numbers to prevent universities from collapsing, as foreign registrations for next year have plummeted. The government has sought to reduce the number of students coming to Britain, including preventing some post-graduate students from bringing family members. The Migration Advisory Committee warned that more restrictions on the graduate route could lead to job losses, course closures, and potential institution failures. The committee found no evidence of widespread abuse in the graduate route, with students from India, Nigeria, China, and Pakistan accounting for 70% of graduate visas. The CBI emphasized the importance of British universities as a major export success.