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Government taking away passports from dozens of investors

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Government taking away passports from dozens of investors

Cypriot authorities are revoking the citizenship of 68 investors and 165 dependents next week due to criminal offenses pending against them. Among those affected are individuals from China, Russia, and India. The decision to strip citizenship was made based on information provided by Interpol regarding various criminal charges, such as fraud and bribery, that carry significant prison sentences. The individuals have the right to appeal the decision with the Independent Authority on Citizenship Debarment.

Famagusta Police arrest eight in undocumented work raid

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Famagusta Police arrest eight in undocumented work raid

A joint operation by the Alien and Migration Department and the Ministry of Labour in Famagusta district targeted a building renovation site to investigate undeclared work, social security violations, minimum wage issues, and illegal employment. Eight foreign nationals were arrested, six for working without proper documentation and two for residing in the country illegally. The employer of four individuals, a 69-year-old man, confessed to the offences. Investigations are ongoing to identify the remaining employers. The Ayia Napa Police Station is handling the investigation for the five documented cases of illegal employment.

Cyprus a , ‘strong member’ of European Public Prosecutor’s Office

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Cyprus a , ‘strong member’ of European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Cyprus is a robust member of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) with ten active investigations in Cyprus and assistance in 58 cases involving other participating member states.

Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

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Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

Fact: Former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas was sentenced to more than 40 years in jail for instigating protests in 2014 triggered by an Islamic State attack on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani.

Court reduces paedophile, ’s sentence by six months

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Court reduces paedophile, ’s sentence by six months

The court of appeal reduced the sentence of a convicted paedophile by six months.

‘, Eunuch Maker’ jailed for penis, testicles amputations

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‘, Eunuch Maker’ jailed for penis, testicles amputations

Fact: Marius Gustavson, the ringleader of an extreme body modification conspiracy, was jailed for a minimum of 22 years in a London court for cutting off men’s genitals and uploading videos to his ‘Eunuch Maker’ website.

Paphos man, 82, arrested after firing shotgun over loud music complaint; four injured

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Paphos man, 82, arrested after firing shotgun over loud music complaint; four injured

An 82-year-old man in Paphos fired a shotgun into the air to stop late-night music from a nearby recreation centre, resulting in minor injuries to four patrons. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, bodily harm, and firearm offences. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Spain, ’s ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

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Spain, ’s ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions. The High Court will also try the former coach of the women’s national team, Jorge Vilda, the team’s current sporting director, Albert Luque, and the federation’s head of marketing, Ruben Rivera. The court set a bail of 65,000 euros for Rubiales’ charge of sexual assault and another 65,000 euros to be posted jointly between Rubiales, Vilda, Luque, and Rivera for the coercion charge.

Kevin Spacey overturns UK ruling in sex assault case over lawyers’ mistake

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Kevin Spacey overturns UK ruling in sex assault case over lawyers’ mistake

Kevin Spacey overturned a London court ruling that found him liable for an alleged sexual assault after his lawyers failed to serve a defense in a civil lawsuit. The man suing Spacey for the assault will now proceed to a full trial.

Road safety top of north, ’s agenda after Greek Cypriot death

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Road safety top of north, ’s agenda after Greek Cypriot death

Fact: Greek Cypriot Photis Photiou died in a road accident in the north, and his wife was injured in the crash.