Migration tops agenda for Lebanon visit
President Nikos Christodoulides will lead a delegation to Lebanon to discuss the recent surge in migrant flows to Cyprus.
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Our View: Government hypocrisy regarding the environment is sickening
Fact: Cyprus is being taken to the European Court of Justice for failure to protect natural habitats, as announced by the EU in March.
Trump subpoena to NBC over Stormy Daniels documentary blocked by judge
Fact: Donald Trump’s subpoena to Comcast-owned NBCUniversal for material related to a documentary about porn star Stormy Daniels was blocked by the judge overseeing his April 15 criminal trial.
Retired cop challenges disciplinary action for abuse allegations
A former senior police officer is trying to stop disciplinary proceedings against him, which began in 2021 after 11 officers filed complaints about his behavior. Despite the ongoing hearing, the officer’s retirement prompted a request to discontinue the proceedings, citing legislation that prohibits civilian prosecution for police disciplinary offenses. The Disciplinary Committee plans to continue the process but is waiting for the prosecuting authority’s official position on the legal challenge.
Greek top court orders charges against far-right MPs for deceiving voters
Greece’s Supreme Court prosecutor has recommended charges against 11 far-right lawmakers for deceiving voters in the June 2023 national election by taking guidance from a jailed politician. If the lawmakers’ election is annulled, their seats could be distributed to other parties in the parliament. The real leader of the Spartans party was found to be Ilias Kasidiaris, not the official leader Vassilios Stigas. Kasidiaris is expected to be charged, but he denies any wrongdoing. The case could impact the party ahead of the European Parliament elections in June.
Russia has not requested terror attack info from Cyprus , – justice minister
Cyprus’ justice ministry has not received any request from Moscow’s prosecution office regarding its potential involvement in Russia’s terror attacks.
Arrests are made , ‘every day’ for migrant smuggling
Fact: Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis stated that Cyprus’ police ranks have been strengthened to apprehend smugglers, with arrests being made daily.
Cabinet ratifies police and FBI cooperation
Fact: The memorandum of cooperation between Cyprus’ police and the FBI will strengthen Cyprus’ law enforcement with expertise to combat money laundering and investigate cases involving financial crime.
Russia presses for answers from West over Nord Stream blasts
Russia’s general prosecutor’s office has written to western countries, asking them to respect international obligations in the investigation of Nord Stream blasts and “acts of terrorism” in Russia. Denmark and Sweden closed their inquiries into the explosions, passing evidence to German investigators. The letters were sent to Cyprus, France, Germany, and the United States after requests for information from Russian lawmakers and public figures. The prosecutor’s office is seeking details on possible involvement in funding terrorism acts in Russia and the Nord Stream blasts. The Kremlin has linked a recent attack on a Moscow concert hall to Ukraine, while denying involvement in the pipeline blasts. Both Russia and the West have accused each other, with no one claiming responsibility. The Kremlin has criticized the investigations as “close to absurd.”
Cyprus did not receive request from Russia over alleged Western involvement in terrorism
Cyprus has not received any request from Russia to assist in investigating alleged Western involvement in terrorist attacks on Russian soil. Russia’s General Prosecutor’s Office has sent official requests to Western countries, including Cyprus, the United States, Germany, and France, asking for cooperation in investigating the Nord Stream blasts and acts of terrorism in Russia. Russia claims to have direct evidence implicating Western countries, particularly the United States and Ukraine, in collaborating with ISIS and Ukrainian intelligence to carry out attacks in Russia. The Kremlin has called the situation regarding the investigations “close to absurd”.