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Three arrested for working illegally in Paphos
Three people were arrested in Paphos for working illegally in the town. Two men were working at a restaurant, and a woman was working at the Paphos market illegally.
Our View: Cyprus has much to celebrate when it comes to its EU membership
Cyprus has been a member of the European Union for 20 years, leading to political, economic, and social growth. Membership has brought about increased accountability, transparency, and protection of citizens’ rights. The EU has also provided a level of security and protection against Turkey. However, membership has led to complacency regarding the Cyprus problem, with politicians believing there is no need for a settlement. President Nikos Christodoulides believes that the country has transformed for the better in the past 20 years.
Cyprus contributes to busting EU cryptocurrency scam
Fact: Cyprus played a crucial role in busting an Austrian cryptocurrency scam that resulted in six arrests across three EU countries.
Slovenia to recognise Palestinian state by mid-June
The Slovenian government has initiated the procedure for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a way to help end the conflict in Gaza. This decision was made to encourage negotiations and speed up dialogue in the United Nations for a ceasefire and a two-state solution. Other European Union member states are also considering recognizing a Palestinian state, with Slovenia aiming to complete the recognition process by June 13 at the latest. Israel has criticized this move, calling it a “prize for terrorism” that could hinder peaceful resolution to the conflict.
‘Police conducting hotel checks by the book’
Police have been conducting checks at hotels in accordance with procedures following complaints from the hoteliers’ association (Pasyxe) about raids causing panic. Several complaints had been filed against a hotel group in the Paphos area. Arrests related to combating illegal employment in Cyprus had doubled within a year in the Paphos area. Labor Minister Yiannis Panyiotou emphasized the need to tackle illegal and undeclared work effectively. The general director of Pasyxe suggested that police could have conducted operations with more discretion, particularly in the incident in Paphos where around 30 police officers caused panic by entering a hotel.
High-profile suspects back in court over fake diploma scandal
– Two high-profile suspects in the north’s fake diploma scandal appeared in court in Morphou.
– Serdal Gunduz threatened the university’s vice rector and forced him to sign degree certificates obtained through illegal means.
– Gunduz holds residence permits in Greece and Russia, making him a flight risk.
– Sefa Karahasan’s degree certificate was signed by someone other than the university’s rector.
– Karahasan was given a 100,000TL bail with two guarantors.
– Opposition party CHP deputy leader criticized the government for appointing Karahasan as TRT’s Cyprus correspondent.
– The fake diploma scandal involved multiple high-profile figures in the north’s education system.
– Turkey’s higher education council announced intentions to prepare a report on the state of the north’s education system.
– Former ‘education minister’ Kemal Durust was arrested for fraudulently obtaining money and his wife was arrested for receiving a fake diploma.
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Christodoulides , ‘cannot understand’ why Tatar refused meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides said he “cannot understand” why Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar declined the chance of a tripartite meeting with himself and United Nations Envoy Maria Angela Holguin.
HTFX becomes gold sponsor for Tziortzis
HTFX has become the gold sponsor of Cypriot EuroNASCAR driver Vladimiros Tziortzis, who is competing in the Nascar Whelen Euro Series Championship with Italian Academy Motorsports driving a Ford Mustang V8.