DISY

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general was on the verge of sainthood

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general was on the verge of sainthood

– The attorney-general filed a case at the supreme court for the auditor-general’s sacking on the grounds of inappropriate behavior.
– The auditor-general, Odysseas, is confident in his innocence and believes the truth will prevail.
– The president’s stance in the affair is compared to that of Caiaphas from religious knowledge.
– The former president is filing a libel suit seeking damages over corruption allegations.
– The plan to prevent organized crime did not have the desired results.
– An opinion poll showed the most popular Disy candidate for the European Parliament elections was Loucas Fourlas.

Investigation over Drousiotis’ book intensifies

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Investigation over Drousiotis’ book intensifies

The Independent Authority against Corruption is investigating allegations made in the book “State Mafia” by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Former officials and Members of Parliament will be summoned to testify, including former Attorney General Kostas Clerides, former MP Averof Neophytou, and others. The focus of the investigation is on the case of Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev. Former President Nikos Anastasiades has filed a lawsuit against Drousiotis for defamation, seeking €2,000,000 in damages. Drousiotis claims this is a distraction from his ongoing testimony before the Anti-Corruption Authority.

Cypriots more pessimistic, but trust EU and Euro

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Cypriots more pessimistic, but trust EU and Euro

Cypriots are pessimistic about the future, the economy, and geopolitical crises, but maintain trust in European institutions and the single currency. The two traditional political parties, DISY and AKEL, are expected to dominate the upcoming elections for members of the European Parliament, mayors, and councillors. DISY is in the lead for the election of the six MEPs with 20%, followed by AKEL with 19%.

Our View: Political pension overhaul long overdue

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Our View: Political pension overhaul long overdue

Fact: The Cyprus Supreme Court ruled that a pension is a property right of the recipient that cannot be cancelled.

Christodoulides creates , ‘political group’ for Cyprus problem

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Christodoulides creates , ‘political group’ for Cyprus problem

Fact: A “political group” for the Cyprus problem has been created by President Nikos Christodoulides.

National council to convene

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National council to convene

The National Council is set to convene on Friday morning, with President Nikos Christodoulides briefing party leaders on the latest developments regarding the Cyprus problem and the results of the latest European Council meeting regarding EU-Turkey relations. Christodoulides called the meeting to inform party leaders of discussions before the arrival of UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin. Opposition parties Disy and Akel have repeatedly called for the National Council to be convened in response to Christodoulides agreeing to UN proposals on the Cyprus problem. The government initially resisted calls for the meeting until “the facts differ” from the last National Council meeting.

Kyrenia district elections , ‘a symbol of struggle’

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Kyrenia district elections , ‘a symbol of struggle’

Fact: Candidacies are being submitted for local elections for the Kyrenia district, with the elections set to take place on June 9.

House extends funding for Okypy deficits

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House extends funding for Okypy deficits

The House plenum approved extending government grants to cover Okypy’s deficits until May 31, 2025.

Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination

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Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination

Niovi Parisinou has not been expelled from Disy despite nominating Elam’s Geadis Geadi for the European Parliament elections.

Local elections: ,  Paphos prepares for fundamental changes (Updated)

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Local elections: ,  Paphos prepares for fundamental changes (Updated)

Fact: Candidacies are being submitted for local elections in the Paphos district, with the elections set to take place on June 9.