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Deloitte Cyprus announces three new partners

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Deloitte Cyprus announces three new partners

Deloitte Cyprus has appointed three new partners, Yiannis Ioannides, Andreas Yiouselli, and Panayiotis Marinou, in the Risk Advisory and Tax & Legal practices effective from June 1, 2024. The new partners have distinct skillsets in cyber, corporate affairs, and local and international tax advisory that are significant to the market. CEO Pieris Markou stated that becoming a partner is a significant career milestone earned by merit and recognition of passion and dedication. The new partners exemplify outstanding leadership capabilities and have made significant contributions to the organization’s growth. Markou emphasized the diverse and deep expertise present throughout the organization and expressed confidence in the positive impact the new partners will have on clients, employees, and society.

Beckham swaps beekeeping tips with King Charles

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Beckham swaps beekeeping tips with King Charles

David Beckham has been appointed as an ambassador for the King’s Foundation after meeting with King Charles III at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire. During their visit, Beckham and the King exchanged “beekeeping tips”. Beckham expressed his excitement about promoting the foundation’s education programs and helping young people gain more access to nature. The foundation, previously known as the Prince’s Foundation, focuses on education, community revitalization, and sustainability initiatives. King Charles III, who founded the foundation, recently returned to public duties after receiving cancer treatment earlier in the year.

Town planning department shut from June 14 for local government transition

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Town planning department shut from June 14 for local government transition

The district offices of the Department for Town Planning and Housing will close on June 14 and will no longer accept applications from the public. The closure is in preparation for the transition to a new system of local government starting on July 1, with five district-level organizations taking over the department’s role.

It will need courage and willingness of all parties to restart the talks, says German Ambassador

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It will need courage and willingness of all parties to restart the talks, says German Ambassador

Germany and Europe are preparing for two significant events: the European Parliament elections and the UEFA EURO 2024 football tournament in Germany. The German Ambassador to Cyprus expressed concern about the rise of right-wing parties in the elections and emphasized Germany’s support for a solution to the Cyprus issue based on UN resolutions. Germany aims to host EURO 2024 as a symbol of cohesion in Europe, promoting sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Germany also advocates for a strong and united EU, despite facing challenges like Putin’s war in Ukraine. The 2004 enlargement of the EU serves as a lesson on the importance of unity and speaking with one voice in foreign policy. Germany’s proposals for EU decision-making reform aim to ensure the Union remains capable of action. Germany is committed to supporting Cyprus in finding a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue, emphasizing the importance of confidence-building between Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities.

Cyprus implemented GRECO recommendations for judges, not MPs or prosecutors

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Cyprus implemented GRECO recommendations for judges, not MPs or prosecutors

Cyprus has fully implemented 75% of the recommendations regarding prosecutors, but only 25% of the recommendations regarding MPs.

Panikkos Vakkou appointed CySEC vice chairman

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Panikkos Vakkou appointed CySEC vice chairman

Panikkos Vakkou has been appointed as vice chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) by the Cabinet. Neophytos Lambertides has also been appointed as a member of the commission.

Our View: No state official should stay in their post until retirement

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Our View: No state official should stay in their post until retirement

The permanence of appointments to certain positions such as auditor-general, attorney-general, and deputy attorney-general in Cyprus is being questioned. The idea of permanence was to safeguard independence and objectivity, but it could lead to complacency and lack of motivation. It is suggested that non-renewable contracts with an eight-year term would be more suitable to prevent long-term stays in these positions. The constitution may need to be amended to allow for fixed-term contracts instead of permanent appointments.

Disciplinary action begins against CyBC director general for mismanagement

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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.

Mother of murdered soldier demands justice in protest

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Mother of murdered soldier demands justice in protest

– Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother, Andriana, called for justice over her son’s murder while in the National Guard in 2005.
– After 19 years of efforts by the family, the cause of Thanasis’s death was proven, leading to a new investigation being launched by the present government.
– Andriana Nicolaou asked for the constitution to be immediately amended to separate the powers of the attorney-general and appoint an independent person in charge of criminal proceedings.
– She also called for Thanasis’s case to be kept away from all previous parties involved and for continuous, detailed, and accurate information on the progress of the new investigation.

Legal challenge to protection of competition tenure put to rest

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Legal challenge to protection of competition tenure put to rest

The Supreme Constitutional Court upheld an appeals-court ruling that the second-term appointment of Loukia Christodoulou as Commissioner for the Protection of Competition was legal. This decision ensures that every fine issued by the commissioner during her tenure is now secure and cannot be challenged.