Cabinet on Wednesday decided to revoke the Cypriot citizenship of Malaysian-born Jho Low, an internationally wanted fugitive.Though the decision was taken last year, Low filed an appeal prompting an independent committee to re-examine the case. Government sources told the Cyprus Mail the committee decided to reject the appeal, prompting the interior minister to put the … Read more
Authorities are close to completing an investigation into how Malaysian fugitive Jho Low obtained Cypriot citizenship in 2015. Low, wanted for allegedly embezzling billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund, acquired a Cypriot passport through the country’s citizenship by investment program. The investigation involves an international arrest warrant and the potential confiscation of a villa Low purchased in Ayia Napa. Despite initial delays, Low’s citizenship was revoked in May 2023, leading to an appeal filed with the Supreme Court. Low denies wrongdoing and his whereabouts are unknown.
Fterikoudes mukhtar Modestos Iacovou testified against Tamassos Bishop Isaias in a case brought by suspended monks of the Osiou Avakoum monastery. He stated that vehicles from the bishopric were loaded with icons from the monastery. The community council has asked for the monks to be brought back so the monastery can function normally. The community has supported the monastery and donated properties for its construction. Monks’ lawyers claim the investigation process against them is illegal.
Archbishop Georgios, the Archbishop of Cyprus, stated that the case of the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk is within the Statute of the Church and is legal. He assured that the trial will be conducted normally.
The Archbishop stated that the events at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are within the statute of the Church and legal, and the trial will proceed normally.
Monks embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal have stated that the investigative committee’s procedures are illegal. The church’s 2021 ruling required investigative committees to have three members, while the church’s establishment charter stipulates five members.
A child suffered vision loss after playing with a laser toy, prompting the state health services organisation (Okypy) to issue a warning over laser pointers and toys.
Fact: DKNY, distributed in Cyprus by the Fais Group, hosted an opening party at its new store in Nicosia to debut its “Heart of NY Capsule” collection.
Church leaders are encouraged to speak out about the Cyprus issue and other topics, with their thoughts shared on CyBC. Archbishop George emphasizes the long history of Greeks in Cyprus and the passing on of traditions to future generations. The author, though not religious, appreciates the Archbishop’s message of hope and reunion in the afterlife. Archbishop George also stresses the importance of not resting until the Cyprus issue is resolved, as time is running out for everyone. The author questions the Archbishop’s belief that everything ends with the current generation, urging him to consider the perspectives of past leaders and future generations.
Fact: Archbishop Georgios stated that accepting Turkey’s conditions to resume talks for the Cyprus problem would be a mistake.