Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
The complex terrorism case involving 41-year-old Orkhan Asadov, accused of recruiting and organizing criminal activities against Israelis in Nicosia, reached a critical point. The trial within a trial process concluded with final arguments from both sides, and the judicial panel reserved its decision for July 5. The defense attorneys argued that the Police accessed the defendants’ mobile phones unlawfully, while the prosecuting authority defended the legality of the procedures. The case began after Asadov’s arrest in September 2021, and he denies charges related to terrorism, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.
The Supreme Constitutional Court is set to announce its decision on June 5 on whether attorney-general George Savvides is constitutionally allowed to initiate dismissal proceedings against auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides.
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.
The World Bank’s ICSID tribunal rejected a 0 million claim by depositors and bondholders of Laiki Bank and the Bank of Cyprus, finding the bail-in measures implemented during the financial crisis to be a legitimate exercise of Cyprus’ regulatory power.
– The opposition proceedings in the case brought against auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides by attorney-general George Savvides were filed by Odysseas’ team of lawyers.
– The opposition is based on two points: the application of the AG to the constitutional council is groundless and the AG does not have the authority to seek the sacking of an independent state official.
– Odysseas’ camp is applying pressure on the president to publicly side with him.
– The head of the anti-corruption authority demanded criminal charges against the drug squad chief, possibly linked to the Odysseas-Savvides clash.
– Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah urged Syrians to head for Cyprus and Europe to pressure Brussels to give Lebanon more funds for Syrian refugees.
– Parents were upset over the difficulty of questions in modern Greek exams for secondary school students.
– State hospital nursing unions are threatening industrial action if more nurses are not hired.
– The president announced the decision to appoint two criminal investigators before the cabinet approved it.
President Nikos Christodoulides attempted to prevent a case being filed for the removal of Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Odysseas Michaelides has until May 17 to object to the case brought to the Supreme Constitutional Court to have him removed from his role. Michaelides’ legal team will not contest that attorney-general George Savvides has no right to apply to have him relieved of his duty, but will make this case later during legal proceedings.
The office of the Data Protection Commissioner received inquiries and complaints about the legality of installing CCTV systems in private kindergartens. Kindergarten administrations are allowed to operate CCTV systems at entrances, exits, and adjacent private parking areas, but not in indoor spaces, classrooms, common areas, toilets, or playgrounds. Recording sound at kindergartens is also not allowed under any circumstances.