Limassol District Court

Limassol driver acquitted in 2019 death of school inspector

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Limassol driver acquitted in 2019 death of school inspector

A 41-year-old driver was acquitted by the Limassol District Court in the 2019 death of school inspector Petros Petrou, 62. The victim was struck by the defendant’s vehicle while crossing a street, and factors such as inadequate lighting and the victim’s dark clothing were considered in the ruling. The Court found the driver was not reckless, driving within the speed limit and designated lane. Expert testimony showed the collision was unavoidable due to a short reaction time. Improvements have been made to the road since the accident. The family of the deceased may choose to appeal the decision.

Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s murder ‘proved the existence of the deep state’

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Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s murder ‘proved the existence of the deep state’

Fact: The Green Party stated that the murder of Thanasis Nicolaou “proved the existence of the deep state” and that his mother was vindicated by the court’s decision that he died by strangulation and not suicide.

Thanasis Nicolaou murder ruling paves way for new probe to find killers

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Thanasis Nicolaou murder ruling paves way for new probe to find killers

Judge Doria Varoshiotou ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou’s death was a result of criminal strangulation, overturning previous claims of suicide. This decision marks a significant victory for Nicolaou’s family, paving the way for further investigation into his death. The Law Office’s handling of the case was criticized by the judge for maintaining a suicide narrative and questioning the validity of forensic findings. Panikos Stavrianos intends to appeal the ruling, while the pathologists’ findings supported the conclusion of strangulation based on neck bruises and bone injuries.

10 arrested after scuffle with police released

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10 arrested after scuffle with police released

Ten people arrested after scuffle with police during protest in Limassol were released on Monday. One police officer was injured with injuries to his pelvis and knee. The protesters were demonstrating over the death of 24-year-old Bangladeshi national Anisur Rahman, who died after jumping from a fifth-floor apartment during a police raid. Police accused the protesters of various offenses, including assaulting a police officer. Police do not require a warrant to enter residential properties for certain purposes.

Court dismisses lawsuits over 2013 Laiki Bank haircut

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Court dismisses lawsuits over 2013 Laiki Bank haircut

Limassol district court dismissed four consolidated lawsuits against the now-defunct Laiki Bank of Cyprus, the Central Bank of Cyprus, and the Republic of Cyprus concerning the 2013 haircut. The court ruled that the defendants were not aware of the consequences of their actions at the time, and the restructuring measures did not leave depositors in a worse situation than if the bank had undergone liquidation. The court also found that the allegations of constitutional and human rights violations lacked substantiation.

Limassol Court dismisses depositor claims over 2013 haircut

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Limassol Court dismisses depositor claims over 2013 haircut

The Limassol District Court dismissed lawsuits filed by depositors against Cyprus Popular Bank, the Central Bank of Cyprus, and the Republic of Cyprus regarding the 2013 haircut. The Court ruled that the defendants did not act negligently or breach any duty, and the resolution measures did not put depositors in a worse position than a bank liquidation scenario. The claims of constitutionality and human rights violations were deemed non-essential and unsubstantiated.