Tag: scandal

“Golden passport” trial: Defence raises issue of abuse of power

An issue of abuse of power regarding one of the charges in the citizenship by naturalisation programme ("golden passports" scheme) trial was raised by...

Crete mafia scandal: priest blackmail and Cyprus relics

The Crete mafia scandal has dominated Greek headlines this week, with case files revealing shocking details about a sprawling criminal organisation active in Chania...

Scandal: tourist filmed pole dancing on Turkey flagpole

A scandal has erupted in Turkey after a tourist was filmed performing pole dancing on a flagpole bearing the Turkish flag. The incident has sparked...

ON THIS DAY: The Kenteris–Thanou Olympic scandal (2004)

On 12 August 2004, just hours before the Athens Olympics opening ceremony, Greece’s two biggest athletics stars — Kostas Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou —...

Fake doctors jailed – Scammed €86,000 from three elderly women

The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca has sentenced two defendants to concurrent prison terms of four years each, after finding them guilty—following a trial—on...

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Cyprus transport statistics: 4th in EU for cars, 2nd in air passengers

Cyprus transport statistics place the country fourth among EU...

Larnaca development projects surge in Oroklini, Livadia and Pyla

Larnaca development projects are accelerating rapidly in Oroklini, Livadia...

Iranian embassy claims foreign interference in Iran protests

The Iranian embassy in Cyprus has issued a statement...

“Myths and Tales of Cyprus” exhibition opens at European Parliament

The European Parliament in Strasbourg now hosts the "Myths...
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