Ex-Russian Potash CEO Found Dead on Cyprus Beach
#Cyprus #RussiaThe body of Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of Russia's Uralkali, was found on a Cyprus beach. He was reported missing in January. Baumgertner was detained in Belarus in 2013 after a potash trade dispute. An investigation into his death is ongoing. read more
Cyprus disputes UN accusations of migrant pushbacks in Mediterranean
#Cyprus #UNHCRThe UN refugee agency accuses Cyprus of pushing back migrant boats, while Cyprus denies the claims. A recent clash unfolded after Cypriot authorities rescued survivors and bodies from a sunken boat. The government insists it does not engage in pushbacks. read more
ECHR: Cyprus Failed British Woman Alleging Gang-Rape by Israelis
#Cyprus #ECHRAuthorities in Cyprus failed to properly investigate a British woman's allegations of gang rape by Israeli tourists in Ayia Napa. The woman retracted her statement after hours of interrogation without legal representation, leading to a suspended jail sentence. The ECHR ruled in her favor, awarding damages. read more
Syrian captain jailed for girl's death on overloaded migrant boat
#Cyprus #MigrantBoatA Syrian man in Cyprus was sentenced to three years in jail for negligence leading to the death of a 3-year-old girl on an overloaded migrant boat. The captain failed to provide adequate supplies, resulting in dehydration. read more
United Nations to Restart Peace Talks for Divided Cyprus
#Cyprus #UNpeaceTalksThe UN aims to restart peace talks for Cyprus after the collapse of negotiations in 2017. Turkey pushes for a two-state solution, while Greek Cypriots oppose it, fearing a permanent Turkish military presence. UN Secretary-General plans an informal meeting in Switzerland in March. read more
Cyprus President takes swift action after murderer's escape scandal
#Cyprus #PoliceChiefFiredCyprus President fired police chief, deputy, and prisons director after convicted murderer's escape during a family visit. Second escape for the killer nicknamed 'the hairdresser'. Replacements appointed swiftly. Public outrage over the incident amid concerns of corruption and ineptitude in the country. read more
Cyprus President Dismisses Officials Over Murderer's Embarrassing Escape
#Cyprus #EscapeIncidentCyprus President dismisses police chief, deputy, and prison director after convicted killer's escape during a family visit. The manhunt ended with the murderer's arrest after public outrage. Three officers and four prison guards suspended. Corruption allegations challenge police force's reputation. read more
Cyprus-Greece Undersea Electricity Cable Project Receives 1.9 Billion Euro Approval
#Cyprus #GreeceCyprus has approved a 1.9 billion euro undersea electricity cable project to connect its grid with Greece's, funded partly by the EU. The cable aims to reduce electricity bills, end energy isolation, and attract investors. The project is part of Cyprus's economic development plans. read more
#Cyprus #UNPeacekeepers
Tensions rise in Cyprus buffer zone as Turkish Cypriots challenge U.N. peacekeepers in violation of the neutral territory. Concerns heighten as a 70% increase in breaches observed in 2024, posing a risk of potential conflict escalation; urgent need for dialogue to prevent hostilities. read more