A hearing against a German woman, 49, accused of usurping Greek Cypriot properties in the north was postponed on Tuesday for a week, so the defence can prepare their case.

According to what was heard in court on Tuesday, defence lawyer Soteris Argyrou asked for the postponement to review the witness testimony and evidence received from the prosecution.

The woman appeared in Nicosia criminal court for the first time on Tuesday.

The next hearing date was set for October 2 when the suspect will respond to charges against her, until when she will remain in custody.

Argyrou said he intends to raise objections to the jurisdiction and bias of the court.

He also indicated that the woman intends to plead not guilty to the charges against her.

The German woman was arrested on July 7. She is alleged to be the founder and director of a German company, which advertises and promotes for sale homes located in the Olive trees village and Aelita Garden Resort complexes in occupied Ayios Amvrosios, Kyrenia.

The complexes are being built by the Kayim Group on land owned by Greek Cypriots.

The value of Olive trees village is estimated at almost €3 million.