Pandemic has ‘highlighted Cyprus’ need for digital transformation’
The pandemic highlighted the country’s need for digital transformation, especially in key areas such as justice, the deputy minister for research, innovation and digital policy...
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Attorney-general denies denigrating judiciary
Attorney-general Costas Clerides denied on Wednesday that he had ever disrespected the judiciary and its officers during a public spat earlier this year that eventually...
Greco suggestions ‘not optional’
HEAD of the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption watchdog Greco warned Cyprus on Friday that it’s recommendations were not ‘optional’ and urged the government to implement...
Cyprus deficient in applying Greco standards
Cyprus has been deficient in implementing the recommendations of the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (Greco) regarding transparency within the judiciary, the...
Markides says supreme court chief should not be pressured to resign
Former Attorney-general Alecos Markides believes Supreme Court President Myron Nicolatos should not resign but he conceded the judicial system needed an overhaul given some outdated...
‘Must do better’ over corruption, CoE tells Cyprus
A Council of Europe report on corruption took Cyprus to task on Wednesday for fully implementing only two of its 16 recommendations concerning MPs, judges...
Poland debates bill critics say undermines judiciary
Surrounded by security guards and amid opposition deputies’ shouts of “shame” and “disgrace”, Poland‘s parliament debated a bill on Tuesday that critics say would erode the...
‘House has no authority to interfere in executive’s power to administer state property’
Two bills passed by parliament last year – on denationalisations and the judiciary – were judged unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, it was announced on...
Nearly 20,000 Turkish officials suspended or detained
By Humeyra Pamuk and Ercan Gurses Turkey purged its police on Monday after rounding up thousands of soldiers in the wake of a failed military coup,...
New movement launched to ‘bring back the stolen money’
By Angelos Anastasiou The creation of a new movement under the name “Bring back the stolen money” was announced on Thursday by lawyer Eleni Vrahimi,...
Turkish PM tightens grip on judiciary in parliament vote
Turkey’s parliament approved a law boosting government control over the appointment of judges and prosecutors on Saturday, after a heated debate and a brawl that...
Turkey’s Gul urges judiciary to stay impartial in graft investigation
Turkish President Abdullah Gul urged the judiciary to remain impartial as it pursues a corruption investigation shaking the government, warning on Friday of grave economic...
Turkish military seeks review of coup plot convictions
Turkey’s military said on Thursday it had filed a criminal complaint over court cases involving members of the armed forces, a move which could pave...