Newly declassified Soviet archives reveal that students from AKEL were allegedly used as 'couriers' by the KGB for transferring Russian rubles, suggesting illicit financial activities connected to Cyprus. Concurrently, investigations by the BBC and OCCRP have brought to light new details regarding the alleged involvement of Deloitte Cyprus with Roman Abramovich, prompting a statement from the company.

Sigmalive: New Soviet Archives: AKEL students as KGB couriers

Newly released Soviet archives suggest that AKEL students were used as 'couriers' for Russian rubles via the KGB, implicating them in illicit financial activities linked to Cyprus.

Sigmalive: BBC-OCCRP: Revelations about Deloitte Cyprus and Abramovich

Investigations by the BBC and OCCRP have uncovered new details regarding Deloitte Cyprus and its alleged involvement with Roman Abramovich, prompting a response from the company.

The Democratic Rally (DISY) continues to experience internal turmoil following Annita Demetriou's withdrawal from the presidential race. Averof Neofytou's leadership is reportedly causing dissatisfaction, while George Pamporidis is gaining support for his candidacy, with Ioannis Kasoulides expected to back him. Annita Demetriou has issued a public statement asserting that dignity cannot be slandered.

Politis: DISY: Averof's handling dissatisfaction, the front around Pamporidis and…

The withdrawal of Annita Dimitriou from the presidential race has not brought calm to DISY, with Averof Neofytou's handling causing reactions. Pamporidis's candidacy is gaining support, and Ioannis Kasoulidis is expected to back him. Those supporting Nikos Christodoulides reportedly favor Averof…

Philenews: Irene Charalambidou: AKEL Must Deny or Confirm Pamporidis Rumors

Irene Charalambidou is reigniting the discussion about George Pamporidis' potential candidacy in the 2023 presidential elections, denying she herself sought to run.

Sigmalive: Annita: Dignity is not slandered, shame on those who say it

Politician Annita makes a public statement asserting that dignity cannot be slandered and expressing shame towards those making false accusations.

Authorities have ordered the evacuation of a large apartment building in Larnaca after it was deemed highly dangerous, displacing numerous residents and businesses.

Philenews: Larnaca Apartment Building Declared Dangerous, Evacuation Underway

A large apartment building in Larnaca has been deemed highly dangerous, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for dozens of residents and businesses.

Veterinary services are preparing to cull 3,000 animals in the coming days after officially recording cases of foot-and-mouth disease that were identified over the summer across five livestock units.

Cyprus Mail: 3,000 Animals to be Culled After FMD Cases Unrecorded

Veterinary services will officially record 3,000 cases of foot-and-mouth disease identified in the summer across five livestock units, with the affected animals scheduled for culling within days.

A gynecologist is currently under investigation for alleged medical errors, which include delayed cancer diagnoses and performing unnecessary surgeries.

Politis: Gynecologist being investigated for medical negligence - from delayed cancer…

A gynecologist is under investigation for medical errors, including delayed cancer diagnoses and unneeded surgeries.

Following an incident involving a bear escape, the owner of Melios Zoo has publicly stated that all animals at his facility are captive-bred and none are wild-caught.

Sigmalive: Melios: I don't have wild animals, they are all born in captivity

The owner of Melios Zoo states that all animals in his facility are captive-bred and not wild-caught, in response to an incident where a bear escaped.