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The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling, declaring unconstitutional a law passed by the Parliament concerning memos related to properties in occupied territories. This decision marks a notable development in the country's legal and constitutional landscape. In other news, Giorgos Pamboridis, a Member of the House of Representatives, has officially declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, adding a new contender to the political race. This follows previous reports of Averof Neofytou, also a Member of the House of Representatives, obtaining the necessary signature form for his own presidential bid. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides has addressed concerns regarding the reform of the Legal Service, stating there is no disagreement with Attorney General George L. Savvides and emphasizing the need for timely implementation of reforms. On the judicial front, a 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for the murder of a fellow student in June. Separately, an 18-year-old in Paphos is accused of murdering a kitten, with 13 pellets found, and Cyprus has been convicted by the European Court of Human Rights for the prolonged detention of an asylum seeker.

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The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ruled a law passed by Parliament, which concerned memos related to properties in occupied territories, as unconstitutional. This decision represents a significant legal development impacting legislative powers.

Politis: Supreme Court Blocks Parliament: Law on Memo for Occupied Properties Deemed…

The Supreme Court has blocked a law passed by the Parliament concerning memos related to properties in occupied territories, ruling it unconstitutional.

A 22-year-old Bangladeshi national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for the fatal stabbing of a fellow student in June. The crime reportedly occurred over an accusation of poverty, with the victim lured under the pretext of a job offer and a ransom demand made to his father.

Philenews: Larnaca Court Sentences 22-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment for Murdering a Student

A 22-year-old from Bangladesh has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for fatally stabbing a fellow student in June, reportedly over being called poor.

Cyprus Mail: Man gets life sentence for murder

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 22-year-old Bangladeshi national in June.

Politis: Life Sentence for 22-Year-Old in Kofinou Murder: Lured Victim with Job Offer…

A 22-year-old has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder in Kofinou, where he lured the victim with a job offer and then demanded ransom from his father.

Sigmalive: Life sentence for defendant in 22-year-old student murder

The defendant has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 22-year-old student in Kofinou.

Member of the House of Representatives Giorgos Pamboridis has officially announced his candidacy for the presidential election, highlighting themes of unity and critical challenges. Fellow Member of the House of Representatives Averof Neofytou has also obtained the necessary signature form for his own presidential bid, indicating a growing field for the upcoming elections.

Philenews: Alarming Pre-Election Poker: Pamboridis Officially Announces Candidacy, Averof…

Giorgos Pamboridis has declared his candidacy for the presidential election, emphasizing unity and critical challenges, while Averof Neofytou has also obtained the necessary signature form.

The government has maintained silence regarding a proposal for Varosia, neither confirming nor denying details. The mayor of Varosia stated that local authorities have no knowledge of the proposal's specifics.

Politis: Government Silence on Varosia Proposal: Neither Confirms nor Denies, Mayor…

The government remains silent regarding a proposal for Varosia, neither confirming nor denying its details, with the city's mayor stating they know nothing.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has issued a ruling against Cyprus for the prolonged detention of a Moroccan asylum seeker. The individual was held for 13.5 months on grounds of national security, leading to the conviction.

Politis: Cyprus Convicted by ECHR for Prolonged Detention of Asylum Seeker

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Cyprus for the prolonged detention of a Moroccan asylum seeker for 13.5 months on grounds of national security.

An 18-year-old in Paphos is facing accusations of murdering a kitten, with investigators reporting the discovery of 13 pellets near the scene of the incident.

Sigmalive: Shock in Paphos: 18-year-old murdered a kitten, 13 pellets found

An 18-year-old in Paphos is accused of murdering a kitten, with 13 pellets found near the scene.

A 64-year-old woman has reportedly lost €34,600 in a scam. The victim was defrauded after being asked to pay a small fee for a supposed delivery, which led to the significant financial loss.

Sigmalive: 64-year-old victim of scam lost €34,600

A 64-year-old woman was defrauded of €34,600 after being asked to pay a small fee for a supposed delivery.

The deadline for submitting student grant applications for the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended to October 20.

Cyprus Mail: Student grant application deadline extended

The deadline for student grant applications for the 2025-2026 academic year has been moved to October 20.

A British father is scheduled to appear in Paphos district court for mitigation proceedings related to the death of his three-year-old son.

Cyprus Mail: British father back in court over son's death

A British father is scheduled to appear in Paphos district court for mitigation proceedings related to the death of his three-year-old son.

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