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New legal developments are unfolding as the trial for the high-profile 'Santis' case, involving investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis and Kyriaki Kyriakou, has been scheduled for December. Drousiotis has publicly denounced the proceedings as a 'vindictive process'. Meanwhile, the Attorney General has paved the way for a new investigation into the controversial 'black van' surveillance incident, following revelations that a complaint against Savvas Angelides regarding the 'golden passports' scheme was not previously investigated. A shocking audit report has brought to light severe institutional failures, revealing that a body remained in the Paphos general hospital morgue for an unprecedented 1,040 days, significantly exceeding legal limits. In positive news for the labor sector, a planned strike by hourly-paid government workers was suspended after union leaders met with President Nikos Christodoulides, averting potential disruptions. The political scene is also heating up with the early stages of a long presidential campaign, seeing moves from President Christodoulides and DIKO, and the formal entry of Andreas Mavroyiannis into the race. Additionally, the government has expressed optimism for 'concrete steps' towards resolving the Cyprus problem ahead of upcoming meetings in New York.

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The trial for the 'Santis' case, involving Makarios Drousiotis and Kyriaki Kyriakou, has been set for December in the Criminal Court. Drousiotis has made his first public statement, labeling the legal process as 'vindictive' and alleging it is intertwined with a 'Mafia State'. Kyriaki Kyriakou is noted as unemployed and a recipient of single parent benefits.

Politis: Drousiotis' First Statement After Referral: "It's a Vindictive Process"

Drousiotis makes his first public statement after being referred, calling the process "vindictive" and issuing a warning to those who speak against him.

Philenews: 'Santis' Case: Trial Set in Criminal Court; Kyriaki Unemployed with Single…

The trial for the 'Santis' case has been scheduled in the Criminal Court. Kyriaki, one of the accused, is unemployed and receives a single parent benefit, while Drousiotis alleges the proceedings are a 'vindictive process intertwined with the Mafia State'.

Politis: Drousiotis and Santi to Court in December

Drousiotis and Santi are scheduled to appear in the criminal court in December.

Sigmalive: Drousiotis: 'Vindictive process, I should have been a protected witness'

Drousiotis claims the legal actions against him are vindictive and states he should have been granted protected witness status.

Cyprus Mail: Drousiotis, Kyriakou referred to criminal court in ‘Sandy’ case

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis and Kyriaki Kyriakou, known as Sandy, have been referred directly to the Nicosia criminal court for trial in connection with the 'Sandy' case.

An Audit Office report has uncovered a serious procedural failure at the Paphos general hospital morgue, where a body was left for an astonishing 1,040 days, far exceeding the permitted 30-day limit.

Cyprus Mail: Body left in Paphos morgue for nearly three years

An Audit Office report revealed that a body was kept in the Paphos general hospital morgue for 1,040 days, far exceeding the permitted 30 days.

Sigmalive: Audit Report: Body Remained in Paphos General Hospital Morgue for 1,040 Days

An audit report has revealed that a body remained in the morgue of Paphos General Hospital for an unprecedented 1,040 days, highlighting significant procedural failures.

Politis: Body Remained Refrigerated for 1,040 Days: Serious Findings at Paphos Morgue

A body remained in refrigeration for 1,040 days, with serious findings by the audit office at the Paphos morgue.

The Attorney General has declared that a complaint against Savvas Angelides concerning the 'golden passports' scheme was not investigated, thereby clearing the way for a new probe into the 'black van' surveillance incident.

Politis: Only Complaint on 'Golden Passports' Against Savvas Angelides Remains

Of nine complaints regarding the 'golden passports' scheme against Savvas Angelidis, six were rejected and two closed without investigation, leaving only one.

Politis: Path Cleared for New Investigation into Black Van: AG States Complaint Against…

The Attorney General announced that the complaint against Savvas Angelides was not investigated, opening the door for a new probe into the "black van" incident.

The political landscape is abuzz as the early stages of the presidential campaign heat up. President Nikos Christodoulides and DIKO are making new strategic moves, while Andreas Mavroyiannis has formally entered the race, and Kenevezos has also expressed his intentions.

Philenews: Presidential Race Heats Up: Christodoulides and DIKO Advance, Mavroyiannis…

The political scene is heating up with the early stages of a long presidential campaign. The landscape appears fragmented, with Christodoulides and DIKO making new moves, Mavroyiannis entering the race, and Kenevezos expressing his intentions.

The government spokesman has indicated a positive outlook for 'concrete steps' towards resolving the long-standing Cyprus problem, in anticipation of upcoming meetings scheduled in New York.

Cyprus Mail: Government sees prospect for ‘concrete steps’ on Cyprus problem

The government spokesman indicated a prospect for 'concrete steps' towards resolving the Cyprus problem ahead of upcoming meetings in New York.

Cyprus and Lebanon are preparing to hold their inaugural technical meeting, with the involvement of the World Bank, to discuss the feasibility of establishing a subsea electricity interconnection between the two countries.

Cyprus Mail: Cyprus and Lebanon to hold first technical meeting on electricity link

Cyprus and Lebanon are scheduled to hold their first technical meeting, with World Bank participation, to discuss a feasibility study for a subsea electricity interconnection.

Tensions flared outside the Parliament building as environmental activists and hunters staged opposing protests during a session of the environment committee.

Politis: Tension Outside Parliament: Protests by Activists and Hunters

Tensions arose outside the Parliament building due to opposing protests by environmental activists and hunters during an environment committee session.

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) and the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAEK) have convened to explore and discuss potential measures aimed at reducing the cost of electricity.

Politis: OEB and RAEK Meet to Discuss Electricity Cost Reduction

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) and the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAEK) met to discuss measures for reducing electricity costs.

Authorities are concerned for the safety of 16-year-old Sotiroula, who has gone missing in Nicosia, prompting hours of worry as her whereabouts remain unknown.

Sigmalive: PHOTOS: Hours of Agony for 16-year-old Sotiroula - Her Traces Lost in Nicosia

There are hours of concern for 16-year-old Sotiroula whose whereabouts are unknown after she went missing in Nicosia.

The sentencing for the 30-year-old individual convicted in the Demosthenous murder case has been scheduled for September 23, 2026.

Politis: Demosthenous Murder: Sentencing for 30-Year-Old on Sept 23rd

The sentencing for the 30-year-old convicted in the Demosthenous murder case is set for September 23rd, 2026. The accused stole a car and was heard saying, "Come on, bullet, bring it to Nicosia."

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