Deputy AG cleared of corruption claims

Cyprus Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides has been cleared of corruption allegations in three cases referred to the independent authority against corruption by the audit office regarding potential conflicts of interest. Disclosing

Cyprus establishes anti-corruption agency

After four years of languishing in Parliament, legislation establishing a national anti-corruption agency to conduct real-time audits on politicians and their asset declarations was approved by MPs. Justice Minister Stephie Drakou welcomed

Vote on anti-corruption agency looms

Plans to establish a national anti-corruption agency to conduct real-time audits on politicians and their asset declarations will be voted on by MPs on Thursday. The move comes just weeks after MPs

Government launches anti-corruption drive

The government has launched a campaign to eradicate corruption in public office, with Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis pledging to carry out the action plan demanded by President Nicos Anastasiades earlier this year.

10 arrested in anti-corruption, COVID protest

Cypriot police used water cannon and tear gas in rare clashes with protesters, as hundreds demonstrated on Saturday against government corruption and coronavirus restrictions. Protesters had gathered at a park in central

President to unveil anti-corruption reform package

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades will present in the coming days a package of proposals to aimed at combating corruption in public life by strengthening transparency, accountability, and the justice system. Deputy government