Prisoner Escapes From Nicosia Jail
A 25-year-old inmate of the old central prison in the Organised Industrial Zone in Nicosia, escaped but later was discovered in a grove near
A 25-year-old inmate of the old central prison in the Organised Industrial Zone in Nicosia, escaped but later was discovered in a grove near
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Personal Representative for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, made a written statement before leaving the island following her second round
Four people were injured in a horrific accident that occurred after a lorry and a saloon car collided on the Nicosia-Famagusta main road, Kibris
President Ersin Tatar’s bodyguard Şerif Avcil who was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the sale of fake diplomas at Cyprus Health
The appeal case requesting the annulment of the military court’s verdict regarding conscientious objector Mustafa Hürben‘s refusal to do his military service was heard
Following the investigation into “fake university diplomas,” discussions have arisen regarding certain high-level bureaucrats and individuals close to the government. It has been implied
A driver who struck a four-year-old child causing serious injuries appeared at court in Güzelyurt, Kibris Postasi reports. Serhat Yıldırım struck the little boy when turning into a car park on İzzet Kombos Boulevard in Yukarı Bostancı on 9 March at around 5.30 pm. Giving evidence in court, a police officer stated that Yıldırım was careless when he turned into the car park at Merve Gümüşok Pharmacy and struck Ergün Topaloğluları (4), who was running across the pavement towards the parking area. The police officer said that as a result
Local businessman Mehmet Eziç underwent by-pass surgery at the Near East University Hospital yesterday, Yeniduzen reports. A statement made by the Chief Physician of NEU Hospital is as follows: “Today, during the noon hours, Mehmet Eziç, who underwent coronary angiography due to a heart attack, was urgently taken into surgery by the Cardiac and Vascular Surgery team at Near East University Hospital, consisting of Prof. Dr. Aşkın Ali Korkmaz, Prof. Dr. Barçın Özcem, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Balcıoğlu, and Dr. Aşkın Pekbay. Following a successful coronary bypass surgery, Mehmet Eziç
The cost of fuel has increased, Yeniduzen reports The new prices per litre are as follows: 95 Octane petrol is up from 33.95 TL to 34.95 TL 98 Octane gasoline from 34.51 TL to 35.95 TL Euro Diesel from 33.95 TL to 34.95 TL Paraffin from 33 TL to 34.95 TL. The latest price increases have been published in the Official Gazette. Yeniduzen
Meray Dürüst has been removed as Director of Ministry of Labour and Social Security while she is on bail awaiting trial in the context of the ‘Fake Diploma Investigation’ at Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KTSÜ), Yeniduzen reports. She will return to her duty as a civil servant at the Güzelyurt District Governorate. This information was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Sadık Gardiyanoğlu, during his appearance on Gökhan Altıner’s programme broadcast by Kibris Postasi. Gardiyanoğlu stated that individuals appointed by a tripartite decree return to
Occasional showers are expected on tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, the Met Office has forecast. Temperatures will be around 21-24 C throughout the week, the report says. The wind will blow moderate from the north, while on Friday and Saturday winds will blow from the south and west, moderate to occasionally strong. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with some light showers, Friday and Saturday will be partly cloudy with some showers, and Sunday and Monday will remain partly cloudy. Kibris Postasi
President Ersin Tatar, has called on the President of the Higher Education Planning Supervision Accreditation and Coordination Board (YÖDAK) Dr. Turgay Avcı to resign, Kibris Postasi reports. Dr. Avci who was arrested on Friday on charges of accepting bribes, was released on bail and faces trial. His arrest is linked to an investigation into financial fraud and selling fake diplomas at Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KTSÜ) President Tatar in a written statement said the following: “While the police investigation and judicial process continues regarding some events that
Turgay Avcı, the President of YÖDAK (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council) and former YÖDAK member Professor Mehmet Hasgüler appeared in court today, Yeniduzen reports. Both were arrested on Friday evening for allegedly accepting bribes, in connection with an investigation into staff at Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KTSÜ) who were issuing fake diplomas and committing financial fraud. Avcı, who was taken to the hospital in Nicosia on the night of his arrest due to feeling unwell, appeared for the first time in custody at Nicosia District
Dust blown across from North Africa is expected to pollute the air from 2pm today until midnight tomorrow, the Met Office has warned. Those who are sensitive to dust are advised to take precautions. Yeniduzen
Deputy Chairman of the Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTÜ) Board of Trustees and former minister Kemal Doğru, who was arrested within the scope of the fake diploma investigation carried out at KSTÜ, has been released on bail, Kibris Postasi reports. Doğru, who was arrested within the scope of the investigation carried out at the Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTÜ) operating in Güzelyurt, was brought to Güzelyurt District Court today. Doğru is accused of “issuing forged documents, putting into circulation forged documents, inciting the issuance of forged
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