Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal request new lawyer
Two monks involved in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal requested on Friday to replace their attorney at a hearing to unfreeze their assets, which was eventually postponed by the court ...
Another eight-day remand for Avakoum monk
Archimandrite Nektarios, one of the monks involved in the Osiou Avakoum Monastery scandal, was remanded for a further eight days on Wednesday, after appearing in court with a new defence ...
Law office to discuss Avakoum findings on Wednesday
The findings produced by investigations into the Avakoum monastery scandal will be discussed at a meeting convened for Wednesday by attorney-general George Savvides.
According to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), ...
Monastery scandal: more arrests, Greece role possible
Police on Wednesday said more arrests could be made in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal, while also raising the possibility that Greek authorities could be called on to help with ...
Data protection commissioner flags GDPR violations in Osiou Avakoum Case
Data Protection Commissioner Irene Loizidou-Nicolaidou said on Friday that there are emerging criminal offences related to the handling of the case against monks of the infamous Osiou Avakoum Monastery, specifically ...
Court case of scandal-ridden monastery postponed – again
The hearing seeking to cancel the warrants that have frozen the assets of scandal-hit monks at Osiou Avakoum monastery was postponed again on Thursday at Nicosia district court.
The Legal ...
Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors
Fterikoudes mukhtar Modestos Iacovou on Monday broke his silence over the ongoings at the infamous Osiou Avakoum monastery, laying into the Tamassos Bishop Isaias for damaging the community.
Several witnesses ...
Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal claim inquiry illegal
Monks embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal have said that the investigative committee’s procedures are illegal, according to a statement from their lawyers on Friday.
Their lawyers, Adrianna ...
Police Avakoum investigations to be completed ‘within days’
Police investigations into the scandal at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are expected to be completed “within days”, sources close to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) said on Tuesday.
The sources ...
Avakoum monks had salaries paid
The two monks from the Osiou Avakoum monastery who are under investigation for alleged money laundering and sexual activity with each other were paid their salaries, their lawyers said on ...
Monks called to appear before investigative committee
Two months since the monastery scandal blew up, the two embroiled monks have been called to appear before the church investigative committee, it emerged on Friday.
According to reports, monks ...
Archbishop: I have spoken to police about monastery scandal
Archbishop Georgios said on Monday he did not know when investigations on the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal would reap any results, but all efforts were geared towards unravelling the case.
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Monks seek return amidst scandal
Monks suspected of involvement in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal in Fterikoudes, Nicosia, have requested permission to return to live at the monastery.
In a letter to the church from ...
Complaint lodged against lawyers in Osiou Avakoum scandal
The Cyprus bar association has lodged a police complaint against two lawyers representing two monks implicated in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal, it emerged on Thursday.
The complaint, sources confirmed ...
Monk breaks silence over monastery scandal: ‘I owe you an explanation’
Archimandrite Nektarios embroiled in a major investigation including sexual harassment, abuse and money laundering at the Osiou Avakoum monastery broke his silence on Wednesday, saying the developments have “shaken his ...
Tamassos bishop claims he is being tarnished
Attempts have taken place to harm Tamassos Bishop Isaias, the bishopric announced on Wednesday, a day after reports suggested the government was trying to spare him in relation to the ...
Legal Services to meet over monastery scandal
A meeting at the state Legal Services will be held this week on the potential financial crimes and money laundering at the disgraced Osiou Avakoum monastery, sources confirmed to the ...
Money laundering investigations over monk scandal underway
The two monks embroiled in a sex and cash scandal at Osiou Avakoum monastery may be called to testify before the church’s investigative committee, it was reported on Monday.
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‘Truth will shine’ over monastery scandal
The truth will shine soon enough over the ongoing Osiou Avakoum scandal, Tamassos Bishop Isaias said on Saturday.
He underlined he would not engage in a public spat over the ...
‘Feverish pace’ over monk scandal investigations
Police have secured bank details for the two monks embroiled in a massive scandal, though they have yet to appear before the church-appointed investigative committee.
A CNA source on Thursday ...
Infamous church scandal has shaken people’s faith – poll
Thousands of people said that they are concerned about “fabricated miracles” within the echelons of the church in Cyprus, following the multiple scandals that have rocked the now infamous Osiou ...
Tax department to look into scandal-hit monastery
The tax department said on Saturday it is examining the books at the scandal-hit Osiou Avakoum monastery to see if it conformed with all taxation requirements in Cyprus.
The tax ...
Monastery sought €3m fundraiser, ignored govt reminders
The infamous Osiou Avakoum monastery applied for a €3 million fundraiser to the interior ministry in 2020. However, it never submitted any of the necessary financial statements afterwards, it emerged on Friday.
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Evidence collection nearly done in Osiou Avakoum scandals
Two suspended monks embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandals will make statements to the Holy Synod’s investigative committee next week, it emerged on Friday. The statements are the ...