The Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) examined the Republic of Cyprus’ declared plan to join the Schengen Area in 2026. Is the process simply a matter of meeting technical goals, or does Cyprus’ “special situation” carry political dimensions that remain unaddressed? CIREN conducted a fact-check and issued its verdict.
As Ukrainian cities face relentless Russian bombardment, Kyiv has sanctioned a Cyprus-based gambling empire allegedly funneling millions to Russian-linked owners behind the online casino Pin-Up. The Ukrainian owner denies the allegations.
A Cypriot court this week ordered that a defunct company owned by sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s offshore trust be reinstated so it can pay the 14 million euros in VAT it failed to pay before it was closed.
Former President of the Supreme Court, Myron Nicolatos — who chaired the ad-hoc Committee to investigate irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Program, commonly known as the “golden passports” scheme — speaks exclusively to CIReN, four years after submitting the Committee’s final report.
Authorities cited legal constraints and registry practices in their explanations during a Parliamentary session. Abramovich’s involvement was never investigated, but officials admitted that his name appeared in documents […]
Almost all of Cyprus’ political parties received donations from people or companies connected to the citizen-by-investment scheme, which was halted amid allegations of corruption. Cypriot political parties received […]
Blue Ocean, tied to a sham superyacht charter scheme, was struck off the registry without paying its €14 million tax debt. The Attorney General claims the Legal Service […]
CIReN delves into one of the most pressing issues concerning environmental protection and public health.It fact-checks the government narrative around the recent European Commission’s decision to refer Cyprus to the Court of Justice of the EU over the improper closure and waste management at the Vati and Kotsiatis illegal landfills.
The Russian tycoon’s company, Blue Ocean, was dissolved, its directors vanished, and the money can no longer be recovered after 12 years of court battles. Members of Parliament are now summoning the Attorney General for explanations.
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has handed down a landmark ruling to end the selling of “golden passports”, the practice of member states such as Malta and Cyprus that have turned European citizenship into a commercial transaction.
