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Cypriot Metropolitan Tychikos appeals deposition to Constantinople, citing procedural violations

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Cypriot Metropolitan Tychikos appeals deposition to Constantinople, citing procedural violations

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Met. Tychikos of Paphos has formally challenged his recent deposition by the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus, filing a comprehensive appeal with the Patriarchate of Constantinople that automatically suspends his removal from office.See the Story

Cyprus Drug Enforcement Unit arrests man in airport drug bust – Famagusta Gazette

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Cyprus Drug Enforcement Unit arrests man in airport drug bust – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Cyprus Drug Enforcement Unit (YKAN), in cooperation with Customs officials, arrested a 23-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the importation and possession of a large quantity of cannabis. Authorities intercepted the suspect at Paphos International Airport at approximately 9:30 p.m. upon his arrival from a European country. A subsequent search of his luggage uncovered two vacuum-sealed nylon packages containing canna…Read Article

If Pat. Bartholomew Upholds Tychikos’ Appeal, He Stands To Gain On Multiple Fronts - Helleniscope

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If Pat. Bartholomew Upholds Tychikos’ Appeal, He Stands To Gain On Multiple Fronts - Helleniscope

source – spzh.eu Why Patriarch Bartholomew cannot afford to lose the case of Tychikos 09 June 19:37 324 Author: Nazar Golovko Will Patriarch Bartholomew uphold the appeal of Metropolitan Tychikos? If the Patriarch upholds Tychikos’ appeal, he stands to gain on multiple fronts. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has unexpectedly found himself in a highly advantageous position – […]Read Article

Forex Firms, Drug Money, and Cyprus: Mayor’s Allegations Spark CySEC Response

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made strong allegations that Cyprus has become part of an international money laundering network involving Latin American drug cartels. Speaking on social media, the mayor claimed that some Forex firms based in Cyprus are being used to launder drug money through complex shell company networks in Latin America, KNEWS reported.Mayor Demands Action on Forex FundsHe warned that Cyprus is no longer only a transit po…Paphos · Paphos Read Article

Water Supply Disruption Hits Paphos Due to Major Pipeline Failure – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Several areas in the Paphos district have been without water since Sunday due to a serious failure in the main supply pipeline. The municipalities of Paphos and Akamas, along with the communities of Chlorakas and Lemba, have been most affected. According to the Water Development Department, the pipeline damage is located at a significant depth, complicating repair efforts. A major leak occurred north of Geroskipou, reportedly…Paphos · Paphos Read Article

Cypriot faithful rally behind deposed Metropolitan Tychikos amid Constantinople pressure and procedural violations

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The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus voted to dethrone His Eminence Metropolitan Tychikos as the ruling hierarch of the important Paphos Metropolitan, though he remains a bishop and a member of the Synod. The decision has caused great unrest, especially in Paphos, where hundreds of parishioners gathered at the city hall on Sunday in a show of support for the deposed hierarch.Paphos · Paphos Read Article

"Papacy Of the East" Or Global Orthodoxy Police? - Helleniscope

By Markos (Helleniscope’s Theological Commentator) As the days progress, new media reports are emerging surrounding the real reasons for the “demotion” of Metropolitan Tychikos to “bishop on the shelf” of the Church of Cyprus… The article below is quite explanatory, but the details are also troubling. We have known for a long time that the […]Paphos · Paphos Read Article

Election of New Paphos Bishop Expected in September, Church Officials Say – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The election of a new Paphos bishop is now scheduled for September. Archbishop Georgios, currently serving as caretaker of the Paphos bishopric, is expected to visit the region this week to address administrative and pastoral matters, including complaints raised by the public. Officials cited unresolved issues and the upcoming summer period as reasons for the revised election timeline.Paphos · Paphos Read Article

Brit tourist dies in holiday hotel pool horror after being found unconscious

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The 60-year-old British tourist, who has not been named, was found unconcious in a pool by fellow swimmers at a hotel in Paphos, Cyrpus on Sunday - and was later pronounced dead in hospitalEurope · United Kingdom See the Story

Metropolitan Tychikos responds to dismissal: "I respect the decision of the Holy Synod" | Orthodox Times (en)

Speaking to the faithful gathered outside the Metropolis of Paphos just hours after the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus declared him removed from his episcopal duties, Metropolitan Tychikos expressed sorrow and acceptance, saying: “I respect the decision of the Holy Synod.” According to news.rik.cy, the now-former Metropolitan referred to “very difficult moments” and acknowledged that, being young both in age and in his episcopal ministry, he…Paphos · Paphos Read Article

Suspect arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport for NIS 1.5m. gold smuggling

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Sherif Ravi, a resident of Beit Hanina in Jerusalem, had returned to Israel from Dubai through Ben-Gurion Airport and tried to bring the gold into the country without declaring it.Gold · Jerusalem See the Story