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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 98-12-08Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1020:CYPPRESS:01[01] Israelis - Espionage - Hearing postponedLarnaca, Dec 8 (CNA) -- The Assize Court postponed for December 21 the hearing into the case of two Israeli nationals charged with spying against the Cyprus Republic's National Guard.Amid tight security measures, Udi Hargov, 37, and Igal Damary, 49, appeared at the Assize Court in Larnaca, where their lawyer asked for more time to study the charges against his clients. The two were charged on November 20 with spying, conspiracy to spy and possession of banned listening equipment. They remain in custody despite a request by the Israeli government to be granted bail. The two Israelis were arrested on November 9 at the fishing village of Zygi on the southern coast. The Court had said the accused intended "to harm the safety or the interests of the Cyprus Republic". Spying carries a maximum sentence upon conviction of 10 years in prison under Cyprus law. CNA MAN/EC/GP/1998ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |