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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-06-13
CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus signs aviation agreement with EU and Israel
[02] Defendants found guilty in Hadjicostis murder case
[01] Cyprus signs aviation agreement with EU and Israel
Cyprus signed an agreement in the field of aviation with the EU and
Israel, signaling closer cooperation with Tel Aviv, the market's gradual
opening and legal convergence.
According to an official announcement, the agreement was signed in
Luxembourg, in the framework of the Transport Council, that took place
on June 10.
[02] Defendants found guilty in Hadjicostis murder case
The four defendants for the murder trial of SIGMA TV CEO Andis Hadjicostis
were found guilty on Thursday by the Nicosia Assize Court. They were
sentenced to life imprisonment. The decision was taken by unanimity by
all three judges.
Former TV presenter Elena Skordelli, her brother Tasos Krasopoulis,
Andreas Gregoriou and Grigoris Xenofontos were found guilty of
conspiracy to murder and premeditated murder. One other person Theofanis
Hadjigeorgiou, who was also initially charged, was the main prosecution
witness and has been placed under police protection.
President of the Court, Nicolaos Santis, read out the 380-page verdict,
saying that the Court found that Theofanis Hadjigeorgiou was a credible
witness. Santis said that the motive for Skordeli and her brother (both
shareholders at Sigma TV) was revenge. He added, they masterminded the
murder, following shareholder disputes with the victim. Referring to
the other two defendants, Santis said that their motive was money.
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