in-cyprus17 Jun 2026

Varnava surprised over references to his name in anti-corruption report on Mafia State book

Former MP Giorgos Varnava has expressed surprise over references to his name in the findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption’s report on the book Mafia State, rejecting the conclusions as wrong.

In a written statement, Varnava said it was “inconceivable” for names to be mentioned lightly, reputations to be tarnished and shadows to be cast over him....

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