Golden passport trial delayed till July

The trial of eight individuals and two companies, including former transport minister Marios Demetriades, in connection with issuing Cypriot passports to foreign nationals, was adjourned on Monday until July 8 at 9.30am.

The procedure was set to begin on Monday before the Nicosia criminal court, however it was adjourned due to the court’s workload.

The defendants face charges relating to corruption, bribery, extortion, conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.

The defendants are...