The speaker Parliament of Republic of Cyprus retired after scandal with "gold passports"

The chairman Parliament of Republic of Cyprus Dimitris Sullirus declared resignation after scandal with "gold passports" which in exchange for investments to the country allegedly received a number of unreliable foreigners, including some Russians, reported the Cyprian Bureau of the press and information (PIO). In the statement it is said that business with "gold passports" the suspected in criminal and administrative prosecution of foreigners "was misinterpreted". "This incorrect interpretation, and also obvious desire of some to exploit a question for the political goals and plans... led me to the decision...