58-year-old denies premeditated murder of Alexandros Antoniou

On Friday, a 58-year-old man appeared before the Permanent Assize Court in Paphos regarding the death of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of premeditated murder, but admitted to the charge of carrying a knife. The incident occurred on the afternoon of November 19 in the community of Konia. Forensic evidence, including genetic material found on the driver's seat and a wound to the carotid artery, links the accused to the crime. While the defense does not dispute the factual events of the case, they argue the crime constitutes manslaughter rather than premeditated murder. The prosecution presented video evidence and expert reports during the proceedings. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 13, 2026. The defendant remains in custody at the Central Prisons under strict security measures.