Paphos man remanded in custody over domestic violence charges

A 48-year-old Greek Cypriot man was arrested in Paphos on August 18, 2026, following a verbal altercation with his former partner at a public event. The suspect is a well-known figure who has previously drawn significant public and police attention regarding various matters in the Paphos district. Authorities filed criminal charges against him, including psychological violence, threats, insults, disobeying a court order, and contempt of court.

On August 21, 2026, the Paphos District Court granted a prosecution request to keep the defendant in custody until his trial, citing a risk of reoffending against the complainant. The court heard that the defendant allegedly violated existing restraining measures and has been involved in at least three similar previous cases concerning his former partner. The defense lawyer, Alexandros Alexandrou, contested the custody request, citing the presumption of innocence and the age of previous cases.

The trial is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2026, following an initial scheduling for September 3. The defendant will remain in detention throughout this period.