Journalist Makarios Drousiotis questioned by Cyprus intelligence service

On August 27, 2026, investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis appeared for questioning at the police headquarters in Cyprus. The interrogation stemmed from a complaint filed by a member of the Cyprus Intelligence Service (KYP) regarding alleged violations of personal data protection laws and specific legislation governing the intelligence agency in connection with Drousiotis's book, 'Kratos Mafia'.

During the session, authorities reportedly asked Drousiotis to identify individuals who knew about the book's content prior to publication, the roles of his editor and designer, and how he obtained his information. He was also asked if he had received authorization from any competent authority to publish the book. Drousiotis, who invoked his right to silence, characterized the investigation as an unprecedented attempt to use national security legislation as a weapon against investigative journalism. He explicitly linked the legal pressure to President Nikos Christodoulides and the ongoing scrutiny of his work by the Anti-Corruption Authority.