Court proceedings continue in Cyprus citizenship case involving former minister

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia reconvened on September 23, 2026, regarding the citizenship by investment case, which includes former Minister of Transport Marios Demetriades as a defendant. The court scheduled a follow-up hearing for October 2, 2026, to address potential clarifications needed for new charges added to the indictment, while the main trial is set to commence on October 19, 2026.

During the session, defense attorney Ilias Stefanou reported that the defense had requested specific details regarding the new charges via a letter sent on September 17. Although the prosecution responded on September 22, the defense argued that the reply expanded the scope of three charges. Despite these concerns, the defense expressed a readiness to enter pleas to avoid further procedural delays. The court decided to hold an interim session to review whether further clarifications or legal discussions are required before the formal trial begins next month.