Trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos continues

The Permanent Assize Court in Paphos continued hearings on October 6, 2026, regarding the case of the suspended Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos. The defendant faces five serious charges, including rape, indecent assault against a woman, indecent assault accompanied by other acts, assault causing actual bodily harm, and the administration of substances to induce unconsciousness or neutralize resistance. The proceedings are being overseen by defense attorneys Christos Pourgourides and Nontas Korakides.

During the session, a high-ranking official from the Cyprus Police, who served at the Police Headquarters CID during the relevant period, provided testimony and underwent cross-examination. Another scheduled prosecution witness remains unavailable to testify due to hospitalization in a private clinic in Nicosia. The complainant in the case is expected to testify last, potentially via video conference.

The court has adjourned the matter and scheduled the next hearings for October 15 and 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The ongoing trial is expected to continue with further testimonies and cross-examinations by the defense.