University of Cyprus law professors allege systematic harassment by colleague

Two faculty members at the University of Cyprus Department of Law have filed formal complaints alleging systematic harassment by a colleague. According to a nine-page confidential letter dated September 8, 2026, addressed to University Rector Tasos Christofidis, the victims reported a persistent campaign of harassment that began in mid-April 2026, following the Easter holiday.

The complainants allege that the accused professor used their personal data without authorization to register for various services, restaurant bookings, hotel reservations, and event notifications. This activity resulted in a deluge of unwanted emails, WhatsApp messages, and frequent phone calls, including from international numbers, which the victims described as making their daily lives unbearable. The lawyers representing the two professors have formally requested that the accused be placed on immediate leave pending the outcome of an ongoing police investigation.

While the university administration and police have acknowledged the existence of the complaints, the allegations represent the position of the accusers and have not yet been judicially established. Authorities are currently investigating the matter, with reports suggesting that long-standing workplace disputes may have served as the catalyst for these incidents. The police investigation is described as being in an advanced stage.