Trial of suspended Paphos Mayor Phaidon Phaidonos continues

The trial of the suspended Mayor of Paphos, Phaidon Phaidonos, continues today and tomorrow before the Permanent Assize Court of Paphos. The defendant faces five criminal charges, including rape and indecent assault against women, all of which he has pleaded not guilty to.

Most prosecution witnesses have already testified and undergone cross-examination by the defense. Less than five witnesses remain, including a businessman who previously made public statements regarding the matter but was unable to testify earlier due to health issues and hospitalization in Nicosia. A high-ranking officer of the Cyprus Police, who served in the Criminal Investigation Department at the time of the alleged offenses, provided testimony during the most recent hearing on October 6.

Legal proceedings will conclude with the testimony of the complainant, who is expected to testify last. Her testimony will be provided via videoconference due to the nature of the case. The court is currently focused on completing the remaining witness testimonies to determine the final outcome of the proceedings.