Trial for the murder of Stavros Demosthenous continues in Limassol

The trial regarding the murder of Stavros Demosthenous continued on November 2, 2026, at the Permanent Assize Court of Limassol. Three defendants, all of Georgian descent aged 28, 28, and 31, are standing trial for the premeditated killing which occurred on the morning of October 17, 2025, near the victim's residence in Limassol. During the incident, the victim was in a vehicle driven by his son.

During the latest session, Senior Counsel for the Republic Andreas Hadjikyrou presented ten additional admissible testimonies to the court. These bring the total number of admitted testimonies to 27. The prosecution also clarified details regarding a vehicle that had been reported stolen on September 4, 2025, and was later found burning near the Limassol-Nicosia highway, linking it to the evidence collected at the crime scene. Due to the absence of one defense attorney, the proceedings were limited to these formal filings.

The three defendants remain in custody at the Central Prisons. The trial is scheduled to resume on November 4 and 5, 2026, as the court continues to review forensic evidence and witness statements to determine the circumstances of the murder.