Trial of Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos continues

The trial of the suspended Mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, is ongoing before the Criminal Court in Paphos. The defendant faces five criminal charges, including rape, indecent assault against a woman, indecent assault with another act, causing actual bodily harm, and the administration of a drug or substance to neutralize a person's resistance. Phaedonos has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

Legal proceedings recently concluded an exhaustive three-day cross-examination of the complainant, during which the court ordered the defendant to be absent to ensure the witness's mental composure. On November 2, a Senior Police Officer from the Police Headquarters testified as a prosecution witness. The defense team, consisting of lawyers Christos Pourgourides and Nontas Korakidis, is scheduled to cross-examine this officer when the hearing resumes on November 5.

While the prosecution has several remaining witnesses, the court is also awaiting the testimony of a businessman who has been unable to appear due to illness. The court aims to conclude the case before the end of 2026. Future hearings are set for November 5 and November 10 to hear the remaining testimony and assess whether there is a prima facie case against the defendant.