Trial of suspended Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos continues in Paphos

The trial of the suspended Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, is currently underway at the Paphos Criminal Court. The defendant faces five serious charges, including rape, indecent assault on a woman, assault causing actual bodily harm, and the administration of substances to neutralize resistance. Proceedings are currently in the evidentiary phase, following the recent conclusion of a lengthy three-day cross-examination of the complainant, during which the defendant was required to leave the courtroom to ensure the witness's comfort.

Recent court sessions have focused on testimony from prosecution witnesses, including a Senior Police Lieutenant. The court has scheduled the next hearings for November 5 and November 10, 2026. The witness list remains to be completed, with the testimony of a businessman—previously delayed due to illness—still pending. Once all prosecution witnesses have testified, the court will deliberate on whether there is a prima facie case against the defendant. Legal observers expect the trial to conclude before the end of 2026.