Court adjourns private criminal prosecution of Thanasis Nikolaou case

On November 10, 2026, the District Court of Limassol adjourned the private criminal prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nikolaou against five individuals. The proceedings, which were scheduled to hear the testimony of the victim's mother, Andriana Nikolaou, were postponed until November 17, 2026, to allow her additional time to complete and amend her written statement.

Despite an objection from the defense citing unnecessary delays, the court granted the prosecution’s request for an adjournment. During the hearing, representatives from several state agencies, including the National Guard and the Ministry of Defense, were summoned to provide documents. Specifically, Costas Konstantinou, a major from the legal department, presented a box of evidence on behalf of the National Guard Chief and the Ministry of Defense.

This case stems from a long-standing legal battle regarding the death of Thanasis Nikolaou, as his family continues to seek accountability through this private prosecution. The court session on November 17 will now serve as the platform for the mother to submit her final, expanded written testimony.