Court hearing for Thanasis Nikolaou private prosecution postponed

The private criminal prosecution filed by the family of Thanasis Nikolaou against five individuals faced a procedural delay on November 10, 2026. The court session was adjourned until November 17, following a request from the prosecution side to allow the victim's mother, Andriana Nikolaou, additional time to finalize her written testimony, which she intends to present in a multi-page document.

During the session, the defense raised an objection to the postponement, citing concerns over procedural delays, but the court ultimately granted the request. Meanwhile, the court oversaw the delivery of numerous documents related to the case. Officials from the National Guard, the Police, the Ministry of Defense, and the Limassol District Court were summoned to provide evidence. Major Kostas Konstantinou from the National Guard's Legal Department presented a collection of documents, including materials related to Nikolaou's military service and subsequent investigations into his death.

The case is scheduled to resume on November 17, when the court expects to proceed with the testimony phase and further examination of the submitted documentation.