Court proceedings continue for the murder of Alexandros Antoniou in Paphos

The Permanent Assize Court in Paphos is set to convene today, May 12, 2026, for the murder case of Alexandros Antoniou. The 58-year-old defendant remains in custody at the Central Prisons and will be transported to the courthouse under high security. The prosecution, represented by Senior Counsel Andreas Hatzikyrou, requested previous postponements to finalize evidence, including video footage and expert reports documenting the incident. The incident occurred on the evening of November 19, 2025, outside a kiosk in Konia. Following his arrest the next day, the defendant reportedly admitted to his involvement but claimed the act was not premeditated. Today's session is expected to involve the formal disclosure of remaining evidence, including videos and photographs. The defendant is expected to enter a plea regarding the charges against him. The defense attorney, Ilias Stefanou, has cooperated with the evidence disclosure process.