Suspended Paphos Mayor to Face Rape Charges as Legal Service Orders Prosecution

EN C1 3 min read Mar 17

Paphos, Cyprus – Following a comprehensive review of investigative findings, the Legal Service of Cyprus has formally instructed the criminal prosecution of Phedonas Phedonos, the suspended Mayor of Paphos, in connection with an alleged rape incident dating back to approximately 2014. The decision, announced on Monday evening, is poised to...

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