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Verdict in Sylouris – Giovani Case: 170-Page Ruling Delivered

Published February 17, 2026, 09:27

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia announced its verdict in the corruption and abuse of power case involving former Parliament Speaker Demetris Sylouris and businessman Christakis Giovani. The 170-page decision is not unanimous and concerns the Armous case, as well as the naturalization of Gornofski. The case regarding the Al Jazeera video was not proven due to a lack of evidence, as key witnesses did not appear in court. During the hearing, documents and testimonies from officials of various ministries and the Parliament were submitted, regarding the relationship between Sylouris and Giovani's group of companies and phone calls with a relevant official of the Ministry of Interior regarding the naturalization of Armous' daughter.