Cyprus Times

Hatzidou: "I was locked in a businessman's office to be cornered and I screamed"

Published March 11, 2026, 12:09
Hatzidou: "I was locked in a businessman's office to be cornered and I screamed"

Eleni Hatzidou shared an unpleasant experience from her past, inspired by discussions about the male-dominated field of sports journalism and abusive behaviors. The presenter stated that she had been locked in the office of a nightclub businessman, with the intention of pressuring and intimidating her, describing the experience as terrifying as she screamed trying to free herself. Hatzidou emphasized that such behaviors happen widely and that there is now more opportunity to resist and report such incidents, thanks to the efforts of those who spoke out in the past. Her experience highlights the need for a change in culture and protection of workers from such situations.