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Allegations of Assault Against Cypriot MP Under Investigation

Published January 5, 2026, 06:32

A serious allegation of assault against a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Democratic Rally party, Nikos Sykas, is currently under investigation by the police. The woman who filed the complaint claims she was attacked abroad and presents physical injuries. The leadership of the Democratic Rally announced that it will await the decisions of the judiciary, while also calling on Mr. Sykas to waive his parliamentary immunity to facilitate the investigation. Mr. Sykas vehemently denies the allegations, expressing shock at the leak of the case to the media and emphasizing that he will present the true facts while reserving his legal rights. The case has sparked strong political reactions and raised questions about the lifting of Mr. Sykas's parliamentary immunity. The Legal Service is overseeing the police investigation. The coming period is expected to be critical for the development of the case, as the possibility of lifting immunity and the course of the criminal investigation will be decided.