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Legal Service to Appeal Acquittal of Syllouris and Giovani – Expresses Displeasure with Criticism

Published February 18, 2026, 09:16
Legal Service to Appeal Acquittal of Syllouris and Giovani – Expresses Displeasure with Criticism

The Cyprus Legal Service is proceeding with an appeal against the decision of the Nicosia Criminal Court to acquit Syllouris and Giovani. The decision to appeal was made after a thorough review of the multi-page court decision, which was the result of a majority and minority opinion. The Legal Service identifies legal errors in the decision and believes that the Court's assessment regarding witnesses and legal interpretations was incorrect. At the same time, the Legal Service expresses strong displeasure with the criticism it is receiving, as it is accused of not wanting the conviction of the two individuals.