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Thanasis Nikolaou Case: Decision on Objections Expected on April 3rd

Published March 19, 2026, 20:16
Thanasis Nikolaou Case: Decision on Objections Expected on April 3rd

The hearing of arguments on preliminary objections in the Thanasis Nikolaou case concluded on Thursday, with the court reserving its decision until April 3rd. The objections concern fair trial, non-disclosure of evidence, and the filing of the indictment. The lawyer for the Nikolaou family refuted the objections, while the former police station chief of Lania, Christakis Kapiliotis, represented himself. Following Savvas Matsas' withdrawal as a criminal investigator, he will be called as a witness. The case is at a critical juncture, as the decision on the preliminary objections will determine the continuation of the proceedings.