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«This is Cyprus»: Are You Still Going to Resign, Mr. Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General?

Published February 18, 2026, 09:15
«This is Cyprus»: Are You Still Going to Resign, Mr. Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General?

Five years after the “golden passports” scandal, Cyprus is facing the acquittal of the accused Syllouris and Giovani, demonstrating serious shortcomings in the Legal Service. The court’s decision highlights substantial investigative gaps, failure to summon important witnesses, failure to utilize critical documents, and a general lack of preparation of the case. This failure is not due to legal errors during the trial, but to deficiencies in the preliminary investigation and case preparation. This case is an example of institutional inadequacy in Cyprus and highlights the need for radical changes in the Legal Service.