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DISY President Comments on Police Investigation into Paphos Mayor's Alleged Assault

Published January 26, 2026, 12:17
DISY President Comments on Police Investigation into Paphos Mayor's Alleged Assault

The president of the Democratic Rally (DISY), Annita Dimitriou, commented on the police's ex officio investigation into the alleged assault of the wife of the Mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos. Ms. Dimitriou emphasized that political parties cannot replace the police and that DISY will take political decisions only if the investigation proceeds or an official complaint is filed. She highlighted the importance of the Istanbul Convention for the protection of victims of domestic violence and stated that DISY had not received any related complaints. Ms. Dimitriou called for the protection of victims and for the case to be examined based on the principles of the Convention.