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Damianou: Sabbidis-Angelidis Institutionally Compromised over 'Golden Passport' Trial Fiasco

Published February 19, 2026, 17:02
Damianou: Sabbidis-Angelidis Institutionally Compromised over 'Golden Passport' Trial Fiasco

AKEL MP Aristos Damianou strongly criticized the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, Giorgos Savvides and Savvas Angelidis, for their handling of the 'golden passport' scandal and other cases, arguing they should have resigned. He accused the two officials of leaving the public relations management of the court decision – which led to acquittals – to officials of the Legal Service. Damianou emphasized that those responsible for the scandal, which damaged Cyprus's credibility, must be held accountable, and that the Legal Service should avoid a confrontational stance towards society and journalists. He also expressed concern over reports of missing witnesses and blackmail against journalists.