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Additional 20 Witnesses in the Case of the German Real Estate Agent

Published January 14, 2026, 16:09
Additional 20 Witnesses in the Case of the German Real Estate Agent

In the trial of the German real estate agent accused of advertising and exploiting Greek Cypriot land in the occupied territories, the Nicosia Criminal Court decided to add 20 additional witnesses to the Prosecution's list. The proceedings are still in the initial stage, with the examination of the first witness, and have been delayed due to two 'trials within a trial' and other pre-trial objections. The defense had objected to the addition of the witnesses, but the court ruled that it does not affect the fairness of the trial. The President of the Criminal Court, Nicolas Georgiades, emphasized that the Prosecution has the right to use new evidence, provided the defense is notified in a timely manner. Furthermore, it was clarified that the investigation of new evidence is not only aimed at conviction but also at the possible acquittal of the accused.