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Syllouris Declares No Resentment After Acquittal in Golden Passport Scandal

Published February 17, 2026, 13:44
Syllouris Declares No Resentment After Acquittal in Golden Passport Scandal

Former House President Demetris Syllouris and Christakis Tziovanis were acquitted by the Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia regarding the Golden Passport scandal. In his first statements, Mr. Syllouris stated that he holds no grudge against anyone, neither those who accused him nor those who used the edited video for political purposes. He emphasized that he was and remains innocent and will continue to support the rule of law and the fight against corruption and entanglement, noting that corruption is linked to wealth, something he does not possess. Mr. Syllouris stressed that corruption does not lie in edited images, but in the wealth that arises from it, and suggested investigating wealth to combat corruption. He also explained his position regarding the phone call attributed to him, assuring that any further action will be taken legally. Furthermore, Mr. Syllouris clarified that he has not left politics, but will not participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He expressed emotion and reaffirmed his commitment to defending institutions and the rule of law. The acquittal of Syllouris and Tziovanis caused a strong reaction, with an outburst of joy in the courtroom, and is expected to provoke discussion about the limits of political ethics and legal responsibility.