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Marios Filippou: Does Not Consent to His Image Being Used in Fydias' 'So-Called' Apology Video

Published January 27, 2026, 17:00
Marios Filippou: Does Not Consent to His Image Being Used in Fydias' 'So-Called' Apology Video

The Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of People with Disabilities (KYSOA) confirmed that parathlete Marios Filippou has not consented to his image being used in the video published by MEP Fydias Panayiotou, which is described as a 'so-called' apology. KYSOA was authorized by the athlete himself to make this announcement. The organization condemns the 'unacceptable remark' previously made by the MEP, emphasizing that it remains publicly available for two months. Furthermore, KYSOA considers the attempt to attribute political motives to public outrage as offensive and underlines the importance of protecting human rights.