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ALMA Criticizes RIK's Explanation for Canceling Show with Tsikkini

Published January 20, 2026, 12:21
ALMA Criticizes RIK's Explanation for Canceling Show with Tsikkini

The ALMA Movement is criticizing the RIK (Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation) for canceling the show featuring Nicoletta Tsikkini, who is facing a lawsuit from Filippa Karsera Christodoulidou. ALMA believes that RIK's explanation, which refers to the previous hosting of the ALMA Leader and the appearance of Tsikkini's lawyer on the channel, is not convincing. The Movement alleges that this is a form of exclusion and argues that RIK often avoids hosting voices critical of the government. Furthermore, it hints that RIK is substantially influenced by the current government. The cancellation of the show has sparked strong reactions, with Loizidis stating that Tsikkini is being ridiculed and that Cyprus is losing to the underworld.