Court Case on Freedom of Expression in Nicosia
November 18, 2024
The Nicosia District Court is addressing a case linked to freedom of expression, involving the arrest of George Tattis and Oz Karahan for attempting to display a banner during a military parade. They face multiple charges, including assault on a police officer and public insult. The banner they intended to display read 'CYPRUS DEMOCRACY: THE ONLY SOLUTION'. Political reactions have focused on the issue of free speech in Cyprus.