ECHR Ruling on Violation of Freedom of Expression by Cypriot Courts
July 4, 2025
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Cypriot courts violated freedom of expression in a defamation case linked to a 2007 article. The court overturned a previous decision, vindicating the newspaper and its author, Christos Arvanitis. The Republic of Cyprus will pay a compensation of €40,000. The case involved criticism of a lawyer concerning questions about the terms of recovering seized property.