Arrest of 32-Year-Old for Insulting Banner Against Phidias Panayiotou
August 27, 2025
The police arrested a 32-year-old Cypriot in Paphos in connection with an insulting banner aimed at MEP Phidias Panayiotou. The banner called him a 'shame of Cyprus.' The arrest was made based on evidence from the electronic fan card records of the Cyprus Sports Organization. The individual has been formally charged in writing and has been released. Investigations are ongoing in this matter.