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Nikos Sycas's Statement Regarding Violence Allegations

January 22, 2026

MP Nikos Sycas gave a statement to the police regarding his ex-partner's allegations of violence against her in Athens. Sycas denies the accusations, claiming that he neither hit nor threatened her. The former partner retracted her complaint three days later, citing psychological stress. His parliamentary immunity has been lifted for the continuation of investigations, which will include further testimonies. Sycas threatens to appeal to the Supreme Court if he is excluded from the DISY candidacy list.