Complaint Filed Against Phidias Panayiotou by the Cypriot Paralympic Committee
January 26, 2026
The Cypriot Paralympic Committee is filing a complaint against Phidias Panayiotou in the European Parliament due to derogatory comments he made about people with intellectual disabilities. He used the term 'fools' during a podcast, prompting outrage from various organizations. The Committee's president, Andreas Georgiou, condemned his behavior and emphasized that individuals with disabilities deserve respect. He called for a public apology from Phidias and highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the rights of disabled individuals. Phidias should have shown respect and sought clarifications instead of making derogatory remarks.