Court rejects Phaidonas's request to suspend leave
February 12, 2026
The Administrative Court rejected the request of Paphos mayor Phaidonas Phaidonos to suspend the Interior Minister's decision placing him on leave due to an investigation into a rape allegation. The mayor contested the decision, claiming he was not given the opportunity to be heard before the suspension. The court's ruling stated that suspending the leave would go against the public interest. Police investigations are ongoing and the leave remains in effect. The case involves serious allegations and procedures are still underway.