Acquittal of Syllouris and Giovani and Society's Reactions
February 22, 2026
The decision of the Permanent Criminal Court in Nicosia to acquit former House President Dimitris Syllouris and former AKEL MP Christakis Giovani has sparked reactions in society. The Legal Service, responsible for the prosecution, is under scrutiny after losing three significant cases related to the Cyprus Investment Program. Legal experts indicate that the ruling was expected based on the evidence presented. Despite the acquittal, society is concerned about the lack of accountability in major scandals. This situation is leading to increasing discrediting of the Legal Service.