Filenews 27 January 2026 by Fanis Makridis
The burden to clarify the issue of the allegations and documents that present the Mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phedonos, to have committed domestic violence offenses, is now on the Cyprus Police.
Yesterday, as it was clarified through statements by the officer of the press office of the police force, Christodoulos Konsolo, the Police are investigating the case ex officio.
As it is implied, this was the only way since the allegations took on incalculable proportions over the internet. He noted that possible offenses that fall under the Law of personal data are also being investigated.
The documents
The second police investigation into the matter after at least seven years is expected to shed definitive light on the issue of the documents, which is of key importance if what has been reported yesterday is taken into account.
At least three documents have been published on social media, which show the wife of Mr. S. Phaedonos to have come on March 13, 2017, at 19:15, to the Accident and Emergency Department (TAEP) of the Nicosia General Hospital for examination after her injury and a specialized examination, to which she was subjected.
What is presented
In one document and in the field that says "MAIN SYMPTOM", a handwritten note appears that reads "beating by a husband". The second document presents Ms. Louisa Andreou to have undergone a radiodiagnostic examination. In the third document, specifically in the "DIAGNOSIS" field, the following handwritten note is presented: "Reported beating" and is added: "Injury to the skull, neck, femur".
In addition, according to what is presented in the documents, three minutes after Ms. Andreou appeared to have come to the A&E, i.e. at 19:18, a triage was carried out, while she entered the A&E ward at 21:59.
The three visits
In addition, three electronic entries have been placed before us concerning Ms. Andreou. They show her to have visited the A&E on 13/3/2017 (21:15) and to have remained there until 23:59, but also to visit an orthopaedic department of the public sector two more times.
Specifically, he was examined by an orthopaedist on 17/3/2017 (10:11 – 23:59), while another visit took place on 30/5/2017 (12:49 – 23:59), about two and a half months after the incident.
Alleged complaint
In addition, another document that has come into our possession is an alleged letter/complaint that accuses the current Mayor of Paphos of various things, including an allegation of domestic violence against his wife.
The letter, according to what is written, was drafted at an unknown time and sent to the former President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, the Speaker of the Parliament, the Attorney General, the Chief of Police and the party leaders.
Authenticity
It is expected that with the police examination of the matter, the authenticity or not of the documents and entries we referred to will be clarified. Not only will they be subjected to a scientific examination, but there will be testimonies to the TAE of Nicosia and by doctors and nurses presented in the relevant documents.
It is indicative that the former Chief of Police, Kypros Michaelides, speaking on the show "Front Page" of the TV station "SIGMA" on the issue of the documents under discussion, commented: "It is a testimony and, of course, always in such a testimony it is taken into account who gives that information to the Police. Further investigations are being carried out because there are obviously names on the specific papers. So the people, who have either taken x-rays, for example, or the doctors have made an opinion, should be called to give statements. So it is an important element that needs to be processed and of course its authenticity must be shown. If it's really a real piece of paper or maybe it's something else."
The second time
This is, however, the second time that a case of domestic violence against Mr. Phaedonos has been examined ex officio. The information was confirmed by Mr. Michailidis, following a question on the "SIGMA" TV show: "I think the Police have done very well to proceed with an ex officio investigation. I think it is perhaps late. And at this point I should say that similar information on the same issue had reached the Police much earlier. That is, we are talking about 2018-19. The data was incomplete, of course, an investigation had been carried out. Unfortunately, they did not want to give testimonies and the case was taken to the Legal Service. There, too, the Legal Service had been instructed not to proceed due to incomplete testimony. It's something I know. Therefore, at the moment the issue comes back with obviously more evidence. Various papers have been presented...".
Treaty of Constantinople
Information received yesterday by "F" states that at that time there was no registration in the Court, because there was no complaining person and it was impossible to stand a case, without essential testimony. However, this is something that remains under review.
It is indicative that yesterday the former Chief of Police, Kypros Michaelides, argued that even if the victim in a case of this nature has no complaint, criminal charges can be brought "based on the Istanbul Treaty".
"I welcome the investigation to clear my name"
The mayor of Paphos speaks of an organized war of political and economic entanglement
In In yesterday's written statement, the mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phedonos, spoke of a war against him from "political, economic entanglement and organized crime", added that he welcomes the investigation because it will clear his name and made a commitment to fight to the end. His statement reads: "In recent days, and under the pressure of upcoming developments, a domestic alliance of political and economic entanglement and organized crime has been struggling to neutralize its enemies. A merciless war has already begun against me, with my family hostage and with stories that have been reproduced to no avail for about ten years. I was waiting for you.
Today I was informed by the media that an ex officio investigation has been launched into allegations made by a woman who appears to be living in Russia. None of what is said about me and my wife is true. We have a wonderful family with two children, but they are at an age they understand. I welcome the investigation to clear my name. And of course then it will be my turn to speak. The networks of corruption, organized crime and black political money are destroying the real progress and the future of this country in the worst way. What is happening behind the scenes of publicity is unthinkable and dangerous for our people and their survival. But the power they have established is creaking and they know it. It is known that my political presence and my named complaints have alarmed them. That is why they are working together on how to eliminate me, disorienting public opinion. After all, I knew, and I have taken a position on it, that this war that is being waged against me will be continuous and merciless. Despite the difficulties I face and I am sure that I will face, despite the heavy personal and family cost, I will continue the effort for cleansing. Citizens know who I am, what I say and what I do. I trust them. I know that those who want to eliminate me are determined, because they have a lot to lose if I don't disappear. But I am also determined and I will be present until the end."
Besides, Mr. Phaedonos' wife, Louisa Andreou, in a public statement last Saturday, denounced a coordinated attack against her family, with the aim of political attrition of her husband.
In her statement, which she posted on Social Media, she stressed that she felt the need to take a stand in order to protect her family from "malice and gossip". She clarified that she does not need any form of protection or "self-appointed protectors with expediency", underlining that those who know her in her workplace, in her family and friendly environment, know that she is not a victim and does not feel fear. In a later post yesterday morning, she said, among other things, that "I want to state that I never reported my husband to the Police. The claims that I reported my husband to the Police and that I gave a statement or statements are completely false." She then raises questions about the motives of the allegations against her husband."
