in-cyprus 13 February 2026
Annie Alexui says she’ll take Cyprus to the European Court of Human Rights and make the government pay for violating her rights.
Speaking from Russia on the “Protoselido” show on Thursday, Alexui – whose real name is Ioanna Fotiou – said she’s already filed complaints against police with the Independent Authority for Investigating Allegations and Complaints, backed by audio and video recordings of officers. She’s also complained to Parliament’s Human Rights Committee.
“The Cypriot government will pay for what they did to me and for violating my human rights,” she said.
Won’t accept warrant suspension
Annie dismissed Justice Minister Fytiris’s announcement about sending a team to Moscow to take her statement. She said police have had no contact with her and have no jurisdiction to take her statement in Russia.
She rejected any suspension of arrest warrants. “So they come here, do their bit, then reactivate the warrants? Are you joking? Do you think I’m stupid? Do they think my life is a game?” she said.
Material handed over without her consent
Annie said the Justice Ministry and Police Headquarters have material she gathered on suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos. “It was done without my knowledge by people I trust and that’s why we came into huge conflict. I’ve said I don’t want to help the police.”
She’s considering sending a written statement through a lawyer so investigations into cases concerning her can begin. “I’ll consult the Russians,” she said.
She questioned whether the Attorney General would appoint his own people to investigate her case, claiming he covers up for public officials and has approved warrants against her.
Plans to keep exposing officials
Annie said she’ll continue exposing officials with information she’s collected and new material that’s reached her.
“I’ve reported cases to the Independent Authority for Investigating Allegations and Complaints against Police, with audio and video of police officers. I reported them to the Human Rights Committee too.”
She added that Cyprus is no longer her home. “For me, home is Russia, which helped me heal, gain confidence and not be afraid. Cyprus is a hostile place that I detest.”
Police apology rejected
A senior police officer called to apologise to her, she said. “That specific person wasn’t responsible for anything. I don’t need the understanding and love of police officers. I want Papatheodorou, who was chief then, and the one who’s chief now.”
She said no one allowed her to file a complaint when she tried to.
