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Court Approves 20 Additional Witnesses in Cypriot Property Case

Published January 14, 2026, 16:20
Court Approves 20 Additional Witnesses in Cypriot Property Case

The Nicosia Criminal Court has approved the addition of 20 witnesses to the case of a German real estate agent accused of advertising and exploiting Greek Cypriot land in the occupied territories. The prosecution's witness list now totals 44. The decision was made despite objections from the defense, which argued that adding witnesses at this stage of the trial could prejudice the defendant's rights. However, the President of the Criminal Court, Nikolaos Georgiades, dismissed the objection, emphasizing that the prosecution has the right to use new evidence, provided the defense is notified in a timely manner. Furthermore, Mr. Georgiades noted that the trial is still in its early stages and that the addition of witnesses will not affect the defense's strategy.