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“Fake News” Claims MEP Fidias Panayiotou Regarding Investigation

Published January 21, 2026, 18:12
“Fake News” Claims MEP Fidias Panayiotou Regarding Investigation

MEP Fidias Panayiotou responded to allegations regarding an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office into the alleged misappropriation of European funds. Mr. Panayiotou dismissed the allegations as “fake news”, claiming they stem from pre-election motives ahead of parliamentary elections. In a previous statement, he had expressed ignorance of the existence of an investigation against him and pledged to respond with a video, which he subsequently published.