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Thanasis Nikolaou Case: Disputes and Accusations in Court Over Evidence

Published January 22, 2026, 11:23
Thanasis Nikolaou Case: Disputes and Accusations in Court Over Evidence

The private criminal case regarding the death of Thanasis Nikolaou is ongoing at the Limassol District Court, marked by disputes over the delayed delivery of evidence. The lawyers of the accused, as well as Christakis Kapiliotis himself, are challenging the fairness of the trial due to the failure of Savvas Matsas to deliver the material in a timely manner. The lawyers point out that this delay hinders the preparation of the defense and characterize the process as abusive. Mr. Matsas, for his part, justifies the delay due to his numerous obligations and the need to separate the material related to the specific charges. The court has expressed its intention to prioritize the case, given the age of the events (2005). The delivery of the evidence is a critical point, as the lawyers intend to raise preliminary objections if it is not delivered in full.