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First Lady Considers Legal Action Over Social Media Posts

Published January 16, 2026, 08:12
First Lady Considers Legal Action Over Social Media Posts

The First Lady, Philippa Karsera-Christodoulidi, is considering legal action against Nicoletta Tsikkini, a provincial secretary of the 'Alma' Movement in Limassol, due to thirteen posts that have caused her distress. According to the First Lady's lawyer, these posts, made within the last six months, contain defamatory references. Tsikkini's legal representative disputes the existence of defamation and suggests that the complaint was made at an inappropriate time, amidst discussions about a controversial video and the Independent Social Support Agency, implying a search for a scapegoat. The First Lady is awaiting a response from Tsikkini before deciding on further action. The First Lady's lawyer emphasized that freedom of expression does not imply impunity for defamatory or threatening statements, even on social media.