Ioanna Photiou challenges Cypriot authorities and threatens European court action

Social media personality Ioanna Photiou, known as Annie Alexui, has threatened to take the Cypriot government to a European court over alleged human rights violations. During an appearance on Sigma TV, she argued that the Cyprus Police lack jurisdiction to take a statement from her while she is in Russia. Photiou explicitly rejected proposals to temporarily suspend arrest warrants against her, demanding full legal confirmation that they will not be reactivated. She expressed strong distrust toward Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and other judicial authorities, questioning the integrity of the investigation process. The personality also claimed that individuals close to her had leaked information to the police without her authorization. While refusing direct interrogation, she is considering submitting a written statement regarding her allegations against public officials, including suspended Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos, via a lawyer. Her legal team has reportedly begun preparing the case for international judicial review. This conflict follows her public accusations against several high-ranking officials and her subsequent refusal to comply with police procedures from abroad.