President Christodoulides addresses public complaints and threats

On April 8, 2026, during the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress, President Nikos Christodoulides addressed recent public complaints made by Makarios Drousiotis. The President stated that he expects a formal briefing from the Minister of Justice, Costas Fytiris, during the Council of Ministers meeting. Following this update, he plans to recommend specific decisions to the cabinet, stating he is prepared for any scenario, including the potential hiring of foreign investigators. Additionally, the President addressed separate claims from lawyer Nikos Clerides regarding death threats. He emphasized that the state bears full responsibility for the safety of its citizens. He urged anyone receiving such threats to immediately report them to the competent authorities for protection. No specific actions have been decided upon yet, pending the internal ministerial review.