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Abrupt Developments: Complaint Against Nikos Sykas Withdrawn

Published January 7, 2026, 12:27

The woman who filed a complaint against DISY MP Nikos Sykas for assault has withdrawn her complaint. The woman appeared at the police station with her lawyer and submitted a letter stating that she has no grievance. She also submitted a similar letter to the court. The police continue to investigate the case, while the court awaits instructions from the Attorney General on how to proceed. The withdrawal of the complaint is expected to influence the decisions of the Democratic Rally, which has scheduled a meeting of its Political Bureau for today at 7:00 PM. The case had caused turmoil in the Cypriot political scene, as it involved an elected MP. The withdrawal of the complaint introduces new data and is expected to lead to political developments. The next few days will be crucial for the development of the case, as the Attorney General's position and the DISY's decision on how to handle the matter are expected.