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Trimiklini Scandal: Legal Service in the Hot Seat – Sharp Intervention by Irene Charalambidou

Published January 9, 2026, 05:13
Trimiklini Scandal: Legal Service in the Hot Seat – Sharp Intervention by Irene Charalambidou

The case of the illegal diversion of water from the Kourris River in Trimiklini is escalating into a major political and institutional issue, with AKEL MP Irene Charalambidou sharply criticizing the Legal Service for systematic inaction. Ms. Charalambidou states that the Ministry of Interior has exhausted its administrative options, but cases remain pending with the Legal Service. She points to specific instances where the Legal Service has failed to respond to requests for criminal prosecution and court measures, even after reports from the Anti-Corruption Authority alleging potential criminal liability, including that of former Minister of Agriculture, Nikos Kouyialis. The MP calls on the Minister of Interior to explain the meeting held at the Legal Service in October 2024 and to present a plan to restore legality.