Court permits hearsay evidence in Stylianos case ahead of teacher’s testimony

The Nicosia district court ruled on Friday to admit hearsay testimony in the criminal proceedings concerning the death of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou in 2019, paving the way for evidence from his former preschool teacher to be heard next week.

The court confirmed that Konstantina Papachristodoulou will testify on next Tuesday to provide evidence regarding statements allegedly made to her by the deceased relating to abuse concerns....