Drousiotis criminal investigations put freedom of expression at risk, journalists’ union says

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) on Wednesday warned that the three criminal cases brought against journalist Makarios Drousiotis within days of each other put freedom of expression at risk, and questioned whether the authorities are targeting him.

Drousiotis faces three separate criminal investigations covering accusations of spreading false news, breach of personal data, and conducting an illegal fundraiser. The charges stem from his involvement in the “Sandy case” corruption...