Law Office shelves former DISY MP Sykas’s domestic violence case, citing insufficient evidence

The Law Office on Wednesday said has decided not to proceed with criminal prosecution against Nikos Sykas, the DISY politician whose domestic violence case triggered political controversy, citing insufficient evidence without the complainant’s testimony.

The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Sykas’ partner alleging he had physically assaulted her during a New Year’s Day holiday in Athens. On the couple’s return to Cyprus, she filed a complaint with Limassol police, but later withdrew it...