Phedonos trial to be held behind closed doors

The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who stands accused of rape and domestic abuse, will be heard behind closed doors, the Paphos criminal court decided on Thursday.

Court chief justice Lia Markou announced the decision at Thursday’s hearing, and said that in line with the ruling, the publication of any of the minutes of the forthcoming proceedings is prohibited....