Droussiotis Stands Firm Amid Legal Battle with Former President Anastasiades
Makarios Droussiotis, a journalist and MEP candidate with Volt Cyprus party, has been thrust into the limelight following a significant legal claim against him by Nicos Anastasiades, the former President of Cyprus. The claim, which demands a staggering two million euros in damages, is for references made in Droussiotis’s investigative work titled
In a recent development, Droussiotis took to social media to disclose the legal action taken by Anastasiades. Sharing an image of the claim, he wrote, “here is Anastasiades’ demand for 2 million.” He also revealed his extensive testimony to the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority. “On Monday I testified to the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority for six hours about the works and days of former President Nicos Anastasiades. I told everything I know and submitted dozens of documentary evidence,” Droussiotis stated.
The legal documents served to Droussiotis not only seek financial reparation but also call for a court order to prohibit the circulation of his books,
Droussiotis responded to the lawsuit with defiance, emphasizing that the attempt to silence him would not be successful. “Mr Anastasiades’ blackmail will not succeed. I am ready to defend what I describe as well as the conclusions I record in my books,” he asserted. His determination signals a readiness to engage in a legal battle over the contents of his investigative work.
Droussiotis testified to the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority about Anastasiades for six hours and is prepared to defend the contents of his book despite the legal action. This case is not just about the hefty sum being claimed in damages; it represents a significant moment for freedom of expression and the right to investigative journalism in Cyprus.
