The hearing before the Permanent Criminal Court sitting in Paphos will ultimately be held behind closed doors, in the trial of the suspended mayor of Paphos, Faidon Faidonos, in the case of the rape of a woman allegedly committed years ago.

The court announced its decision today, after hearing arguments from both sides at a previous hearing and recording Mr. Faidonos’s position, in which he responded “no admission” to all the charges he faces, including rape and drugging.

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The Criminal Court approved the request by the attorneys for the woman who accused Mr. Faidonos that the proceedings be held behind closed doors, in order to protect the complainant’s identity and personal data.

The trial will take place over four consecutive days, from July 27 through July 31, 2026.