The Paphos Criminal Court decides that the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos will be held behind closed doors. At a hearing on Thursday, the court considers whether the proceedings should be confidential, and Court Chief Justice Lia Markou announces the decision. According to court rules and the announced ruling, the minutes and any published material are affected by the behind-closed-doors order, limiting public disclosure of the case details. The allegations against Phedonos include rape and domestic abuse, with charges reported as covering multiple counts, including five counts of rape, indecent assault, actual bodily harm, and administering substances. Phedonos previously pleaded not guilty to all charges during an earlier court appearance in the prior month. The case now proceeds under the confidentiality arrangement set by the court, with the terms of publication restricted in accordance with the behind-closed-doors ruling.