Thanasis Nikolaou

Je Suis Andriana Nikolaou as hundreds gather outside Legal Service, seeking justice in Thanasis case

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Je Suis Andriana Nikolaou as hundreds gather outside Legal Service, seeking justice in Thanasis case

A protest was held outside the Attorney General’s Office in Nicosia demanding a thorough investigation into the killing of Thanasis Nikolaou, who was ruled to have been murdered while serving in the National Guard 19 years ago. The protest, led by his mother Andriana Nikolaou, aimed to bring justice and vindication for Thanasis. The protest attracted people from all over Cyprus, calling for accountability and transparency in the case.

Pancyprian protest for Thanasis – “Justice is not negotiable”

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Pancyprian protest for Thanasis – “Justice is not negotiable”

A nationwide event is being organized outside the Legal Service next Saturday to support the family of 26-year-old National Guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou. The protest will take place on May 25 at 11 am, with buses arranged to transport demonstrators from other cities. Slogans such as TRUTH-JUSTICE-PURIFICATION and JUSTICE IS NOT NEGOTIABLE will be heard at the event.

Family of Thanasis Nikolaou: Rejects involvement of Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General and Police in the investigations

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Family of Thanasis Nikolaou: Rejects involvement of Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General and Police in the investigations

The family of Thanasis Nikolaou refuses to accept the involvement of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and the Police in the investigations of the case. They are calling for an independent investigative team to look into the circumstances of Thanasis’ murder and the alleged cover-up by members of the Police and National Guard.

Limassol protest: Detainees speak of police verbal and physical abuse

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Limassol protest: Detainees speak of police verbal and physical abuse

Ten individuals arrested at a Limassol demonstration speak of an unprovoked police attack, horrible detention conditions, and abuse by the police. They were arrested following scuffles between protesters and police officers demanding a fair investigation into the death of Bangladeshi immigrant Anisur Rahman. Protestors and lawyers dispute the police’s account, describing the clash as an “unprovoked attack” and accusing the police of abuse.

Third inquest into national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, ’s death drawing to a close

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Third inquest into national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, ’s death drawing to a close

– A third inquest into the cause of death of 26-year-old national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou is coming to an end on Thursday.
– The conclusion of the inquest is expected to lead to a decision by the coroner.
– Thanasis Nikolaou was found dead under the Alassa Bridge on September 29, 2005.
– The new information from the examination of Nikolaos’ bones in 2020 led to the conclusion that his death was due to a criminal act and not a suicide.
– Former investigator Savvas Matsas stated that there was an ongoing conspiracy to cover-up a murder.
– Despite efforts for a speedy process, new requests and objections have delayed the proceedings.

Lawyers report confession in Thanasis case

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Lawyers report confession in Thanasis case

The coronial inquest into the death of Thanasis Nikolaou began today at the Limassol District Court, with the coroner being Doria Varosiotou. The proceedings included the scheduled examination of Pathologist Dimitra Karagianni. Lawyers for Thanasis’s family reported a new statement made to the Police, claiming an individual confessed to assaulting and killing Thanasis with others. They requested the recall of Deputy Chief Melis Antoniou for further investigation.

High tension in Thanasis Nikolaou death inquiry

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High tension in Thanasis Nikolaou death inquiry

The death inquiry of Thanasis Nikolaou continues, with forensic pathologist Dimitra Karagianni being examined by the representative of the Legal Service, Xenia Xenofontos. Karagianni was appointed by the Athens Prosecutor’s Office and not paid by the Nikolaou family. She received a fee for her examination work from the Republic of Cyprus, totaling 9,000 euros for two examinations. Tension arose during the inquiry, especially when discussing the forensic report and the condition of Thanasis Nikolaou’s fetal bone. Karagianni rejected the term “genetic abnormality” for the condition of the bone, citing evidence from an anatomy handbook. She was not present during the exhumation of Thanasis’s body and could not comment on the amount of soil covering it. The judge had to intervene multiple times due to the tension and to ensure the focus remained on substantive questions.