The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who faces charges of rape and domestic abuse, began on Monday behind closed doors, a decision announced by the Paphos criminal court chief justice.

The trial of a 58-year-old man accused of the murder of Alexandros Antoniou has been postponed by the Paphos criminal court until May, following a request from the prosecution.

The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who faces charges of rape and domestic abuse, will be conducted behind closed doors, as decided by the Paphos criminal court.

A 58-year-old man on Friday pleaded not guilty before the Paphos criminal court to a charge of premeditated murder over the death of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou.