Trial begins in Limassol over murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous
Limassol, Cyprus. The trial over the premeditated murder of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous begins on Tuesday at the Limassol criminal court.
Court proceedings
The accused appeared before the Limassol district court on January 29 and were sent to trial at the criminal court.
Defendants and charges
The defendants, two aged 28, two aged 30, one aged 31 and one aged 51, face charges including premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit a felony, conspiracy to commit murder, arson of a vehicle, illegal possession, transportation and use of a firearm, use of explosives, and vehicle theft.
Incident details
Demosthenous was shot dead while sitting in a car next to his 18-year-old son in the Ayios Athanasios area of Limassol on October 17, 2025.
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