CyprusJournalist Makarios Drousiotis Faces Multiple Criminal Investigations
Journalist Makarios Drousiotis is facing three criminal investigations for spreading false news, breach of personal data, and illegal fundraising, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
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Journalist Makarios Drousiotis Faces Multiple Criminal Investigations
First report 11h agoLast update 7h ago2 takes 2
legal questions on crowdfundingneutralShow 2 posts
started 9h ago•Last update 7h ago
Legal experts are questioning whether Drousiotis' online crowdfunding campaign for legal expenses falls within Cyprus' fundraising legislation, which typically applies to public-interest purposes.
freedom of expression at riskneutralShow 2 posts
started 11h ago•Last update 11h ago
The Union of Cyprus Journalists warns that the multiple criminal cases against Drousiotis threaten freedom of expression and question whether he is being targeted by authorities.
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