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Anastasiades Seeks €2m in Damages from ‘Defamatory’ Journalist

Nicos Anastasiades, the former President of Cyprus, is suing journalist Makarios Drousiotis for €2 million in damages over alleged defamatory claims in his books and an article. The lawsuit seeks both financial compensation and a court injunction to prevent the dissemination of the contentious content, underscoring the gravity of the accusations against Drousiotis and the importance of protecting Anastasiades’s reputation.

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Concerns Remain Over Government Use of Spyware

The European Parliament recommends strict conditions for government use of spyware like Pegasus, emphasizing legality, necessity, and proportionality in deploying such tools against journalists. A recent report highlights concerns over surveillance practices in EU countries, urging alignment with international recommendations and emphasizing the need to protect press freedom amidst evolving threats.

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