Avakoum monks plea to president over seized property

Deposed monks from the monastery of St Avakoum appealed to President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday, alleging violations of their constitutional rights and seeking the return of personal property they claim was unlawfully removed following their expulsion in March 2024.

The monks allege that on March 5, 2024, individuals including former and current state officials entered the monastery, forced them out, changed the locks and removed personal belongings of high value.

They...