At least 1,000 hate speech comments in Greek-language content are recorded every 24 hours, according to data presented to the House Human Rights Committee.
Of these, 48% contain Nazi content, 21% involve Holocaust denial or distortion, 11% are anti-LGBTQI, and 10% are anti-refugee.
Police said two officers have been assigned in each district to handle cases involving incitement to violence, both online and offline. However, there is no dedicated hate speech unit.
The Council of Ministers has approved a plan to protect minors, proposing a minimum age of 15 for access to social media.
In 2023, 57 incidents were recorded and 32 criminal cases were opened. In 2024, there were 54 incidents and 30 criminal cases, while in 2025 there were 44 incidents and 18 criminal cases.
In cases involving anonymous accounts, police request user information from companies in the United States. The process is described as time-consuming, and there are also difficulties in having accounts shut down. In some cases, companies cite freedom of expression or the use of VPNs.
The Council of Ministers has also approved a plan to protect minors, proposing a minimum age of 15 for access to social media. The plan also provides for an age-verification tool and preventive measures.
The Cyprus Radio Television and Digital Services Authority oversees online platforms in Cyprus and has 117 platforms under investigation. The European Commission is responsible for overseeing the largest platforms at EU level.
Source: Fileleftheros
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