The investigation into the sudden death of Giorgos Mazonakis, one of the most popular Greek singers of the past three decades, is at the centre of public debate in Greece and Cyprus.
The death of the 54-year-old artist remains the leading story in the news in both countries, where Mazonakis enjoyed huge popularity, while media outlets across the Balkans are also following the case.
Attention has now shifted to the circumstances that preceded his death. Giorgos Mazonakis had gone to a private medical practice in central Athens for a scheduled plasmapheresis, a specialised therapeutic procedure to remove blood plasma, before suddenly collapsing.
The authorities must now answer a series of critical questions: what exactly had been planned, whether the procedure had in fact begun, who was in charge of it, what medical assessment had preceded it, and whether the premises had the required licence, the appropriate equipment and specialised staff.
At the same time, the forensic examination is expected to determine the cause of death and help clarify whether there is any link to what happened at the practice.
