Matsakis acknowledges son

MAVERICK politician and confirmed bachelor Marios Matsakis has become a father, appearing in court on Friday to acknowledge his paternity of a five- week-old boy born out of wedlock.

Matsakis junior was born on August 29 to Jackie Grivas, who had been in a long-relationship with the outspoken Diko politician.

The couple chose not to marry and are now separated, but Marios Matsakis said this week he would take full responsibility as father of the child, who would now inherit his name.

Mother and father have also decided to call their son Nicolas, the name of Matsakis’ father.

It is understood that Marios is a doting father and visits his son nearly every day.

Both Marios and Jackie told reporters they were happy with their current arrangement, and said that at no time had they consider terminating the pregnancy.

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