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No Backing Down on Police Schedule: Chief's Response to MPs and Concerns Over Fund Transparency

Published January 22, 2026, 05:13
No Backing Down on Police Schedule: Chief's Response to MPs and Concerns Over Fund Transparency

A parliamentary committee meeting highlighted a deep rift between the leadership of the Cyprus Police and police unions regarding the new work schedule. Police Chief, Themistos Arnaroutis, strongly defended his decision to change the schedule of over 1,000 officers, refusing to suspend it despite pressure from MPs. He argued the decision is essential for operational readiness and that the unions were informed. He also indirectly criticized the unions, pointing out the lack of unity between them. The discussion also revealed contradictions with the law on party funding, as the Commissioner for the Protection of Personal Data expressed reservations about publishing the names of donors to the Social Support Fund.