Council of Ministers seeks suspension of Tourism Deputy Ministry director general

The Council of Ministers has formally proposed the suspension of the Director General of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to allow for an ongoing investigation. The final decision regarding this suspension rests with the Public Service Commission. Legal expert Chris Triantafyllidis has publicly commented on the matter, suggesting that the impending legal challenge against this suspension could trigger a broader constitutional review. Specifically, the challenge argues that the creation of Deputy Ministries and the appointments of Deputy Ministers are unconstitutional. According to Triantafyllidis, the prosecution has previously dropped charges in similar cases to avoid judicial scrutiny, but the current situation may lead to a definitive court ruling. The legal team representing the Director General intends to argue that the request for suspension is invalid because it originated from a position held unconstitutionally. This case creates potential friction between the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Koumis, and legal observers regarding the legitimacy of the administration's structure.