Minister of Agriculture Maria Panagiotou to depart government in upcoming cabinet reshuffle

On July 17, 2026, the Cypriot government officially confirmed that the Minister of Agriculture, Maria Panagiotou, will step down from her position. Deputy Government Spokesperson, Giannis Antoniou, announced that the resignation is tied to Panagiotou accepting a new appointment within the public education sector. Her departure is confirmed for the upcoming cabinet reshuffle initiated by President Nikos Christodoulides. Reports indicate that the Minister aims to vacate her ministerial office before the start of the school year to meet deadlines required by the Ministry of Education. Regarding further changes to the cabinet, Spokesperson Antoniou stated that he has no information on the President's broader plans. The announcement was made during a media appearance on Omega. No specific successor for the Ministry of Agriculture has been named at this time.