Evanthia Tsolaki assumes role as minister of transport, communications and works

On August 6, 2026, Evanthia Tsolaki officially assumed the role of Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, taking over from the outgoing minister, Alexis Vafeadis. The transition, part of a wider government reshuffle ordered by the President of the Republic, was marked by a handover ceremony where both officials expressed mutual respect and commitment to continuity. Vafeadis leaves his post amid public discourse regarding the Takata airbag safety scandal, a matter for which he stated an independent investigative committee has already clearly assigned responsibilities. He denied any bitterness regarding his departure, emphasizing that the ministry has drafted two new bills to regulate the recall process and restore legal procedures.

Following her appointment, Tsolaki emphasized her commitment to managing ongoing development projects and addressing urgent issues. Her immediate priorities include improving the daily life of citizens and visitors, with a focus on mitigating traffic congestion, optimizing public transport, and evaluating the expansion of the Park & Ride system. She has already initiated meetings with ministry directors to review progress on critical infrastructure, such as the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road and the Limassol-Saittas road, aiming to ensure that all scheduled projects are delivered efficiently.