Cyprus Council of Ministers appoints new boards for public organizations

On August 6, 2026, the Cyprus Council of Ministers officially approved the new composition of boards for several semi-governmental organizations and public entities. This broad administrative renewal affects major institutions including the Cyprus Sports Organization (KOA), the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (RIK), and the Cyprus Theatre Organization (THOK), among others.

The newly appointed leadership includes Yiannis Ioannou as President of KOA, Pavlos Pavlou as President of RIK, and Pantelis Voutouris as President of THOK. Other appointments include Maria Tsiakka for ATHK, Zinonas Apostolou for the Cyprus Ports Authority, and Andreas Yiasemidis for the University of Cyprus. While many current presidents retain their roles—such as those at ATHK, KOA, and THOK—significant changes were implemented for RIK and several regulatory bodies, including the Council for the Registration and Control of Contractors.

These appointments follow a series of routine administrative decisions regarding state-governed bodies. The move is intended to refresh the leadership of key organizations deemed critical for the country's public and cultural life. No specific timelines for further changes or investigations were mentioned in the reports, suggesting these are standard term-based appointments meant to provide stability for these organizations in the coming period.