President of Cyprus receives 2025 Civil Service Commission annual report

On October 9, 2026, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, received the annual report of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for 2025 at the Presidential Palace. The document was formally presented by the PSC President, Giorgos Papageorgiou, alongside members of the commission.

During the meeting, President Christodoulides emphasized the ongoing necessity to enhance the effectiveness of the public sector to better serve citizens. While acknowledging that significant work has already been accomplished, the President stated that there are clear margins for improvement and identified remaining challenges that require a concerted effort from all stakeholders. He reiterated that the fundamental duty of those holding temporary positions is to meet the expectations of society.

The discussion centered on the broader, multi-year initiative to restructure the Cypriot public administration. PSC President Papageorgiou noted the strong interest of the President of the Republic in ensuring the smooth functioning of public services and highlighted the progress made in the reform process initiated in previous years.