Palaichori-Oreinis community council reports ministry of interior staff misconduct

On October 28, 2026, the Community Council of Palaichori-Oreinis sent a formal letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, accusing employees of the Ministry of Interior of unethical practices and political interference. The council alleges that ministry staff have been attempting to manipulate the democratic process in the community by pressuring residents to run as candidates in upcoming by-elections, effectively trying to manufacture preferred electoral outcomes.

Furthermore, the council claims that these same officials are orchestrating the administrative merger of Palaichori-Oreinis with Palaichori-Morphou against the will of the local residents. According to the complaint, this action disregards both the results of a local referendum and a formal legal opinion issued by the Attorney General. The council specifically questions the authority of civil servants to dictate electoral choices and calls on the President to investigate whether the Minister of Interior is tolerating or actively endorsing these actions, including alleged threats made by ministry subordinates.

The document highlights a serious conflict regarding local administrative autonomy and election integrity. The council is now awaiting a response from the Presidency to determine whether there will be an official investigation into these allegations of administrative overreach and misconduct.