Changes in senior government administration in Cyprus

Elikkos Ilia, the Director General of the Ministry of Interior, is retiring, prompting a administrative reshuffle within the Cypriot government. Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou confirmed the departure during budget discussions before the Parliamentary Committee on Finance. While Ilia is considered a candidate for the position of Chairman of the Public Service Commission, any potential appointment in that role would not occur until June 2027.

Following the vacancy, Haris Tsaggaridis and Elisavet Constantinou have been selected as the two new Directors General. Haris Tsaggaridis currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Betting Authority and Casino Supervision, while Elisavet Constantinou acts as the Director of Medical and Public Health Services, having held the role of Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Health since December 2025. The specific ministries to which these new officials will be assigned have not yet been disclosed by the cabinet. This transition marks a significant shift in the government's top administrative pyramid, with further adjustments expected as the selection process concludes.