Comments from the Education Service Commission President on the PODE and Hiring Procedures
September 11, 2024
The president of the Education Service Commission, Panagiotis Antoniou, expressed his annoyance in Parliament regarding a letter from the PODE that mentions irregularities in the hiring processes of contract teachers. He emphasized that the Commission has a good collaboration with the PODE but will not allow anyone to dictate its procedures. He also mentioned an increase in requests from teachers for accommodations, noting that this issue has become excessive. Antoniou appears to be trying to ensure the independence of the Commission from external influences.