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Court ruling in favor of senior official of Paphos Municipality

March 18, 2026

Katya Konstantinidou, a senior official of the Paphos Municipality, reported the suspended mayor, Phaidonas Phaidonas, for physical violence and other mismanagement issues. The Administrative Court ruled in her favor, annulling her dismissal and stating that the accused should not have participated in her evaluation process. She has returned to work and will receive compensation for 2.5 years of wages. The decision highlights violations of the principle of impartiality. This situation raises issues of workplace bullying and physical violence.