Dismissal of George Maltese by the Justice Minister
July 31, 2026
Justice Minister Costas Fytiris has dismissed George Maltese, the vice president of the Equality union. This dismissal followed a series of events related to Maltese's absence from work for union activities. According to the Ministry, a thorough disciplinary process revealed that he was not complying with service directives. His absences negatively affected the operation of the Prisons Department. The decision was made in accordance with the established procedures under current legislation.