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Sotiris Koumas Takes Legal Action Following Rejection of Candidacy

September 23, 2026

Sotiris Koumas, president of the Pancyprian Federation of Government Doctors, is pursuing legal actions after his candidacy for the position of scientific director of Limassol-Paphos was rejected. He expresses his disappointment and claims that the decisions by the OKEPY were not based on objective criteria. There are similar reactions regarding the candidate selection processes in other areas. The specific position remains vacant, and the organization is planning a new process to fill it. The OKEPY officials have not provided satisfactory explanations for the rejection decision.