Court Ruling on Grant Distribution by THOK
November 12, 2026
The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that only the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (THOK) can allocate state grants to private theatres. This decision came after THOK appealed against an administrative fine imposed by the Competition Commissioner. The Commissioner argued that THOK's practices regarding grants harm healthy competition. The judges confirmed that there is no legal possibility to delegate these powers to another entity. This ruling reinforces THOK's exclusive authority in managing state subsidies.