Union criticizes government over unexplained removal of Cyta board member Loizos Economides
The Pase-Cyta union has renewed criticism of the government's decision to remove Loizos Economides from the Cyta board of directors, condemning the lack of explanation surrounding his replacement. Economides, a retired senior Cyta executive with over 30 years of service, was replaced following concerns raised by the Cyta employees' union Aset about potential conflicts of interest. Pase-Cyta described his departure as a blow to meritocracy and institutional consistency within Cyta.
Aset had questioned Economides' involvement in the staff pension and benefits fund committee and highlighted his prior role as vice president of the staff union. Pase-Cyta rejected claims that Economides was appointed as a union representative, stating he served in a personal capacity. Meanwhile, the controversy sheds light on wider criticism of the appointment process for boards of semi-government organizations in Cyprus, with Akel accusing the government of bypassing official advisory channels and politicizing these appointments.
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