Justice Minister Forgoes Lifelong Pension Amidst Reforms

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NICOSIA, CYPRUS – In a move that has garnered significant attention and is being hailed as a powerful statement of principle, the Justice and Public Order Minister of Cyprus, Costas Fytiris, has formally and irrevocably renounced his entitlement to a lifelong ministerial pension, along with the associated lump-sum payment. The...

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