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Political Proposal and… «Headless» Information

Published January 28, 2026, 17:19
Political Proposal and… «Headless» Information

In yesterday's press conference, the General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, passionately presented the party's proposal for student welfare. The central idea, the transfer of the Social Support Agency to the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (CSCF), certainly has a coherent ideological basis, as Mr. Stefanou seeks to transform philanthropy into state policy. However, where his argumentation seemed to flow smoothly, a small detail, often hidden in the fine print of government decisions, seemed to deprive him of the advantage of accuracy. Mr. Stefanou chose to conclude his presentation with a jab at the Government, claiming that the CSCF remains “headless” for almost a year after the resignation of its former president. This statement is incorrect. For the record, the Council of Ministers, with its decision dated 10/12/2025, has already resolved the issue, appointing Andreas Gr. Orphanides to the position of Chairman of the CSCF Board of Directors, with a term of office until 2029. A.N.