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Who's Steering the Ship at the Deputy Ministry of Culture?

Published February 15, 2026, 09:17
Who's Steering the Ship at the Deputy Ministry of Culture?

The article focuses on the unclear situation surrounding the implementation of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Nicosia and, more broadly, the administrative functioning of the Deputy Ministry of Culture. The author expresses doubts about the progress of the project, as statements from the Deputy Minister and the Mayor of Nicosia appear to differ. Furthermore, it refers to potential connections with controversial procedures regarding SPEL. The main problem highlighted is the administrative congestion within the Deputy Ministry, with delays in committees, decisions, and procedures. The author emphasizes that the Director-General, although the highest-ranking official, is not a political supervisor and should not concentrate all decisions in his office, but rather function as a staff and administrative factor. The criticism is directed at the lack of institutional functioning and the feeling that procedures are determined by personal initiatives. This raises questions about the legality and continuity of administration. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to institutional rules within the Deputy Ministry of Culture to ensure its effective operation and the implementation of important projects such as the Museum of Contemporary Art.