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Paphos Councillor Faces Resignation Call Over Potential Conflict of Interest

Published February 12, 2026, 12:38

A Paphos municipal councillor, Kostas Diplaros, is at the center of a dispute regarding a potential conflict of interest due to his simultaneous employment as a councillor and a contract teacher. The Educational Service Commission has requested him to clarify his intentions. Mr. Diplaros argues that there is no conflict of interest according to the latest amendment to the law and has responded to the Ministry of Education's letter, stating that he will remain in education. The Election Service states that the 2022 law defines incompatibility for salaried employees, but Mr. Diplaros' case as a contractor is controversial. He reserves the right to resign from the Municipal Council if the incompatibility is confirmed.