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AKEL Criticizes Government and Police Leadership Over Police Schedule Decisions

Published January 2, 2026, 11:15
AKEL Criticizes Government and Police Leadership Over Police Schedule Decisions

AKEL strongly condemns the recent decisions made by the government and the police leadership regarding the working hours of police officers, characterizing them as an undermining of labor rights. The party argues that the changes negatively impact the salaries and working conditions of police officers, while the justification of saving resources is provocative, given the tax breaks granted to large businesses and banks. AKEL calls on the government to withdraw the decisions and initiate a dialogue with police officers and their trade union organizations, while simultaneously focusing on the reorganization and meritocracy within the force. Furthermore, AKEL believes the government is responsible for the negative climate being created within the police force.