Investigation launched into legality of senior civil servant’s dismissal

An investigation was opened into the tourism ministry’s permanent secretary, Neophytos Papadopoulos, after the cabinet approved a request by Deputy Minister, Kostas Koumis, to place him on temporary leave.

The request, which concerns Papadopoulos’ availability from his duties, was forwarded following approval by the cabinet and is due to be decided by the public service committee next Thursday....