Moleskis resigns

THE head of the Cyprus EU presidency secretariat Andreas Moleskis resigned today, following the outcry over the questionable hiring process.

In a brief statement, Moleskis said he had tendered his resignation to President Demetris Christofias this morning.

“The president accepted my resignation,” the statement said.

Moleskis thanked Christofias for appointing him as well as all the ministries, services and associated “for the important work done so far to prepare for the Cypriot EU presidency.”

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