Michalis Hatzigiannis: Resigned as Deputy Minister of Culture

what are the reasons?

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has accepted the resignation of the Deputy Minister of Culture of Cyprus, Michalis Hatzigiannis.

In his declaration, the President of the Republic of Cyprus stated that he “would like to warmly thank Mr. Michalis Hatzigiannis, for their lifelong friendship and for the cordial cooperation between them and his contribution during the short time he held the position of Deputy Minister of Culture”.

At the same time, he wishes Michalis Hatzigiannis every personal and professional success in his brilliant artistic career which he has successfully served for several years.

A related letter had already been sent to the President of the Republic of Cyprus informing him of the reasons for his resignation.

Dr. Vasiliki (Lena) Kasyanidou takes over as Mr. Hatzigiannis.

According to sigmalive reports, Michalis Hatzigiannis has received heavy criticism in the past period for issues such as managing communications and appointing advisers to the Deputy Ministry of Culture.

In fact, his name was involved – according to reports – in hiring a consultant charged with a criminal conviction for fraud. In particular, they reported that a woman was appointed to the office of Michalis Hatzigiannis who was recently given a suspended sentence in a case of distributing fake concert tickets.

Michalis Hatzigiannis had confirmed in his statement: “On the occasion of the publication of today’s publications that refer to a part-time contract with a specific social media management consultant between the Ministry Agency and itself, the Ministry of Culture Agency announced that there has never been such a contractual relationship, and it does not have any payments for it. the person.

It is reported that Michalis Hatzigiannis assumed this position on March 1, 2023 and said, “I accepted the offer they made to me because I want to help my country as much as I can.”