Michael Hatzigiannis resigns, KNEWS

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11 JULY 2023 - 13:15

The Minister of Culture, Michalis Hatzigiannis, submitted his resignation today to the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides.

According to information from "K", Hatzigiannis has sent a letter of resignation to the President and is awaiting a response.

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