POLICE Androulla Vassiliou’s driver is the latest officer to be reassigned as the government reviews costly protection arrangements. Photo credit: @SecretService X Fitiris cuts police protection for former officials to reduce state spending Newsroom Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ review of police protection for political figures and former state officials is already freeing officers for other duties, as the government continues efforts to reduce unnecessary public expenditure. READ MORE
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