Cyprus Police Announces 179 Personnel Promotions in Two Phases

The Cyprus Police Force announced a series of promotions involving 179 members, implemented in two stages during early 2026. The first phase took effect on January 29, 2026, with the promotion of 45 Assistant Inspectors to Senior Assistant Inspectors. On February 13, 2026, Chief of Police Themistos Arnaoutis announced a second wave of changes involving 134 personnel following approval by the Minister of Justice and Public Order. This group included three promotions to Chief Inspector B, two deputy Chief Inspectors B, and 129 other ranks. The breakdown of the 129 members includes three Senior Assistant Inspectors, 25 deputy Senior Assistant Inspectors, 93 Assistant Inspectors, and eight deputy Assistant Inspectors. These decisions were made under the Police Law of 2004, with specific appointments for Maria Charalambous, Marios Neophytou, and Loizos Iona to the rank of Chief Inspector B.