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Arnautis vs Loizidis in Parliament: Chief Feels Offended by "Bakalistik" Decision

Published January 21, 2026, 11:02
Arnautis vs Loizidis in Parliament: Chief Feels Offended by "Bakalistik" Decision

Tensions arose in the Parliament's Legal Committee between Police Chief Themistos Arnautis and the President of the Police Force Branch of the 'Equality' Union, Nikos Loizidis, regarding changes to police working hours, rest days, and salaries. Mr. Loizidis argued that the new regulations lead to a reduction in daily allowances and income for police officers, despite their dedication to duty. He described the decision as "unfair," emphasizing that it concerns the reduction of rest and rest days, while the Police Chief responded by citing a report from the Audit Office, describing the reduction of one working hour as a "bakalistik" (grocery-store-like) decision. This remark provoked reactions, with the Committee Chairman requesting its withdrawal and Mr. Loizidis replacing it with the term "amateurish."