[PIO] The President of the Republic received the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr.Nikos Christodoulides, received this afternoon, at the Presidential Palace, the members of the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee (EDPA).

During the meeting, President Christodoulides was briefed on the functioning of the Commission, as well as on the progress of the ongoing investigations, where there is reasonable suspicion of corruption.

He was also informed about the seven cases that have been completed and their conclusion has been handed over to the Legal Service.

In view of what has come to light and with a view to the immediate and full investigation of cases that tarnish the image of sport in our country, the President of the Republic, responding to the requests of the NPA, will proceed with the reinforcement of the NPA, with secretarial support with an experienced official, as well as an increase in the number of meetings of the Commission.

Furthermore, President Christodoulides gave instructions for the Commission to be housed in a separate building, while within the same framework, the Council of Ministers will proceed in the coming days with the appointment of the fifth member of the Commission.

Finally, President Christodoulides and the members of the Committee agreed to be in regular contact.

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