Cyprus’ top court sacks the government’s chief accountant over misconduct

Cyprus' top court ordered Wednesday that the country's comptroller general be removed from his post for alleged misconduct and interferences in the works of judiciary.

The ruling is believed to be the first of its kind in the Mediterranean island nation's 64-year history.

The eight-judge panel of the Supreme Constitutional Court said in a 209-page decision that Odysseas Michaelides had "violated boundaries" and exhibited "behavior unbecoming" for his post.

The ruling is the latest chapter in a long-running feud between Michaelides, the government's chief accountant, and Attorney General George Savvides and his deputy Savvas Angelides, who had brought the case before the top court.

The judges said Michaelides exceeded his authority and repeatedly demonstrated "contempt" for the country's attorney general. He "improperly" intervened in ongoing legal cases...