Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has accepted the resignation of Philippos Hadjizacharias from the position of Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy.

According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, "Philippos Hadjizacharias submitted his written resignation to the President of the Republic this noon for personal reasons."

"The President of the Republic accepted the resignation and thanked Philippos Hadjizacharias for the services he provided to the government, wishing him success in the future," the statement said.

Until the appointment of a new Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, the duties of the Deputy Minister will be carried out by the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeades.