The debate over Cyprus’s electricity adequacy has run for years, with political parties submitting proposals, the government setting timetables, and…
The destinations Cypriots are choosing for their summer holidays
Cypriots continue to favour the Greek islands above all other summer destinations, with Italy and France drawing the most interest…
Hotel workers’ union links Xylophagou brawl to illegal labour subletting
The Federation of Hotel, Catering and Leisure Centre Employees (OYXEKA-SEK) says the recent unrest in Xylophagou is the clearest proof…
The TV mess was 15 years in the making, following €10 million auction in 2010
The uproar over Cyprus’s transition to high-definition television is not some sudden problem. It is the chronicle of a foretold…
Cyprus, Lebanon file World Bank request for interconnector funding
Cyprus and Lebanon will sign a letter today formally requesting World Bank financing for an electrical interconnector between the two…
The six main shareholders and 19-member board behind Cyprus’s new cooperative bank
The project to establish a new cooperative bank in Cyprus has entered its most critical phase, with the public share…
Debt settlement schemes bring in € 747 million for the state
Debt settlement schemes for overdue tax liabilities and contributions to the Social Insurance Fund generated €747 million in state revenue…
EU minimum pensions show wide gap as Cyprus reviews increases
Minimum pensions across the European Union vary sharply, with monthly payments ranging from a few hundred euros in some member…
Major disability benefit reform launched with €106 million funding boost and gradual expansion
A major legislative reform concerning the Social Participation, Inclusion, and Independent Living of Persons with Disabilities has entered into force,…
Cyprus to launch 42-million-euro share sale to rebuild Co-operative Bank
The initial steps to establish a new Co-operative Bank will begin on 22 July with the issuance of 42 million…