Government debt to GDP ratio falls in Q4 2021
At the end of the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021 government debt to GDP ratio in Cyprus was 5.4 percentage points lower compared to Q3 of 2021, and 11.4 percentage points lower than at ...
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Reshuffle of ‘cabinet’ announced in north
Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Faiz Sucuoglu on Monday announced the new ‘cabinet’, the nominees having got the nod from the north’s ‘president’ Ersin Tatar.
The announcement came shortly after ...
Akel to make decisions about presidential candidate in June
Main opposition Akel will decide in June which candidate it will field or back for the 2023 presidential elections, the party’s leader said on Monday.
Speaking at an Easter-related function, ...
Cyprus consistently produces more emissions than EU average
The emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) per person employed has consistently declined since 2010 in the European Union, due to a combination of decreasing GHG emissions and increasing employment numbers, according ...
Another person swindled in fake medical emergency scam
Police are advising the public to be aware of swindlers who, pretending to be doctors, contact people and demand money in exchange for services.
In a statement, the police said ...
Man jailed for over three years for trafficking
A Limassol court on Thursday sentenced a man to three-and-a-half years in prison, having found him guilty on the charges of trafficking persons and living off the proceeds of prostitution.
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State not responsible for losses suffered by Laiki customers, court rules
A court has ruled that the state has no responsibility for the bail-in imposed on depositors of Cyprus Popular Bank (CPB) in 2013, when the lender was wound down as part ...
Akel reiterates concern over impasse in Cyprus talks
Main opposition party Akel on Tuesday expressed concern at the continuing impasse in the Cyprus peace process, while thanking China for its support within the UN Security Council.
The Akel ...
Minimum national wage could be decided as of May
A final decision on introducing a minimum national wage will be made in May, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Tuesday.
She was speaking after a session of the Labour ...
Growth not tax rises the way forward says finance minister
The government does not intend to raise taxes, but will rather pursue a policy of stimulating growth and attracting new investment in response to the coming economic slump, Finance Minister ...
Trial into alleged murder plot of Israeli businessmen to start in May
The trial proper in the case of an alleged murder plot of Israeli businessmen in Cyprus has been postponed to May 20, with the three suspects remaining in custody until then.
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Low number of cases against EU financial interests ‘vindicates’ Cyprus
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (Eppo) has just three active investigations involving Cyprus, the attorney-general’s office said Monday, adding that this fact “fully vindicates” its own position.
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Presidential election buzz surrounds negotiator’s resignation
The government on Monday announced the successor to Andreas Mavroyiannis as chief negotiator for the Cyprus issue, while speculation tied Mavroyiannis’ resignation to the 2023 presidential elections.
In a written statement, ...
Cyprus and the shifting sands of East Med energy
‘Everyone is talking to everyone else right now’
With the energy picture in the region in flux due to the Ukraine war and the global pressure to end dependence on ...
Turkish Cypriots sign new economic deal with Ankara
The breakaway regime in the north has inked a deal for economic and fiscal cooperation with Turkey, the latter pledging to the former some 4.25 billion Turkish lira (€270 million) for this ...
Anastasiades: If Turkey is genuine about talks, it must recognise Cyprus
If Turkey is genuine about talks to reunify the island, it must first recognise the Republic Cyprus, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday.
He was responding to earlier remarks by ...
‘Unforgettable mayor’ Lellos Demetrides laid to rest in Nicosia
The late former Nicosia mayor Lellos Demetriades was laid to rest on Thursday, with the political leadership paying their respects to a man who left his mark on the Cypriot ...
Deal signed to lease old Larnaca hospital
The government and Larnaca municipal authorities signed a deal on Thursday by which the latter will lease the premises of the old hospital in the town.
Under the lease agreement, ...
Petrides: The next generation will have to pay for our mistakes
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has pledged to hold fast amid mounting calls for an increase in government handouts, warning that otherwise the public debt may spiral out of control.
Appearing ...
Coronavirus: Four deaths, 1,421 test positive on Thursday (Updated)
Authorities on Thursday announced four more deaths attributed to Covid-19, while testing came up with 1,421 new positives to the virus.
The latest fatalities were: a man aged 58 who passed away ...
Authorities called to tackle rise in scooter use on roads
By Elias Hazou and Jonathan Shkurko
Members of the House transport committee on Thursday called on the government to work on regulating the use of personal mobility vehicles in Cyprus, ...
House concludes talks on Defa’s status
Parliament on Tuesday wrapped up discussion of legislation aiming to convert the Natural Gas Public Company(Defa) into a state entity governed by public law, with one MP saying that ...
Government seeking exhumation of remains of Missing at Dikomo
The government wants an exhumation to be carried out at a landfill in occupied Dikomo, at a mass-grave site where it’s thought the remains of dozens of missing Greek ...
House withholds funds for new government buildings
The House finance committee on Monday decided to ‘cross’, or put on hold, some €33 million in funds earmarked for the purchase of two buildings that will house various government services.
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