Labour Day speeches descend into spat for government and Akel
The result of Akel policies are still fresh in the memory of workers, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Sunday in response to charges made by the leader of the ...
Disy government widening inequalities, Akel says in Labour Day address
Young people today are offering maximum yet receiving the minimum, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday addressing a Labour Day event organised by left wing union Peo which saw ...
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, ...
Akel: 200,000 at risk of poverty
Measures must be taken to support some 200,000 people who live below the poverty threshold, Akel general secretary Stephanos Stephanou said on Wednesday.
He was speaking after a visit to the ...
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 ...
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, ...
Christodoulides firmly on Diko radar after Akel ‘divorce’ (Updated)
The Diko-Akel “divorce” has fanned the flames of speculation ahead of next February’s presidential elections, amid reports that a key wing within Diko wishes to support former foreign minister ...
Health ministry ‘working with HIO to resolve Gesy issues’
The health ministry on Wednesday said it was working with Gesy operator Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to solve several issues within the national health scheme, which were pointed out earlier ...
Akel leader meets with Unficyp chief on prospects for talks
Unficyp chief Colin Stewart on Monday discussed measures to restore hope in the prospect of a comprehensive resolution of the Cyprus problem with main opposition Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou.
In ...
Akel submits proposals to boost tourism
Akel has drawn up proposals to boost domestic tourism as part of efforts to replace an anticipated shortfall of some 800,000 Russian and Ukrainian holidaymakers in the wake of Russia’s ...
Grain importers and livestock breeders sound alarm over price surge
Grain importers and livestock breeders have sounded the alarm over a surge in prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Akel called on the government to import grains directly ...
Akel MEP abstains during EP resolution seeking tougher response to Russia
Akel’s MEP Giorgos Georgiou abstained during a European Parliament (EP) resolution vote which seeks a tougher response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, arguing that it deepens Europe’s ...
Akel, Diko agree on ‘need for change’
The leaders of the two largest opposition parties met on Tuesday to sound each other out ahead of the 2023 presidential elections, while other such exploratory discussions are scheduled for this ...
Akel: Taxpayer to pay millions for wrong closure of FBME bank
Main opposition Akel have hammered the government over its decision to shutter Tanzania-based FBME bank some seven years ago, following a court ruling here last week that said the decision ...
Government’s ‘dogmatism’ causes rising prices says Akel at rallies
The government has a “moral responsibility” to protect society and the economy from inflation because it is partly responsible for the increase of prices of essential goods, Akel general secretary ...
Cyprus parliament calls on Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory
The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire there and urging Russian troops to depart Ukrainian territory.
In a resolution, passed ...
‘I won’t leave a bankrupt state,’ president says on price pressures (Update 3)
Rising prices and inflation are a global phenomenon, President Anastasiades said on Wednesday night, responding to opposition parties and unions who have announced islandwide protests over the surge in the ...
Akel leader Stefanou tests positive for Covid
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating in line with the protocols, the party said on Friday afternoon.
The announcement was made public by the ...
Akel, president discuss ways to cut electricity prices
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday met Akel leader Stephanos Stephanou to discuss a series of proposals the main opposition party believes will help tackle rising electricity costs.
The meeting was ...
Akel says it won’t back other party leaders for 2023 vote
Main opposition Akel have all but ruled out backing any party leader for candidate for next year’s presidential elections, in a strong signal to the rest of the opposition ...
Akel presses for state support for disabled adults
Akel on Wednesday urged the government to fill the gap in care available to adults with special needs.
The call was made by the party’s general secretary Stephanos Stephanou ...
President rejects law cutting VAT on electricity bills
Main opposition Akel accused the government of being authoritarian after it transpired Tuesday that the president would veto a recent law passed by opposition parties to cut VAT on electricity ...
Our View: Let’s hope parties put interests of economy above right to avoid repaying loans
Presenting the 2022 State Budget to the House of Representatives on Thursday, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said the drawing of funds from European sources and programmes was a government priority. Cyprus ...
Akel says it will reject government’s 2022 state budget
In keeping with its custom, main opposition Akel said Wednesday it will be voting against the 2022 state budget but only after proposing a number of amendments to counter what it ...