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271. The next three days are crucial for Emilianidou

272. Greece experiencing significant staff shortages at hotels

Greek hotels are looking to fill 55,000 positions this summer, during what is expected to be a very busy season, according to hoteliers....

273. Zeta Emilianidou suffers brain aneurysm (update)

The Minister of Labor and Social Insurance, Mrs. Zeta Emilianidou, suffered a brain aneurysm last night and was transported to a hospital in Athens where she is currently undergoing surgery, according to a statement from the Presidency....

274. Lawyer lying his way into client’s quarter million

A lawyer in Cyprus, who has been accused of pocketing a quarter million euro of insurance money awarded to his client, is facing multiple fraud charges following his extradition by German authorities years later...

275. Labor inspections island-wide during the month of May

The Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance will be carrying out spot inspections island-wide in May at leisure centers and cafes to combat undeclared labor and to ensure that businesses are complying with basic labor laws, the Ministry announced....

276. Consulco’s London Credit Fund Q1 2022 Results

Consulco achieved a remarkable first quarter of 2022, during which our London Credit Fund achieved a dividend of £ 13.07 per unit of its Class A shares, $ 11.14 per unit for its Class C shares and € 9.00 per unit for its Class E shares. ...

277. Nicosia drops hint at ferry link this summer

The Shipping Deputy Ministry in the Republic of Cyprus says a successful bidder for a state-subsidized ferry link to Greece has been asked to submit a proposal, with reports saying a summer connection could be launched this year...

278. EIB ready to offer funding to mitigate effects of Ukrainian war on Cyprus

New investment opportunities in Cyprus, as well as funding to mitigate the effects of the war in Ukraine, were discussed on Monday by President Nicos Anastasiadis, Finance Minister Constantinos Petridis and European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer. ...

279. Euler Hermes is now Allianz Trade

Todaymarks a new chapter in our story: Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance, becomes Allianz Trade – a natural moveas we have been fully part of the Allianz Group since 2018...

280. K. Treppides & Co Ltd - Cryptocurrencies: Forex Companies trading in cryptocurrencies as underlying asset. How to apply.

Derivatives on virtual currencies / cryptocurrencies, such as contracts for differences (CFDs), options and futures, can qualify as financial instruments under MiFID II. Subsequently, the provision of investment services in relation to financial instruments with cryptocurrencies as underlying asset in and/or from Cyprus, requires specific authorisation by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)....

281. Alexis Pantazis and Emilios Markou of Hellas Direct have been named EY Entrepreneurs Of The Year for 2022 in Cyprus

This prestigious award for entrepreneurs was presented for the first time in Cyprus. Winners will represent Cyprus at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards in Monte Carlo, in June 2022 ...

282. Ministry of Labor cracks down on undeclared labor

Targeted inspections in the construction sector will now be conducted by the Ministery of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance beginning in March in an effort to clamp down on undeclared labor. ...

283. GESY: €1.21 billion in expenses from 920,000 beneficiaries in 2021

Total expenses for services from the General Healthcare System (GHS) in Cyprus came to €1.21 billion in 2021, from approximately 920,000 beneficiaries, Senior Officer of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) Angelos Tropis told CNA, adding that based on the preliminary results, the 2021 expenses will approximately be equal to total revenue. ...

284. Doctor kicked out of GESY over fictitious charges

Prosecutors in Cyprus are moving forward with a case against a GESY doctor suspected of health insurance fraud, after officials found he had been racking up false claims for medically unnecessary injections...

285. Sweden ends COVID-19 testing as pandemic restrictions lifted

Sweden has halted wide-scale testing for COVID-19 even among people showing symptoms of an infection, putting an end to the mobile city-square tent sites, ...

286. NHS waiting list backlog due to covid will take years to clear

The waiting list for hospital treatment will not start falling for two years, ministers say, despite unveiling a plan to tackle England's backlog in care....

287. Emilianidou: 'Pay gap between men and women has sufficiently declined'

"Despite progress in reducing the pay gap between men and women in Cyprus, we are continuing efforts to reduce and eradicate the disparity," Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance Zeta Emilianidou said on the occasion of Equal Pay Day....

288. Are you expecting benefits? - Why the delay?

Complaints from beneficiaries of government subsidies are increasing, especially during the month of January, due to the significant delay in disbursements....

289. Facebook entrenching Greece on tech map

The Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms, Inc, is reportedly in advanced discussions for the establishment of a Greek subsidiary, under whose umbrella international activities that are currently being implemented in other countries can be transferred....

290. Billionaire Mark Cuban opens online pharmacy to provide affordable generic drugs

Mark Cuban has officially launched his newest venture—the online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs....

291. Paris hospitals chief Martin Hirsch sparks debate on whether unvaccinated patients should pay for treatment

The head of the Paris hospitals system has set off a fierce debate by questioning whether people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 should continue to have their treatment covered by public health insurance....

292. CNP CYPRUS Group: offer of a large number of Complete Computer Systems, to the Ministry of Education

The era of the pandemic has clearly highlighted the importance of new digital technologies in many aspects of our lives. On the road to the future, digitalization is a top priority for society, the economy and the government....

293. Molnupiravir now available in Cyprus as of today

MSD's oral antiviral medicine Molnupiravir/Lagevrio, will be available only with a prescription from Monday, 17 January, according to the Ministry of Health in Cyprus....

294. EY presents Cyprus Tax Facts 2022 guide

EY Cyprus is pleased to share the latest Cyprus Tax Facts guide – in English – which provides a straight-forward, holistic summary of the Cyprus tax system, based on current legislation and tax practices, in relation to the fiscal year 2022....

295. Quebec to impose tax on those who refuse COVID-19 vaccinations

Quebec will impose a tax on those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 to offset their disproportionate cost to the health care system and encourage more people to get their shots....

296. A market-based solution to the anti-vaxxer problem

As the world grapples with the fast-spreading Omicron variant and its potentially devastating consequences, a major policy dilemma revolves around how governments might nudge the unvaccinated or partially vaccinated to join the ranks of those who are fully protected....

297. A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November

A record 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This pushed the quits rate to 3%, matching the high from September....

298. Vehicle license renewals for 2022 begin 7th of January

The Department of Road Transport (TOM) announces the following, in relation to the renewal of vehicle registration licenses for the year 2022:...

299. Consulco opens its Limassol office

Consulco the investment manager with offices in London, Dubai, Moscow and Nicosia established its newest office in Limassol. ...

300. Clarifications Min. Health for the new measures - The exceptions for telework

In a written announcement, the Ministry of Health clarified the new measures that were decided upon during yesterday's meeting of the Council of Ministers....