BANKS Banks agree: Employees to get €4,500 in bonuses, salary hikes and expanded loans Panayiotis Rougalas Cyprus’ bank staff are looking at a festive season with some serious perks on the horizon. After weeks of negotiations, banks and the union ETYK have reached a final agreement on a new collective contract covering 2023–2027. READ MORE
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