https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-approves-amendments-reducing-sick-leave-for-civil-servants
The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-reviews-proposal-to-limit-benefits-for-former-officials
The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/open-selection-ensures-40-women-in-semi-governmental-organizations
President Nikos Christodoulides presided over a Ministerial Council meeting at the Presidential Palace today, focusing on significant governance reforms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/missiles-filled-with-water-spark-corruption-scandal
China's army fielded missiles filled with water instead of fuel and arrays of silos with improper lids — examples of military corruption that led to a dramatic purge of top officials, Bloomberg reported, citing US intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cifa-projects-optimistic-2024-for-cyprus-investment-funds-amid-challenges
The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) has expressed optimism for the Investment Funds sector in Cyprus in 2024, projecting another positive year despite existing challenges and uncertainties, according to a press release.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-debate-executive-bonuses-in-semi-governmental-organizations
The issue surrounding the renewal of Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) CEO Andreas Neocleous's contract for another five years and a requested bonus sparked discussions within the Council of Ministers about executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-france-seal-the-deal-on-tax-cooperation
In a milestone development, Cyprus and France have solidified their commitment to combat double taxation through the signing of a renewed Convention on the Elimination of Double Taxation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-navy-to-be-upgraded-say-national-guard-chief
The Navy is implementing a far-reaching modernization program, having among other things enhanced its anti-ship capabilities, while...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-geert-wilders-is-redefining-dutch-politics
Geert Wilders' far-right triumph in Dutch elections reverberates across Europe, marking a trend of growing electoral success. The Party for Freedom (PVV) gains prominence, aligning with European far-right leaders like Orban, Meloni, and Le Pen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-force-faces-renewed-criticism-after-recent-tragedies
The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/in-the-face-of-unions-and-gesy-where-are-our-politicians
The conflict between OKYpY and guilds is an undeniably political matter. It should be addressed as such if we wish to identify the political figures involved. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ministry-secures-€245-million-boost-for-business-growth-in-2027
A total of €245 million has been secured by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry for the new programming period up to 2027, which will be made available to businesses through targeted grant plans with an emphasis on absorbing and utilising as many resources as possible from European Funds, including the Recovery and Resilience Fund, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday, speaking at the General Electoral Assembly of the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyta-ceo-highlights-need-for-modernization-in-passport-control-systems
''If someone truly wishes to implement a digital transformation in Cyprus, this is a significant starting point,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/piki-shares-the-government-s-tech-powered-6-year-plan
The government is ramping up the execution of a series of projects, bolstering resources and expertise in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, according to Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the president....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-photovoltaics-for-all-cuts-electricity-costs-by-50
In a bold move to expedite the transition to green energy, the Ministry of Energy is gearing up to unveil a groundbreaking solar energy production initiative that promises to reshape the balance between conventional and green energy sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assessing-school-preparedness-are-they-ready-for-the-first-bell
Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-€60-million-project-for-bus-stops
According to a report on Philenews, Cyprus is poised to witness a groundbreaking transformation in its public transportation system through an ambitious project aimed at upgrading bus stops across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finmin-underlines-the-importance-of-disciplined-policy
The contact circle with the banks has not been completed, and there will be a new one to adopt measures that will provide relief to borrowers regarding the increased interest rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menendez-wants-change-from-turkey-before-f-16-approval
A senior US senator who has long opposed the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey said on Tuesday he wants Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to take a 'less belligerent stance toward NATO allies and Turkey’s neighbors before lifting his opposition to the deal...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-shift-allowances-and-overtime-compensation-from-2024
President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the 60th Congress of PASYDY, the Civil Servants' Trade Union, where he discussed significant developments regarding the restoration of shift allowances and overtime compensation for civil servants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-gives-€60-80m-to-fund-hellenic-defense-systems
As part of the moves to strengthen the European defense industry, based on the increased need for defense equipment resulting from the war in Ukraine,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-it-‘kann-deliver-on-air-defence
A fifth generation stealth fighter jet developed and produced in Turkey was shown off on Monday, with Ankara delivering on a promise made two years ago when the first indigenous engine was put to the test amid F16 restrictions...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/finance-ministry-launches-tender-for-companies-law-modernization
Cyprus Ministry of Finance has launched a tender with an estimated value of €2 million aiming to acquire services for the modernization and reform of the outdated Companies Law, aiming to improve the economy’s competitiveness and ease of doing business....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/washington-okays-baby-deal-for-turkish-f16
US President Joe Biden's administration is set to move ahead with the sale of a modernization package for Turkey's existing F-16 aircraft, after leaders of US congressional committees gave informal approval, but Turkey's request to buy billions of dollars worth of F-16s remains in limbo...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/marinas-of-the-future-with-antiquated-regulations
The need to modernize marina legislation was raised before the House Commerce Committee, with its chairman, Kyriakos Hatzigiannis, declaring his willingness to move forward with a legislative proposal....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-participated-in-the-6th-cyprus-international-tax-conference
EY Cyprus has, once again, sponsored and participated in the 6th Cyprus International Tax Conference, titled ''The evolving landscape: Adopting to new challenges and opportunities,'' which took place on Tuesday, February 14th at the Hilton Nicosia hotel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-foreign-policy-challenges-for-the-new-president
The eighth President of the Republic of Cyprus takes over, as of March 1, exactly where his predecessor, Nicos Anastasiades, left off: That is, at a critical international juncture, due to the war in Ukraine, and just before the crucial elections in Turkey and Greece ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-mergers-and-acquisitions-needed-to-bolster-competitiveness
Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council proposed the encouragement of acquisitions and mergers of Cyprus' companies in order to improve their competitiveness....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-job-vacancies-reported-than-registered-unemployed
The number of job vacancies reported by hotels for the year 2022 was almost three times the monthly average of the number of registered unemployed persons, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Kyriakos Koushos said at a conference on the "Staff shortage in the field of hospitality"....
