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61. The climb to success in the public sector pay scale

The Ministry of Finance has officially disclosed the main provisions of the agreement reached with trade unions PASYDY and FCC, outlining significant salary advancements for public and broader public sector employees, including those within Local Government Authorities. ...

62. State employees brace for 25-30M euro salary squeeze

The agreement signed with unions PASYDYS and SEK is set to bring an annual cost of 25-30 million euros, impacting state employees and those in the wider public sector....

63. Fiscal Council cautions on 2024 economic risks despite optimism

Recently, the Cyprus Fiscal Council took a close look at how our economy is doing. They gave us some important info based on their study....

64. Cyprus gets BBB+ boost in latest ratings, but challenges persist

The German Scope Ratings have given a positive sign for Cyprus by upgrading the country to BBB+ last Friday from the previous BBB while keeping the outlook of the economy stable. ...

65. EU's call for humanitarian ''pauses'' draws attention ahead of UN vote

European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....

66. ECB set to keep rates steady, says Central Bank of Cyprus governor

No interest hikes are expected in the next European Central Bank Governing Council meeting, as the latest available recent data suggest that the ECB rates have reached a level that, if maintained, will contribute to the return of inflation to the medium-term target of 2%, Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus and ECB Governing Council member told CNA on Wednesday....

67. Emerging innovations shine at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

According to the decision of the five-member committee, within the framework of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, the competition for emerging businesses,...

68. Cyprus in need of a literary renaissance

From this column, we've emphasized numerous times the pressing need for substantial state support within the book sector....

69. From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

70. SYPRODAT and Government join forces to end non-performing loans

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed satisfaction with the progress made in divestments and the reduction of non-performing loans (NPLs) during a meeting at the Ministry of Finance with SYPRODAT President Costas Melas and Association Director Jenny Papacharalambous....

71. A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....

72. The missing piece in Greek-Turkish diplomacy

The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....

73. Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

74. US Senator Menendez receives honorary citizenship and church honor in Cyprus

The City of Paphos announced on Monday that it will bestow the title of Honorary Citizen upon US Senator Robert Menendez in a special ceremony scheduled for Friday. ...

75. EuroAsia interconnector seeks alternative funding

The developer of the EuroAsia Interconnector is seeking alternative funding avenues to construct Cyprus' electricity interconnection with the European Union, following the European Investment Bank's rejection of a loan request. ...

76. Petrides: ''EIB denies EuroAsia funding, government's involvement a no-go''

Constantinos Petrides, the former Finance Minister, has reacted to the recent refusal of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide funding for the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection project....

77. Online coordination sparks mass protests for free beaches

Many see wrongdoings or abuses of power, but they have self-taught themselves to overlook them. Many experience humiliations or injustices, but they have learned to remain silent....

78. Is home really the best office?

Working remotely has its advantages, but there's growing evidence to support what many managers have long suspected: Fully remote workers are less productive....

79. Mall of Cyprus explains parking fee decision

In an interview with "K", the General Manager of Mall Cyprus, Kypros Hadjistyllis, explained the rationale behind the decision to implement parking charges after a two-hour period....

80. Growing up in refugee camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

81. Hellenic Bank rakes in €69.7 million in profits during Q1 of 2023

Hellenic Bank has reported a profit of €69.7 million for the first quarter of 2023, signaling a strong start to the year. ...

82. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

83. Nicosia attracts millions in investment opportunities

A new investment exceeding 60 million euros is currently in the study phase, focusing on the development of a strategically positioned plot in Nicosia. ...

84. This is how Lara will be developed

The reform of local government undeniably represents a crucial stride towards modernizing our state....

85. Temporary VAT reduction on essentials estimated at €14.5 million

In the upcoming days, most likely early next week, a clearer picture is expected to emerge regarding the government's course of action on the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for fuel and electricity....

86. Tackling vulgarity and impunity in politics

MP Andreas Themistocleous' recent display of vulgarity is just one example of a more significant issue within politics, and unfortunately, it won't be the last. ...

87. Al Jazeera case to be refiled as court reshuffling halts proceedings

Next week, the criminal case related to the Al Jazeera media network's reporting and events surrounding the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and businessmen will be refiled based on the findings of the Nicolatos Committee, as reported by CNA....

88. Unions and employers sign new transitional agreement on CoLA

Cyprus’ social partners (trade union and employers) on Friday signed, in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou, a new transitional agreement on the Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (CoLA) stipulating an increased allowance of 66.7% of last year’s inflation from the previous 50%....

89. Cyprus tackles alarming rates of antibiotic consumption

Cyprus is facing a serious problem with the consumption of antibiotic drugs and is now implementing a surveillance program on antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient health care in collaboration with the Health Insurance Organization....

90. First Lady launches initiative to convert Presidential Palace into 'Zero Waste to Landfill' building

First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides and Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou presented their joint initiative on Monday to transform the Presidential Palace into a Zero Waste to Landfill building. The initiative aligns with World Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd....