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Concerns about money laundering unjustified, Anastasiades tells MEPs
By Stelios Orphanides President Nicos Anastasiades told members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in a recent letter that their concerns about Cyprus neglecting its obligations in tackling...
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Auditor-general says impunity of civil servants waning
The impunity enjoyed by civil servants is waning due to the work produced by the prosecution authorities and the change in the mindset of the wider public that calls for zero tolerance as regards...
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Akamas plan ‘realises a 30-year dream’
The latest plan for the management, development and exploitation of the Akamas National Park was presented by the agriculture ministry on Thursday. The presentation was hailed by Agriculture Minister...
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‘Pilot greed’ a reminder of why Cyprus Airways collapsed, Georgiades says
Criticisms surrounding the liquidation process of now defunct Cyprus Airways are a staunch reminder of the mismanagement that ruled the company for years and eventually led to its demise, Finance...
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Doctors demand an apology from health minister
State and private doctors on Thursday demanded an apology from Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis over a twitter comment where he described physicians as ‘filth’. Pamboridis replied that he has nothing...
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Audit chief cites suspicious wire transfers by Opap
Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides on Thursday denied that his office unlawfully obtained financial information relating to Opap Cyprus Ltd, a subsidiary of the Greek gambling giant. A day earlier,...
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Greens to push ‘life after culture capital’ for Paphos
‘We mustn’t let Paphos become dead again’ By Bejay Browne MEMBERS of the green party will visit Paphos on Friday to tour the area, talk with residents and discuss issues of concern with local mayors....
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Malas highlights the challenges of reaching a solution
By Thalia Neophytou Presidential hopeful Stavros Malas has warned that a non solution to the Cyprus problem is as dangerous as an agreement that is rejected by the electorate. He said that if elected,...
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Adjunct university staff call strike over terms of employment
THE union of adjunct doctoral teaching and research staff (Dede) at the University of Cyprus (UCy) announced on Friday its members will go on a 48-hour strike on January 22 to demand improvement in...
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New civil servants’ union aims for equal rights
A new union for contract civil servants said on Friday its members are aiming for equal rights with their full-term colleagues. The Equality trade union was established last month and represents civil...
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Auditor general criticises Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company salaries
Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides on Friday said the board of the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company (CHC) had acted with total disrespect for the practices of the rest of the public sector by forking out...
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Eoka fighters win first historical torture battle in UK court
The UK’s Royal Courts of Justice on Friday rejected an attempt by the British government to try under Cypriot law a historical torture and abuse case brought against it by former Eoka fighters. The...
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Narcotest in force by January 25
The narcotest will come into full force on January 25 this year, in a bid to reduce road deaths and accidents, according to police traffic chief Spyros Spyrou said. In a press conference demonstrating...
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Presidentital candidate Lillikas would hold a Cyprob referendum if elected
Presidential candidate and leader of the Citizens’ Alliance, Giorgos Lillikas has said that if he is elected he will hold a referendum to allow the people to decide the basis of the settlement of the...
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Turkish foreign ministry criticises Med7 joint declaration (Updated)
The criticism by Turkey of the Rome declaration shows how annoyed the country is that the position of Cyprus on security and guarantees also reflects that of the international community, government...
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Voters reject cliche-ridden campaign
During the course of a recent survey commissioned by Sigma, pollsters placed calls to some 9,000 people. Of these, 8,000 declined to even be interviewed. The anecdote is illustrative of the general...
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Police hail life-saving narcotest
But critics say it is just an excuse to hunt down drug users By Andria Kades After almost eight years of discussions, Cyprus will by the end of the month begin carrying out drug tests on drivers –...
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President brings Papadopoulos’ mother into campaign
President Nicos Anastasiades sparked the anger of the Nikolas Papadopoulos camp on Sunday after bringing up his rival’s family wealth and stating that his mother’s money could not solve the problem of...
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New machines for Paphos renal unit, but more needed
By Bejay Browne THE first four of 20 new dialysis machines promised by the government are finally operational at Paphos’ renal unit. The machines went into use at the unit over the Christmas period,...
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Gas fumes likely cause of couple’s deaths (Updated)
The likely cause of death of couple who were found on Sunday afternoon in their home in Ayia Thekla, Famagusta was inhalation of toxic gases from their gas heater. Police were informed at around 4pm...
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