Nicosia: President Nikos Christodoulides has called on trade unions to hold off on any strike actions and allow the current dialogue over the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) to proceed, emphasizing the need for patience until the discussions yield results. The President’s comments come in light of the unions’ decision
Nicosia: The cabinet has given the green light to new employment schemes targeting 2,110 individuals, with a designated budget of 18 million euros. Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made the announcement following the Wednesday cabinet meeting, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving the labour market and achieving full employment over the
Nicosia: Labour Minister, Yiannis Panayiotou, pledged on Wednesday to continue efforts to bridge differences over the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) between trade unions and employers, amid a looming three-hour general strike set for September 11. According to Cyprus News Agency, following a Cabinet meeting, Panayiotou expressed optimism about reaching
Nicosia: The Eastern Mediterranean Policy Note (EMPN) Issue 115, released by the University of Nicosia, addresses the circumstances of the Druze community in Syria following the Assad regime. The report, titled “The Druze of Syria After Assad: Security, Autonomy, and Regional Dynamics in a Post-Authoritarian Landscape,” explores the challenges and
Strasbourg: A written declaration addressing the ongoing illegal detention of five Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus has been submitted by Pablo Hisp¡n, the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) political group in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). This initiative is supported by
Nicosia: The appointment of the first Patient Ombudsman is expected to be completed within September, Health Minister Michalis Damianos has told CNA, assuring that this institution will operate shortly. According to Cyprus News Agency, the appointment of the Patient Ombudsman is now at an advanced stage and will be announced
