Government mulling new relief measures

The government will introduce more measures to fence off the effects of persisting high inflation following news that interest rates will rise after the latest increase imposed by the European Central Bank.

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Belated criteria for hiring consultants

The House on Thursday launched a discussion over a bill proposed by the Nikos Christodoulides’ administration to regulate the hiring process of government consultants. The bill was tabled following a public outcry

Energy firms ‘back’ government strategy

Cyprus’ strategy to supply natural gas for power generation coincides with the policy of international companies invited to a workshop organised in Nicosia, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. Papanastasiou rebuked negative reports in the Cypriot

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Energy landmark for government policy

The energy workshop taking place in Nicosia is viewed as the first significant milestone in shaping the decisions of Cyprus’ future oil and gas strategy. Minister of Energy George Papanastasiou told CNA

Has Cyprus become a bad joke?

Not a week goes by without a new revelation about unethical appointments in the government machine, mostly to reward dedicated individuals who worked hard for President Christodoulides’ election. This is not a

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Government mulling zero VAT on some items

The government is considering removing VAT on some foodstuffs to relieve households from inflationary pressures and a hike in interest rates. Despite March seeing the lowest inflation rate for 13 months, households

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Government websites down after water leak

Efforts are underway to repair and assess the damage caused by a water leak from a tank adjacent to the servers that provide internet access for the entire government hub. Government internet

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