Our View: Would giving the troika a say in managing natural gas be such a...
SPEAKING in the Netherlands’ lower house in The Hague last week, the new head of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem said that revenues from natural gas could be included in calculations to make the...
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Eurogroup asks for Cyprus audit
Author: Elias Hazou A SUMMIT of eurozone finance ministers decided yesterday that a private-sector auditor would probe Cyprus’ compliance with anti-money-laundering regulations but the island drew no...
View ArticleLillikas and Politis in libel wrangles
Author: Stefanos Evripidou PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Giorgos Lillikas is locked in a legal battle with local daily Politis after both sides announced plans to sue and counter-sue for libel in the run-up...
View ArticleWho do you trust to answer this phone call?
Author: Stefanos Evripidou HEAD of the Cyprus Citizens’ Movement Andis Christoforides yesterday accused the broadcasting authority of “arbitrary censorship” after the latter ordered television...
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Angry investors disrupt Popular shareholders’ meet
A MEETING of Popular Bank shareholders was disrupted yesterday as bondholders who claim they’ve been cheated, could not restrain their anger and rage. The meeting was abruptly ended by head of the...
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Worst winter tourism season in 20 years
Author: Peter Stevenson ALTHOUGH Cyprus saw an overall 3.0 per cent increase in tourist arrivals to 2.46 million in 2012, the island is going through the worst winter season in 20 years, head of the...
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Toxic factories shut down
THE labour ministry announced yesterday that it had issued notice, effective immediately, for the closure of the two chemical factories in Pera-Chorio Nisou. The department of labour inspection issued...
View ArticleNo news conference but Christofias will address nation
PRESIDENT DEMETRIS Christofias will address the nation tomorrow night, providing an overview of the achievements of his government in the last five years. Christofias had originally planned to hold a...
View ArticleNew meds price list a rip off, says MP
Author: Poly Pantelides INTRODUCING a prescription transaction fee at private pharmacies, and deregulating the price of over-the-counter medicines (OTC) means consumers will be paying more for...
View ArticleNicosia says resounding ‘no’ to Brussels
Author: George Psyllides THE government will not accept a money-laundering audit from a private company, the spokesman said yesterday, as he categorically rejected any thoughts of forcing losses on...
View ArticleOur View: Talk of a haircut on deposits beggars belief
HAS CYPRUS angered its European partners so much that they are now considering punishing bank depositors and annihilating the banks? The latter would be a certainty if the Eurogroup even discussed the...
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Confidence lost in EU food chain
Author: George Psyllides THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION last night proposed increased DNA testing of meat products to assess the scale of a scandal involving horse meat sold as beef that has shocked the...
View ArticleViewers can complain about election coverage
THE Radio and Television Broadcasting Authority of Cyprus yesterday announced that its offices would remain open during this Sunday’s presidential election to provide information or receive complaints...
View ArticleRegulating collective agreements would be a ‘time bomb'
Author: George Psyllides LEGAL regulation of collective agreements would be a time bomb, employers warned yesterday, registering their strong objection to a government bill that authorises the labour...
View ArticleRussia prepared to contribute to helping Cyprus
Author: George Psyllides RUSSIA has assured Cyprus that it is prepared to contribute towards resolving the island’s economic problems as part of an agreed support package, it emerged yesterday.The...
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Menoyia centre ‘will set the standard in Europe’
Author: Peter Stevenson THE NEW Menoyia detention centre was officially opened yesterday by Justice and Public Order Minister Loucas Louca who said the increase in illegal immigration called for the...
View ArticleLast pledges from candidates
Author: George Psyllides PRESIDENTIAL candidates issued their final messages to voters as campaigning drew to a close at midnight yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s poll.Frontrunner DISY leader Nicos...
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All set for tomorrow’s election
Author: Peter Stevenson POLLING stations are ready for tomorrow’s presidential elections, Chief Returning Officer Andreas Ashiotis announced yesterday. A total number of 1,139 different polling...
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Cypriots love white cars and having babies in September
Author: Peter Stevenson CYPRIOTS love white cars and having babies in September according to Statistical Services, which yesterday released a host of interesting stats on its website as part the...
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Christofias: blameless to the ‘bitter’ end
Author: Stefanos Evripidou PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias gave his last televised address to the nation last night, expressing sorrow over the Mari tragedy and absence of a Cyprus solution while...
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