Akel leader the possible winner in packed House presidency vote
With discussions over Thursday’s vote for the House presidency continuing on Wednesday, it appeared as if Akel leader Andros Kyprianou is in with a chance of winning, though parties ...
Race for House Speaker picks up pace
While the picture surrounding the election of a new House president remains murky, some light could emerge later on Tuesday when both Akel and Diko have scheduled meetings of their ...
Akel’s dogmatic refusal to change
After Akel’s dismal showing in last week’s elections, the consensus is that the party must adapt or die. But it’s by no means certain the party can ...
Akel says determined to regroup, regain its strength
The leadership of main opposition party Akel is determined to reorganise and regain its strength it said after a meeting of its central committee following a disappointing outcome in last ...
Andros Kyprianou to step down as Akel party leader (updated)
Akel party leader Andros Kyprianou announced on Friday that he will not be standing for re-election in July’s electoral congress.
Speaking on the CyBC, Kyprianou said he had told ...
Akel starts soul-searching process after poor showing in elections
Main opposition Akel on Wednesday said that the party has launched consultations to reflect on its disappointing showing in the House election amidst reports that leader Andros Kyprianou will not ...
‘We are close to a shift’ after further election losses of the big parties
The changing political landscape, plus the hammering taken by mainstream parties, stand out as the two big takeaways from Sunday’s elections, according to analysts.
Back in 2016, the four ‘big’ ...
Akel accuses President of acting like Disy party leader
Main opposition Akel on Saturday accused President Nicos Anastasides of acting like Disy’s party leader and being involved in “pre-election conflict” after he publicly responded to the party’s ...
Akel files objections over name issue
Main opposition Akel party filed objections in all districts on Wednesday over the rejection of the name it would be using in the May 30 parliamentary elections.
The party had applied ...
Akel backs teachers over strike
Striking teachers on Tuesday received support from political parties although parents once more raised the issue of potential disruptions to their children’s education.
Teachers working in state afternoon and ...
Bicommunal photo show provides hope for a ‘peaceful future’
Main opposition Akel on Saturday inaugurated a bicommunal photo exhibition in Dherynia with a central theme of the present division of the island juxtaposed with the chance of future unity.
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Anastasiades must tackle pending issues not open new ones says Akel (Updated)
Main opposition Akel on Monday called on President Nicos Anastasiades to realise he must not only claim he wants to continue talks on the Cyprus problem from where they left ...
Parliamentary elections: edging out the big players
Elections will take place against a backdrop of public disillusionment, the pandemic and a mushrooming array of small parties
With two months to go until the May 30 parliamentary elections, political ...
Akel call to abolish early pension penalty
Akel leader Andros Kyprianou on Sunday called for a new social policy, starting with the abolition of the 12 per cent deduction in pension imposed on those who retire at 63 instead ...
Union’s early pension demand a non-starter, minister says
The government on Friday rejected a suggestion by Akel-affiliated trade union PEO to remove a 12 per cent penalty from pensions of people who retire early, saying it would render the ...
Akel focuses on welfare services and homes in election pledge
Main opposition Akel’s social policy ahead of parliamentary elections on May 30 was outlined by leader Andros Kyprianou at a press conference on Monday.
Akel’s suggestions spanned policies affecting ...
Akel: Church should have no say in divorce procedures
Akel MP Aristos Damianou has accused the government of insisting on giving the Church a say in family law, insisting on anachronistic practices that have no place in a secular ...
Government hits back after Akel accuses it of only caring about wealthy foreigners (updated, pics)
Akel leader Andros Kyprianou on Sunday took the opportunity of the International Day against Racism to accuse the government of not caring about foreigners, just how wealthy they were.
At ...
Government rejects Akel proposal to change rules on addict inmates
The government on Monday rejected a law proposal submitted by main opposition Akel to change the process of referring substance addicted prisoners for treatment at an outside centre.
The proposal, ...
Opposition parties hit out at president over marina report
Opposition parties Diko and Akel have hit out at the president over the Ayia Napa marina in what they say is yet another passport related scandal.
Both parties based their ...
Akel says Ayia Napa marina report just one more government scandal
Akel on Sunday said the Auditor General’s report on Ayia Napa Marina, released on Friday, and the naturalisation of eight executives of companies associated with it brings to light ...
Akel to try and ease problems of Maronites living in the north
Main opposition Akel will be in touch with the competent ministries to expedite the resolution of problems faced by Maronite living in the north of the island, party leader Andros ...
Coronavirus: Anastasiades says if Covid situation worsens, decree-breakers will be to blame
The government “completely respects” civil liberties, President Nicos Anastasiades said but if the epidemiological picture worsens it will be the fault of decree-breakers such as those who participated in last ...
Our View: President keeps digging himself into a deeper hole
Opposition parties appear determined to keep their campaign against what they view as government corruption going for as long as they can. What is worse for the government is that ...