Akel, Diko agree on ‘need for change’
The leaders of the two largest opposition parties met on Tuesday to sound each other out ahead of the 2023 presidential elections, while other such exploratory discussions are scheduled for this ...
Akel: Taxpayer to pay millions for wrong closure of FBME bank
Main opposition Akel have hammered the government over its decision to shutter Tanzania-based FBME bank some seven years ago, following a court ruling here last week that said the decision ...
Government’s ‘dogmatism’ causes rising prices says Akel at rallies
The government has a “moral responsibility” to protect society and the economy from inflation because it is partly responsible for the increase of prices of essential goods, Akel general secretary ...
Cyprus parliament calls on Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory
The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire there and urging Russian troops to depart Ukrainian territory.
In a resolution, passed ...
‘I won’t leave a bankrupt state,’ president says on price pressures (Update 3)
Rising prices and inflation are a global phenomenon, President Anastasiades said on Wednesday night, responding to opposition parties and unions who have announced islandwide protests over the surge in the ...
Akel leader Stefanou tests positive for Covid
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating in line with the protocols, the party said on Friday afternoon.
The announcement was made public by the ...
Akel, president discuss ways to cut electricity prices
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday met Akel leader Stephanos Stephanou to discuss a series of proposals the main opposition party believes will help tackle rising electricity costs.
The meeting was ...
Akel says it won’t back other party leaders for 2023 vote
Main opposition Akel have all but ruled out backing any party leader for candidate for next year’s presidential elections, in a strong signal to the rest of the opposition ...
Akel presses for state support for disabled adults
Akel on Wednesday urged the government to fill the gap in care available to adults with special needs.
The call was made by the party’s general secretary Stephanos Stephanou ...
President rejects law cutting VAT on electricity bills
Main opposition Akel accused the government of being authoritarian after it transpired Tuesday that the president would veto a recent law passed by opposition parties to cut VAT on electricity ...
Our View: Let’s hope parties put interests of economy above right to avoid repaying loans
Presenting the 2022 State Budget to the House of Representatives on Thursday, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said the drawing of funds from European sources and programmes was a government priority. Cyprus ...
Akel says it will reject government’s 2022 state budget
In keeping with its custom, main opposition Akel said Wednesday it will be voting against the 2022 state budget but only after proposing a number of amendments to counter what it ...
Akel cries foul as AG remains tight lipped over dropping spy van charges
The attorney-general’s office on Tuesday said it had no comment on its decision a day earlier to drop all charges against three individuals in the case of the so-called ‘...
Akel bill for further cuts, VAT being discussed by MPs next week
A bill tabled by main opposition Akel suggesting further cuts to VAT on electricity bills will be discussed at the next House finance committee after gaining support from the majority ...
Akel calls for National Council to discuss leaked ‘decentralisation document’
Opposition Akel on Sunday called for a meeting of the National Council to discuss a six-page document for a decentralised federation that was drawn up by the Greek Cypriot side ...
If president had any political ethos he would have resigned long ago, Akel leader tells protesters (updated)
The president should have resigned a long time ago if he had political ethos, main opposition Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said Saturday, as he called on Nicos Anastasiades to resign ...
Disy: Akel, not us, gave citizenship to man linked to Pandora Papers
Ruling Disy took a swipe at main opposition Akel on Saturday for planning a demo to protest the ‘loss of Cyprus’ credibility’ in the wake of the Pandora Papers, by ...
Cyprus hits back at EP resolution, opposition parties, over Pandora furore (Updated)
A European Parliament (EP) resolution specifically naming President Nicos Anastasiades in connection with the Pandora Papers, negative media articles, and the opposition calling for his resignation, all only serve to ...
Ruling party pledges ‘no return to food bank policies’ as price hikes imminent
Ruling Disy has pledged there would be no return to the economic polices that led to the advent of food banks in Cyprus following the 2013 financial crisis on the island.
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Bicommunal event calls for Cyprus solution, reunification
The Cyprus problem is at its worst phase, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday at the bicommunal event the party organised in Dherynia for the reunification of the island.
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Drakou seeks Akel support for justice reforms
Justice Minister Stefi Drakou on Friday sought the support of main opposition party Akel to move forward on the much-awaited justice reform bills and a legal framework to combat corruption.
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North passports row spills into domestic arena
The back-and-forth between President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar spilled over into the domestic political arena on Thursday, with the administration and the main opposition party trading ...
Akel marks 95th anniversary of ‘fighting for the people’
Main opposition Akel is marking its 95th anniversary on Sunday with the promise to do what it takes for a better future for Cyprus.
In a statement, Akel said its 95...
‘Government narrow-mindedness behind low Estia uptake’
A pro-debtors group on Tuesday blamed the government for the low uptake for the Estia debt relief scheme, saying the red tape involved disqualified many borrowers who now risk having ...