Professional army era begins
DEFENCE Minister Christoforos Fokaides Friday announced the successful recruitment of 3,000 professional soldiers selected on merit in a transparent procedure within the timeframe envisaged, he...
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Over 3,100 apply to join army
Over 3,100 applications have been submitted so far for 3,000 positions expected to open in the National Guard after the government decided to cut military...
Unaccompanied refugee minors in Larnaca protest over application delays
Authorities went on alert on Thursday after a group of youths left a reception centre for unaccompanied minors in Aradippou, Larnaca. The group of 17...
Stricter means-testing for student grants (Updated)
Lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill changing the eligibility criteria for student grants, amid loud protests from youths outside. It was supported with 26 votes...
Objections to halloumi-hellim PDO likely to number around eight, minister says
As many as eight objections are expected against Cyprus’ application to register halloumi/hellim (Turkish name) as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Agriculture minister Nicos...
Cross-community exchange scheme gets underway
The Cross-Community Exchange Internship programme, which was approved by the two Cypriot leaders as part of the confidence building measures has been officially announced. A...
Three airlines apply for Cyprus licence, subsidies for Brussels (update)
By George Psyllides and Andria Kades THREE airline companies have applied for operating licences in Cyprus, the transport minister said on Thursday, expressing hope that...
Parliament extends GMI application deadline
Parliament on Thursday extended the deadline for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) applications for low-income pensioners and welfare recipients until November 30, 2014. The extension only...
Thousands of new applicants for state aid
By Constantinos Psillides AROUND 67,000 applications regarding the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) have been filed up to now, of which 17,000 come from people who...
Thousands of pensioners did not apply for GMI
By Staff Reporter SOME 17,000 elderly people eligible for low pensions have not filed an application for guaranteed minimum income (GMI), the chairman of the...
Prison parole system found lacking
By Jean Christou MANY INMATES at the Nicosia central prisons are slow to apply for parole because they think it will take too long, deputies...
GMI process hits teething troubles
By Angelos Anastasiou APPLICATIONS for the government’s Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) welfare scheme are being received at a rate of 1,000 per day, but many...
Deadline extended for GMI applications
The deadline for the submission of applications by welfare recipients for the government’s Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) scheme has been extended to September 1, the...
Pending title deeds applications down to 20,000
By George Psyllides PENDING applications at the land registry department to issue title deeds for properties with final approval have been reduced to around 20,000...