bureaucracy
The government hopes the fast-track mechanism it has introduced to simplify processes for foreign businesses wanting to set up operations in Cyprus will finally end...
Post of under-secretary for development in the pipeline
President Nicos Anastasiades’ pre-election pledge to create a post of under-secretary for development is moving forward. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on condition of anonymity...
Red tape pushing students to north
By Andria Kades THE Republic of Cyprus is lagging way behind the north’s ability to attract foreign students hosting a maximum of 8,500, while the...
Growth and bureaucracy cannot co-exist
By Christodoulos Angastiniotis CORROBORATING Darwin’s statement that it is the most adaptable and not the strongest or the most intelligent species that survive, our country...
Red tape and economic growth ‘incompatible’ CIPA boss says
By Angelos Anastasiou BUREAUCRACY and economic growth are incompatible and radical reform of investment rules is an urgent imperative, head of the Cyprus Investment Promotion...
Red-tape still the bane of foreign investment
By George Psyllides Bureaucracy, lack of confidence in the banking system, and delays in decision making were cited as Cyprus’ main disadvantages in a survey...
‘Little upturn on foreign investment without reforms’
By Angelos Anastasiou A steady economic environment and combating bureaucracy are the two prerequisites to effectively attracting foreign investment to Cyprus, the House commerce committee...
‘Political meddling bane of public service’
By Elias Hazou PARTY-political influence and red tape must be tamed if reform of public administration is to be successful, the under-secretary to the President...
Crying in pain while I wait
By Hermes Solomon THE Citizen Service Centres (CSC) issue documents and certificates for the road tax licence, motor vehicle immobilisation, international driving licence, driving licence,...
Clunky bureaucracy makes foreign investment a nightmare
By Ajay Goyal PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades is talking about a complete overhaul of government and financial institutions. His agenda goes further – he is asking...