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European Commission paints gloomy picture of Cyprus’ economy

George PsyllidesFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020

By George PsyllidesFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 202003717

Cyprus’ economy is still characterised by large economic imbalances, which, unless addressed, may impede its medium-term economic prospects, the European Commission said on Wednesday, noting...

Cyprus

Government makes second attempt to reform civil service

George PsyllidesFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020

By George PsyllidesFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 202001406

Three government bills on the reform of the civil service aspire to create a new culture and a more efficient organisation, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides...

Cyprus Featured

President calls on parties to back civil service reform

George PsyllidesNovember 7, 2019November 7, 2019

By George PsyllidesNovember 7, 2019November 7, 20190603

President Nicos Anastasiades urged political parties on Thursday to approve the government’s proposal for the reform of the civil service in a bid to rid...

Business Cyprus

Public sector efficiency must improve say EU finance ministers

George PsyllidesJuly 9, 2019

By George PsyllidesJuly 9, 20190525

The EU’s finance ministers on Tuesday adopted recommendations and opinions on member states’ economic, employment and fiscal policies, including a package for Cyprus that mainly...

Cyprus Featured

President lashes out at ‘tyranny’ of the civil service (Updated)

Evie AndreouOctober 6, 2018October 6, 2018

By Evie AndreouOctober 6, 2018October 6, 2018094

President Nicos Anastasiades came under fire from opposition parties on Saturday after he called for an end to the ‘tyranny of the civil service kingdoms’...

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‘Birth date, not performance’ decides civil service promotions

Evie AndreouJune 27, 2018June 27, 2018

By Evie AndreouJune 27, 2018June 27, 201817 96

With the performance of almost all civil servants currently rated as ‘excellent’, their birth date appears to be the only criteria for promotions, the head...

Cyprus

Reform commissioner to battle on with civil service reform

George PsyllidesMarch 22, 2017

By George PsyllidesMarch 22, 20173 107

The effort to reform the public sector has not been abandoned after the bills were rejected by parliament, reform commissioner Constantinos Petrides said on Wednesday,...

Opinion Our View

Our View: Vague reassurances from minister over rising payroll not enough

CM: Our ViewDecember 21, 2016December 20, 2016

By CM: Our ViewDecember 21, 2016December 20, 20163 149

Apart from a news conference 10 days ago, at which the under-secretary to the President Constantinos Petrides lashed out at the irresponsibility of the opposition...

Cyprus

News Podcast: Petrides warns against delays in civil service reform

Rosie OgdenSeptember 30, 2016October 7, 2016

By Rosie OgdenSeptember 30, 2016October 7, 2016189

The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...

Cyprus

Possible pay rises of 2.2 per cent for civil servants

FORMER STAFFSeptember 12, 2016September 12, 2016

By FORMER STAFFSeptember 12, 2016September 12, 201625 112

Pay-hikes for civil servants should not exceed the annual rate of nominal growth of the economy’s gross domestic product (GDP) and evaluations of civil...

Cyprus

Bills to overhaul public sector outlined

Elias HazouNovember 17, 2015November 17, 2015

By Elias HazouNovember 17, 2015November 17, 20157 72

By Elias Hazou Parliament on Tuesday began dissecting a package of six government bills designed to overhaul appraisal, promotion and transfers in the public sector,...

Cyprus

‘Mutual respect’ sees civil service reform move at fast pace

Evie AndreouOctober 6, 2015February 15, 2016

By Evie AndreouOctober 6, 2015February 15, 20164 88

By Evie Andreou President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday he is closely monitoring reform of the civil service reform with the aim of creating an...

Opinion Our View

Our View: Civil service reforms will not be easy

CM: Our ViewJune 12, 2015November 3, 2016

By CM: Our ViewJune 12, 2015November 3, 201615 107

IT WOULD be an exaggeration to describe the government’s proposals for the reform of the civil service, which were presented by Under-secretary to the President...

Opinion Our View

Our View: Reforming the reformers is like preaching to the converted

CM: Our ViewSeptember 4, 2014November 7, 2016

By CM: Our ViewSeptember 4, 2014November 7, 20165 58

HOW FUNNY that the government’s much-vaunted plans for a reform of the public service have been put on hold for three months because there is...