Minister hopes ‘Odyssey’ of civil service reform nearing its end
Reforming the civil service is an effort on many fronts that will go on continuously, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said on Friday, expressing hope that...
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European Commission paints gloomy picture of Cyprus’ economy
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...
Government makes second attempt to reform civil service
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...
President calls on parties to back civil service reform
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...
Public sector efficiency must improve say EU finance ministers
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...
President lashes out at ‘tyranny’ of the civil service (Updated)
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’...
‘Birth date, not performance’ decides civil service promotions
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...
Reform commissioner to battle on with civil service reform
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,...
Our View: Vague reassurances from minister over rising payroll not enough
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...
News Podcast: Petrides warns against delays in civil service reform
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...
