Mountains commissioner outlines progress made
The progress made in improving the lives of those living in the mountains justifies the president’s choices, mountains commissioner Costas Hambiarouris said on Tuesday handing...
Costas Hambiaouris
Recent fires strengthen resolve for comprehensive disaster plan, president says
The recent fires have strengthened the government’s determination to create a comprehensive plan including disasters, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday while receiving the annual...
Moves to improve life in Tylliria get underway
All aspects of life in the Tylliria area will be covered by an integrated development plan of the area, commissioner for the development of mountain...
Big plans for integrated development of Tylliria region
A strategic study is to be ready in ten months for an integrated development plan for the Tylliria area in the north-west of the island....
250 actions to boost mountain communities
Despite the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the government said on Tuesday it has some 250 actions planned for boosting the quality of life...
Three kindergartens to open in mountain communities
Three kindergartens will be opened in mountain communities in the coming months, the labour minister and the commissioner for the development of mountain communities agreed...
Commissioners for environment and mountain development sworn in
Two new commissioners were sworn in on Wednesday, as the cabinet held its first meeting under its new composition following Sunday’s reshuffle. New environment commissioner,...
Tree planting programme to green the island’s schools
All schools in Cyprus need to become greener to help neighbourhoods up their game, Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris said on Tuesday after a meeting at...
Ayia Marina headmistress forced to resign after parents’ protests
The primary school in Ayia Marina in Polis Chrysochous was operating normally on Wednesday after had it remained closed for the first two days of...
Students irked that headmaster in headscarf row was transferred, not punished
Student body Psem has accused the education ministry of forgiving racist behaviours after transferring a headmaster to another school instead of punishing him for cautioning...
