Neophytou to continue contacts with Turkish Cypriot side
Ruling Disy leader Averof Neophytou said on Sunday that in view of the meeting between the two leaders on Friday, he would continue in the
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Russia raps Disy leader for doubting Russian stance on Cyprus
Moscow on Monday censured ruling Disy chief Averof Neophytou, accusing him of seeking to drive a wedge between the two countries after he suggested Russia
Disy chief says opposition trying to make bills ‘toothless’
Ruling Disy chief Averof Neophytou expressed optimism on Saturday that key bills necessary for the stability of the financial sector would be approved by parliament
MPs table bill to tax Airbnb-style rentals
Two MPs have tabled a bill that aims to regulate and tax short-term property rentals like Airbnb. According to Disy deputy Averof Neophytou, who co-authored
Neophytou envisages cooperation with Arab world post-solution
A solution to the Cyprus problem would enhance economic cooperation in the region, Disy leader Averof Neophytou told the ambassadors of Arab countries in
Eide to hold consultations with UNSG on Cyprus (Updated)
UN envoy Espen Barth Eide is due in New York towards the end of the week to update Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Cyprus and
Averof hits back at opposition critics (Updated)
Disy leader Averof Neophytou attacked the rejectionist parties on Monday for clinging to what he said was the ‘myth’ that the Greek Cypriot-run state
Public-service reform bills sent back to Legal Service
All seven government bills aimed at reforming public service were referred back to the Legal Service by parliament on Tuesday, in order to establish whether
Finance committee urged to work harder and keep quiet over Brexit implications
The House finance committee, in session for the first time on Wednesday following May’s legislative elections, has been urged to hold intensive, daily sessions until
Averof is turning DISY into a farce
By Loucas Charalambous IN TWO comments I wrote earlier in the year about the behaviour of DISY deputies Andreas Themistocleous and Evgenios Hamboullas, as
Neophytou calls for serious discussion on limiting strikes in essential services
DISY leader Averof Neophytou said on Sunday it was time to sit down and talk seriously about limiting strikes in essential services, election period or
‘Grand statements’ on substance of talks not helpful, spokesman says
The government insisted on Sunday there were no timetables for a Cyprus solution, spokesman Nicos Christodoulides said following comments by Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci that
Anastasiades: solution must take into account concerns of both communities (Updated)
A Cyprus solution cannot be reached unless the concerns of both communities are taken into account. President Nicos Anastasiades has said. He also expressed the
Neophytou: Cyprus has a lot to learn from Estonia about e-government
By Angelos Anastasiou Cyprus needs to apply Estonia’s system of e-government, after adjusting to local laws, because it is the best example globally, DISY leader
Grivas memorial marred after statue defaced
A memorial service in memory of EOKA founder George Grivas in Limassol was marred on Sunday after vandals spray painted and defaced his statue overnight,
Cyprus solution could help wider region, says Shimon Peres
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres has said that a solution to the Cyprus issue would help both the island and the wider region. He was
Neophytou: the worst is over for the economy
By Angelos Anastasiou Despite widespread caution, the economy has recovered, the worst is over, and Cyprus’ youth now have a future here, DISY leader Averof
Anastasiades inaugurates new Clerides collection to mark second anniversary (Update)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday inaugurated a collection of items belonging to former President Glafcos Clerides which were donated by Katy Clerides to the Bishopric
Curbing small party ‘blackmail’
By Angelos Anastasiou Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: DISY leader Averof Neophytou’s proposal to increase the so-called ‘electoral measure’ from 1.8
DISY MP takes swipes at party leaders and the president
DISY MP Rikkos Mappourides pulled no punches in an interview on media website Nikodea, taking shots at almost all party leaders on the island, and
