Xanthou ‘back in the game’ after joining Volt
Former Green party member Efi Xanthou has joined Volt Cyprus, she announced on Saturday.
“It’s time to get back in the game,” she said in a post on her ...
Another leading member quits Green Party
Efi Xanthou on Thursday announced she has left the Green Party, bringing to an end a 23-year association.
In a letter written to explain her decision, she said, “for 23 years, ...
Cabinet reshuffle: another lost opportunity
By Efi Xanthou
So once again Cyprus is rocked by a political upheaval out of nowhere. President Nikos Christodoulides started a whole discussion about an imminent restructuring of his cabinet, ...
Ongoing operation of waste plant hangs in the balance
The Pentakomo operation has lunged from one scandal to another. Now operators have been kicked out the question remains how the facility will continue to operate
The continued operation of ...
Xanthou announces candidacy to run Greens
Former deputy leader of the Green Party Efi Xanthou officially announced her candidacy for the presidency of the party on Monday morning.
The announcement comes in the wake of the ...
Chemicals in paper straws underline need to ‘reduce single-use culture’
‘Forever’ chemicals harmful to both humans and the environment have been found in most brands of paper straws, Belgian researchers say.
Cyprus banned many single-use plastic items such as plastic ...
No room on dog beach for four-legged friends
One of the few places where dogs should be able to roam free
Summer is heating up: temperatures are soaring as are tempers, with rows flaring at the beaches as ...
Legal oversight means Gesy watchdog is shrouded in secrecy
Accessibility of Gesy providers for people with disabilities is not a given
By Efi Xanthou
On October 27, 2022, a report from Gesy’s oversight ombudsperson was distributed to various government departments ...
Coronavirus: Greens official slams Test and Stay measure
The Test and Stay scheme to be introduced in schools as of Monday to allow close contacts to stay in lessons will only create more problems, deputy leader of the ...
Parliamentary committee agrees Elam MP has case to answer over verbal abuse
The parliamentary committee on standards unanimously agreed on Tuesday that far-right Elam MP Andreas Themistokleous had a case to answer after he was accused of verbally abusing a Green party ...
Elam MP accused of verbally abusing Green party assistant (update 3)
A Green party parliamentary assistant said on Wednesday said she was verbally abused by far-right Elam MP Andreas Themistokleous, who moved towards her while shouting at her to get out ...