Co-op scandal heading for a cover-up, MPs claim
Opposition MPs suggested on Thursday there was a cover-up effort afoot after police would not say whether they had questioned former finance minister Harris Georgiades...
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Petrides noticed serious shortcomings in citizenship programme in 2017, probe hears (updated)
Major flaws in the citizenship-by- investment (CBI) programme’s procedures were noticed in 2017 by then interior minister Constantinos Petrides who started drafting a code of...
Passport probe holds its first public hearing
The committee of inquiry into the citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programme will on Tuesday be holding its first public hearing, featuring former Finance Minister Harris Georgiades, to...
Disy rift over federation as a Cyprus solution
A two-state solution could never be Disy’s choice, the ruling party’s leader Averof Neophytou said on Monday in an apparent criticism of his deputy leader’s...
Georgiades says privatisations a regret, president lauds efforts
President Nicos Anastasiades on Sunday praised outgoing Finance Minister Harris Georgiades for his work in the position, which led the economy “from the depths of...
Disy reshuffle on the cards
Disy MP Solon Kasinis has resigned, reportedly over serious health reasons, along with Stella Kyriakidou who has now given up her seat in parliament following...
High debt, NPLs could magnify any external shocks to Cyprus economy, experts say
Economic experts on Tuesday debated whether the recovering Cyprus economy was ready to weather any external shocks after putting its house in order for the...
Georgiades plays down value of citizenship scheme, IMF has some concerns (Updated)
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Tuesday that the importance of the citizenship by investment programme should not be overestimated. Speaking at The Economist conference...
Government generates €944m surplus in first nine months
The government has generated a €944m surplus in the first nine months of the year, the highest in the EU and a large safety cushion,...
Georgiades recounts dark days of March 2013 banking crisis
A speech by Finance Minister Harris Georgiades late Tuesday revealed for the first time how the government was grasping at straws to keep the economy...
Georgiades still plans to resign by the end of the year
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Tuesday he still planned to leave his post by the end of the year at a time decided by...
Greek and Cypriot finance ministers discuss enhanced economic cooperation
Cyprus and Greece’s finance ministers Harris Georgiades and Christos Staikouras respectively on Monday announced enhanced cooperation on economic issues between the countries, following a meeting...
Public service unions call for dialogue on reforms
PUBLIC service unions on Friday called for dialogue with the government over reforms with some arguing that it was not completed while others saying they...
€2.5bn Russian loan repaid two years early
Cyprus has fully repaid a €2.5 billion loan from Russia, secured in 2011 by the previous administration, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Monday. Georgiades...
Georgiades reminds borrowers that Estia scheme begins Monday
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades on Sunday urged any homeowners who believe they are eligible for the debt-relief scheme Estia to submit their applications as of...
Minister chides MPs over sloppy repo bill
Parliament’s enactment last week of a bill impacting foreclosure procedures was ‘sloppy’, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Monday, hinting that the legislative proposal may...
MoUs signed with banks ahead of Estia kick-off
The government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with banks and credit buyers for the implementation of the Estia debt relief scheme, which...
Edek proposes freezing all foreclosures
SOCIALIST Edek plans to table a legislative proposal freezing all repossessions by banks, ostensibly to protect vulnerable homeowners, despite assurances from the banking sector that...
Draft bill on blockchain to be ready by end of 2019
A draft bill to regulate blockchain technology in Cyprus is expected to be ready before the end of the year, as part of the National...
Economy entering ‘new promising period’ says Georgiades
The island’s economy has entered a new, promising period and the hardship suffered in previous years is history, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said on Friday,...