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Only half of the public is satisfied with the work of the House of Representatives, while an overwhelming majority would like to see parliamentary committees...
Reservations over bill to fast-track ‘strategic developments’
Lawmakers on Thursday voiced reservations over a government bill that aims to fast-track so-called ‘strategic developments’, pointing out that the legislation itself omits to spell...
Local government reform a step closer, due at plenum next month
A total of 85 amendments to the local government reform bills were presented during the House interior committee on Thursday, which took place behind closed...
House rejects president’s veto on lower VAT for electricity (updated)
Parliament on Tuesday rejected a presidential veto of a bill passed by opposition parties to cut VAT on electricity bills from 19 per cent to...
Anastasiades vetoes bill to cut EAC bills to 9%
As expected, President Nicos Anastasiades has vetoed a bill passed by opposition parties to cut VAT on electricity bills from 19 per cent to 9...
President rejects law cutting VAT on electricity bills
Main opposition Akel accused the government of being authoritarian after it transpired Tuesday that the president would veto a recent law passed by opposition parties...
MPs welcome planned updates to national cancer strategy
Members of the House health committee on Thursday welcomed planned updates to the national cancer strategy that will include a national cancer institute and urged...
RES fund to tap into reserves to cover deficit
The Renewable Energy Sources Fund will turn another deficit next year, and will again need to tap into its reserves to stay afloat. The fund’s...
MPs complete discussion on local govt reform but differences remain
The House Interior Committee on Thursday completed an article-by-article discussion of sweeping reforms to local government, acknowledging that though differences remain, they were gradually inching...
Moving to digital practices at House to be speeded up
Speeding up the digital transition of the House of Representatives and modernising its operation were the focus of a meeting on Tuesday between House president...