Cyprus declares three-day mourning in memory of late labour minister (updated)
Three days of mourning in honour of former Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou were announced by cabinet on Wednesday as they further detailed that she will...
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou
Flags at half-mast, Hadjipantela in Athens to arrange for repatriation of Zeta’s remains (updated)
The passing of political stalwart Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou on Monday night was marked around the island on Tuesday with the president announcing that flags...
Minister’s condition still critical, president praises close associate
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou is stable but remains in critical condition as she receives urgent treatment in Greece on Tuesday, while President Nicos Anastasiades praised...
No intention to raise pension age to 67, minister says
It is not the government’s intention to extend the retirement age to 67, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Friday, announcing the start of talks...
Coronavirus: labour minister announced latest relief schemes
The labour ministry on Tuesday announced the latest relief schemes available for businesses, employees and self-employed persons as a result of the two-week coronavirus-related lockdown...
Warning issued to supermarkets over May Day holiday (Updated)
In a clear warning to the supermarket sector, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Thursday that the law explicitly prohibits shops to open on May...
Union’s early pension demand a non-starter, minister says
The government on Friday rejected a suggestion by Akel-affiliated trade union PEO to remove a 12 per cent penalty from pensions of people who retire...
New portal for online payments to social security
Authorities on Thursday presented the new portal for online payments of social insurance contributions which will be launched on Friday. The use of ‘SISnet’ will...
Coronavirus: Labour minister appeals to businesses not to sack workers
Labour minister Zeta Emilianidou on Tuesday appealed to certain businesses impacted by the coronavirus restrictions to refrain from sacking employees this month, as the state...
Support schemes averted drastic rise in unemployment, Emilianidou says
The package launched by the government to support employees and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic has averted a drastic rise in unemployment, Minister of Labour,...
