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...
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Audit office against allowing civil servants to keep job on hold while serving as MP
The audit office on Friday called on political parties to ditch a proposal that would allow civil servants to be elected as MPs without resigning...
Limassol police HQ in dire need of maintenance, MP says
The 65-year-old building housing Limassol police headquarters needs maintenance and improvement as a matter of urgency, House legal affairs committee president Nicos Tornaritis said on...
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...
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...
MPs urge caution over infectious diseases law
Opposition on Thursday called for caution over updating the 1923 law on infectious diseases to avoid restricting basic freedoms, with Akel arguing that lack of...
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...
Four MPs among those who have not paid traffic fines
Four MPs are on the list of high-profile people who have not paid their traffic fines for years. According to daily Phileleftheros, no action has...
Averof tops party leaders’ assets list
Disy leader Averof Neophytou appears to be the wealthiest among party leaders, while head of the Greens Charalambos Theopemptou has the most in liquid assets,...
Film incentive scheme tainted by conflicts of interest, audit chief says
A scheme aimed to promote the audiovisual industry in Cyprus appears to have been tainted by conflicts of interest and the revolving door phenomenon, the...
