House plenary begins discussion on state budget
The House of Representatives convenes in a plenary session on Wednesday to begin a three-day discussion on the state budget for 2019. The annual meeting...
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Finance minister stresses economic growth and a balanced budget
Economic growth is expected to exceed three per cent over the next three years, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades told MPs on Monday. He stressed that...
Cabinet to discuss state budget
The Cabinet will discuss the state budget for 2019 in its session on Thursday. The ministerial council in May approved the strategic framework for fiscal...
Public sector salaries to rise by 2.4 per cent in 2018
The state payroll will rise by 2.4 per cent in 2018 compared to 2017, according to data on the 2018 state budget which is currently...
State budget debate starts
A three-day discussion on the state budget for 2017 started on Monday morning at 8am at Parliament. The debate opened with speeches by political party...
Renewed pay increases eating in to education budget
Despite the financial squeeze, the resources allocated to the ministry of education over the past three years has remained constant overall, underscoring this administration’s commitment...
Our View: Opportunity for real reform not grasped
THE LAST state budget of the assistance programme was approved by the legislature on Thursday night. It was passed by the votes of DIKO, DISY...