Coronavirus: We need more transparency and more data
The data being made available on Covid is often inadequate Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the rallying cry has been ‘Follow the science’. But a...
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Our View: Anti-corruption laws will not stamp the practise out
After the golden passports exposé there was an outcry against corruption. Citizens held demonstrations, newspapers wrote fiery editorials against sleaze and opposition parties demanded a...
Our View: Environmentally aware population will not accept government spin
Very often when a government tells its citizens there is no cause for alarm or no cause for concern, they are either completely misinformed or...
New MPs pledge to work for transparency and the public interest
Twenty incoming MPs who will be sworn in on Thursday said they hope the new parliament will not just serve the interests of individuals and...
Register of company owners to lift veil of secrecy
By Michele Kambas Cyprus plans to launch a register in coming months identifying the owners of thousands of companies on the island, lifting a veil of...
MPs work on ending ‘mockery’ of their asset statements
MPs decided on Wednesday to set up an ad hoc committee to examine the various proposals submitted to improve the legislation governing the submission of...
House president presents code of conduct for MPs
House president Demetris Syllouris on Monday presented the draft of the MPs’ code of conduct arguing it is yet another tool reinforcing institutions and democracy...
A new era of transparency for Peyia
No more ‘backroom deals’ as Peyia pledges proper development zoning in master plan After years of uncontrolled development, Peyia is to have a detailed town...
Our View: Elite resist push for transparency at every turn
IN THE END the visit by the representatives of Greco, the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption, did not tell us anything we...
Taxman on brink of busting huge evasion network, he says
By George Psyllides The tax department is on the brink of busting one of the biggest VAT dodging network on the island dealing with intra-community...
