Youth unemployment threatens social cohesion says minister
Youth unemployment has reached large proportions and threatens social cohesion and the future of the country, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Tuesday. Her greeting...
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President to appoint advisor for the promotion of multiculturalism
President Nicos Christodoulides said on Friday that he plans to appoint an advisor for the promotion of multiculturalism, acceptance and respect for diversity. Addressing the...
Youth misbehaviour hits new low point at Easter
Police, members of public struggle to deal with unruly gangs of teenagers Youth criminality in Cyprus has become a social problem being dealt with across...
Our View: Youth unemployment is high because they lack work ethic
The latest youth unemployment figures released by the European Commission inspired a rather melodramatic announcement by Dipa, urging the government to make the tackling of...
Time to make strategic plans for the future economy of Cyprus
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides The economy of Cyprus depicts positive features as regards growth, employment and public finances. However, its economic development model...
Our View: Lack of jobs is not the reason for high youth unemployment
During the presidential election campaign the candidates expressed concerns about youth unemployment, which they all promised to tackle if elected. The prevailing wisdom has always...
Youth unemployment in Cyprus higher than EU average
Youth unemployment in Cyprus for 2021 reached 14.2 per cent, above the EU average of 13 per cent, Eurostat statistical agency reported on Tuesday. According...
Youth event in Agros promotes healthy lifestyle
The international youth event Youth 4 HEALTH took place in the village of Agros shortly before Easter. Organised by the group Youth Dynamics, the event...
Young people increasingly worried about job prospects
Young people increasingly have no employment whatsoever, while there is a growing sense of pessimism among them about their career prospects, a situation exacerbated by...
‘Democracy, prosperity and peace should not be taken for granted’
Young people debated the future of Europe at parliament on Tuesday, with House president Annita Demetriou calling it a chance to practise “participatory democracy.” The...
