How to inspect secondhand farm machinery
Purchasing secondhand farm machinery can be a cost-effective way to equip agricultural operations without the hefty price tag of new equipment.
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Nurses union warns of strikes over understaffing
The nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy warned of potential strikes due to ongoing understaffing issues in public hospitals. They accused the state health service (Okypy) of not honoring an agreement made in February 2023 regarding staffing needs for nurses. Pasydy stated that there is a dire need to hire over 170 nurses in public hospitals and gave Okypy a deadline to clarify their plans. Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou defended the organization, stating they employ the largest number of nurses in Cyprus and aim to fully utilize existing nursing staff. Pasydy released a statement expressing concern over the health ministry’s lack of intention to address staffing shortages, leading them to consider taking measures to compel the ministry to address the issues seriously.
Reunification, workers’ demands and Palestine at the PEO May Day event
A bicommunal event organized by the PEO and T/C trade union organizations for Labor Day in Nicosia featured messages in favor of the reunification of Cyprus and workers’ demands, as well as support for Palestine. Participants gathered at Eleftheria Square before marching towards the buffer zone stadium with Turkish Cypriot trade unions. The PEO Secretary-General emphasized the joint effort of Greek and Turkish Cypriot workers to reject division and fight for improved working conditions and wages. The PEO criticized employers for resisting institutional measures to enforce labor agreements and called on the government to take action.
President says government will continue to stand by workers
President Nikos Christodoulides assured workers that the government will continue to stand by them in every fair demand.
Ormidia fishing shelter upgraded, government pledges support
Fact: The Ormidia fishing shelter in Cyprus received a €1.6 million upgrade, co-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020, as part of a larger operational program for fisheries and aquaculture with a budget of €54.7 million.
France, ’s air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe
Fact: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday due to a strike by French air traffic control workers.
Air traffic controller strike threatens disruptions at French airports
A planned air traffic controller strike in France on Thursday is expected to cause significant disruptions at the country’s airports, with airlines asked to cut flights by 75% at Paris-Orly airport, by 55% at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle airport, by 65% at Marseille airport, and by 45% at all other airports on April 25. The SNCTA union called off the strike after reaching a deal with management over working conditions, but the announcement came too late to avoid disruptions.
The European Parliament’s achievements through the eyes of the Cypriot MEPs
The European Parliament has been instrumental in enacting reforms to enhance the lives of people in Europe, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic by endorsing the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism and contributing to the NextGenerationEU financial plan. Key achievements also include advancements in Green and Digital Transitions, implementing measures for health, welfare, and daily experiences of EU citizens, and supporting young people through initiatives like the European Year of Skills.
Quality journalism under strain, says union
Journalists in Cyprus are calling for better wages and working conditions, as well as the renewal or drafting of collective agreements to improve the quality of investigative journalism in the country.