Tales from the Coffeeshop: Cost-cutting: increasing the taxpayer, ’s costs
Fact: Tornaritis is not very popular among Disy supporters because of his two-faced role in the last presidential elections.
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Our View: Pinning hopes on civil society is an act of desperation
UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy Maria Angel Holguin has not found common ground for new talks on the Cyprus problem.
Tanzania: Owners of large industries seek government protection against cheap imports
Some owners of large industries in Tanzania have requested the government to protect them against cheap imports by increasing import taxes on trucks assembled outside the country.
Avakoum monks had salaries paid
Two monks from the Osiou Avakoum monastery, archimandrites Nektarios and Porfyrios, along with hieromonk Avakoum Christofis, were under investigation for alleged money laundering and engaging in sexual activity with each other. The monks were initially placed on leave with full pay, but later the decision was changed to withhold their salaries during the investigation. However, on Friday, they received payment for their salaries since March 12, which the lawyers said vindicated their clients. The monks had €807,000 in cash and were captured on camera engaging in sexual activity. Police had access to their bank accounts and other services for further investigation. The monks filed an appeal to have the frozen money returned, claiming that not all facts were presented to secure the freezing orders.
Cyprus: Only 25% of asylum seekers are registered with social insurance services, Minister says
The government plans to introduce new legislation to address undeclared and illegal labor, with bills set to be presented to the House of Representatives in June for a vote before the summer recess. Labor Minister Yannis Panagiotou highlighted the recent increase in such practices and emphasized the need for swift action. The Minister also discussed benefits for Turkish Cypriots under the Ministry of Labour’s jurisdiction and presented data showing a correlation between undeclared labor and increased migration. The proposed legislative changes include increasing fines for undeclared work to €1000 and holding main contractors liable in addition to subcontractors. Additionally, there will be provisions for electronic registration of all employees in the Ministry’s information system.
Republic to simplify widowhood pension process for Turkish Cypriots
Labour Minister Yannis Panagiotou discussed measures to support Turkish Cypriots, including the distribution of widowhood pensions to eligible spouses of Turkish Cypriots who contributed to the Social Insurance Fund. The Ministry of Labour is simplifying the application process by allowing married Turkish Cypriot contributors to submit a joint affidavit. Additionally, vocational training programs in Turkish are being offered between May and December 2024 to equip up to 1,000 Turkish Cypriots with green and digital skills.
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Our View: President, ’s police appointment law did not even merit discussion
The House plenum unanimously rejected a law that would give the chief of police the power to appoint specialist members of the force without following normal hiring procedures.
Death toll from floods in Brazil hits 113 as rain returns
The death toll from historic floods in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul reached 113, with 146 people still unaccounted for.
Owners of large industries in Tanzania seek government protection against cheap imports
Some owners of large industries in Tanzania have asked the government to protect them against cheap imports by increasing import taxes.