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Legal issue affects continued employment for Larnaca port workers

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Legal issue affects continued employment for Larnaca port workers

A legal dispute has arisen regarding the future of workers at Larnaca Port and Marina after a development project collapsed. The contracting company, Kition Ocean Holdings, transferred the workers to the state instead of sending termination letters. Trade unions argue that proper termination letters are needed for the workers to be reassigned to the Development Company. The company claims they followed the TUPE law to protect the workers’ rights during the transfer. The workers met with the Mayor to express their concerns, and further discussions are scheduled.

Kition workers rehired by state after Larnaca port takeover

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Kition workers rehired by state after Larnaca port takeover

Workers at Kition Ocean Holdings, operator of the Larnaca marina and port concession, will be rehired by the state, securing 70 jobs just before the next mayoral and European elections.

CyBC director general reported missing in action

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CyBC director general reported missing in action

Thanasis Tsokos, the director general of state broadcaster CyBC, has been missing for almost a month. The interior ministry has been searching for him since mid-May to deliver a letter about disciplinary action. Tsokos is facing ten allegations related to the operations of CyBC, including mismanagement of tenders and changes in companies that affect the budget. An investigator will examine if there is corruption or waste of public funds and abuse of power. Many decisions at CyBC have been put on hold due to Tsokos’ absence.

UK, ’s first black woman MP barred from running for Labour

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UK, ’s first black woman MP barred from running for Labour

Diane Abbott, Britain’s first black woman lawmaker, was barred from running as a Labour candidate in the July 4 election after being suspended for comments about Jews and racism.

Housing scheme for mountain and rural areas extended

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Housing scheme for mountain and rural areas extended

Newly revised housing plans were approved by the cabinet to regenerate mountain villages, rural areas, and areas on the Green Line. 1,500 applications have been approved under the schemes, corresponding to the granting of €55 million in financial assistance. 14,000 households, corresponding to 29,500 people, benefited from the allowances in 2023, with a total grant of €7.5 million. The plan has been extended until December 31, 2025, and becomes a two-year plan to allow interested parties sufficient time to secure the necessary planning and building permits required to apply.

UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour

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UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour

Diane Abbott, Britain’s first Black woman lawmaker, has been barred from running as a Labour candidate in the upcoming general election. She was suspended over a year ago for comments she made about Jews and racism, but has since had the whip restored by the party. Abbott apologized for her remarks but remains banned from standing as a candidate.

Larnaca port workers handed termination letters

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Larnaca port workers handed termination letters

Employees of Larnaca’s port and marina received termination letters from Kition Ocean Holdings Ltd following the project’s collapse. The meeting between the workers’ representatives and the Ministers of Labour and Transport was postponed until Thursday afternoon. The workers were assured that a solution would be found to ensure they are not victimized, and discussions were held regarding their employment status. The new operator taking over the port’s operations should employ the current workers under the same terms and conditions. The President of the Republic reassured that there should be no concern for the workers regarding the port issue. The €1.2 billion contract with Kition Ocean Holdings was terminated by the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works.

From Akamas to vultures, a simple public warning

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From Akamas to vultures, a simple public warning

The need for civil society organizations to act as environmental watchdogs remains urgent, as recent revelations have shown violations of environmental conditions in the Akamas area. The scandal involved roadworks that ignored environmental conditions, and the Forestry Department was supposed to oversee the project. The Water Development Department had warned about violations a year before environmental NGOs raised the alarm. Additionally, efforts are being made to protect Griffon vultures from extinction, with poison baits and power line collisions being major threats. Despite efforts to persuade the Electricity Authority to make infrastructure safer, losses of vultures and eagles continue due to collisions and electrocutions.

Discipline procedures mired by missing staff member

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Discipline procedures mired by missing staff member

State authorities have been searching for over a month for CyBC director general Thanasis Tsokos to serve him with orders to appear before a disciplinary procedure. Tsokos has been unavailable for almost a month, stalling the entire procedure. The ministry has requested cabinet to appoint an individual to investigate the claims against Tsokos.

Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

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Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

Fterikoudes mukhtar Modestos Iacovou testified against Tamassos Bishop Isaias in a case brought by suspended monks of the Osiou Avakoum monastery. He stated that vehicles from the bishopric were loaded with icons from the monastery. The community council has asked for the monks to be brought back so the monastery can function normally. The community has supported the monastery and donated properties for its construction. Monks’ lawyers claim the investigation process against them is illegal.