Housing policy and strengthening of the HFC

Housing policy and strengthening of the HFC

The Housing Finance Corporation has lost its social character due to understaffing, leading to delays in loan processing that frustrate potential borrowers. This issue was highlighted in a recent report, emphasizing the urgent need to address housing as a social issue. AKEL and SEK are calling for the government to strengthen the HFC and implement measures to help middle and lower-income households acquire housing. The state must provide immediate solutions to address the critical housing problem faced by citizens, especially the youth.

Cyprus ready for wildfire season, says agriculture minister

Cyprus ready for wildfire season, says agriculture minister

Fact: The primary focus of the exercise was to assess the effectiveness of the national firefighting strategy ‘Hephaestus’ for large forest fire suppression.

Mental health staff joins nurses, ’ work stoppage on Thursday

Mental health staff joins nurses, ’ work stoppage on Thursday

Fact: The mental health nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy will participate in a one-hour work stoppage to protest understaffing on Thursday.