13 h. ago Deputy research ministry handed out funds without due diligence, report says

The deputy research ministry handed out funds without conducting the correct due diligence, an audit office report released on Tuesday said. The report cited funds allocated to the research and innovation foundation, which, it said, was paid “without an internal control mechanism”, while also highlighting a grant which was paid to the institute of neurology […]

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4 d. ago Damianos met with Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistocleous in Nicosia

Health Minister Michael Damianos met with his Greek Deputy counterpart Marios Themistocleous at the Health Ministry to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the health sector on Friday. “We are here to further discuss the strengthening of these relations and what we have done and what we will do in the coming months, always […]

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4 d. ago Mayor “totally against” shelter for unaccompanied minors on Koag land

The mayor of Dromolaxia-Meneou is “totally against” the creation of a shelter for unaccompanied minors on Cyprus Land Development Corporation (Koag) land, warning that the municipality will take strong measures if authorities proceed with their plans. “Last year, the deputy ministry of social welfare requested the municipality’s opinion on the use of a plot of land […]

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4 d. ago Hotels near full as diverted flights bring 2,400 unexpected guests

Hotel occupancy in Cyprus is nearing full capacity after 16 flights were diverted from Israel to Larnaca and Paphos airports, following Israel’s strike on Iran. The roughly 2,400 passengers from those flights are now being housed in hotels across the island. “We were informed by the deputy ministry of tourism that the passengers of these […]

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6 d. ago MPs call on deputy minister to step down amid architecture book mess

The publication linked to Cyprus’ participation in the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice was withdrawn because the deputy culture ministry was referred to in the booklet without consent, Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told the House education committee on Wednesday, however MPs spoke of political responsibilities and some called for Kassianidou’s resignation. Arguments between Akel […]

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6 d. ago Deputy Ministry denies approving controversial Venice Biennale publication

Deputy Ministry denies approving controversial Venice Biennale publication  Philenews

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1 week ago Tourism information office project gets green light in Paphos

A new chapter in Paphos’ tourism development began on Friday, with the signing of a contract to create the town’s new tourism information office. The municipality of Paphos confirmed it has signed the agreement with the construction company B.K.V. Exelixis General Constructions Ltd to carry out the works on behalf of the deputy ministry of […]

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1 week ago Paphos welcomed 1.45 million visitors, earning €1.15 billion in 2024

Paphos solidified its position on the global tourism map in 2024, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said during this week’s general meeting of the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap). He highlighted the strong partnership between Etap and the Deputy Ministry, which has driven targeted promotional efforts. Koumis also commended initiatives aimed at enhancing the […]

Economics

3 w. ago Hotel licence deadline pushed again as MPs slam ‘fictitious progress’

The House this week approved yet another extension to the licensing deadline for hotels and tourist accommodations, triggering backlash from MPs over years of delays and what they called ‘fictitious progress’. The new law pushes the deadline for securing an operating licence from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to November 30, 2025, two months later […]

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