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Etyk calls off bank strike early
Bank workers union Etyk said on Tuesday it was suspending a strike at Hellenic Bank’s delinquent loan manager following the intervention of Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou. The two sides are scheduled...
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Government improving lives of the elderly says minister
Cyprus has succeeded in taking measures to improve the living conditions of an ageing population by following a strategy for the elderly, but challenges still exist that must be tackled, Labour...
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Discussion wraps up on pension bonus
Lawmakers on Tuesday finished discussing a bill tabled by Akel that would scrap the time limit for applying for the pension bonus, also known as the “small cheque.” The bill amends a law passed in 2014...
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Cabinet improves strategies to improve life of disabled
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved two national strategies concerning people with disabilities aimed at improving their quality of life. Submitted by Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou, the first, spanning...
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Employers responsible for health and safety says minister
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Wednesday the labour inspection department could not check all establishments in Cyprus and urged all involved to come up with suggestions to boost health and...
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Discussions on minimum wage will start, minister says
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Wednesday that a dialogue would be launched with stakeholders for the introduction of a national minimum wage. One of the reasons this has not been made...
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Labour minister highlights care for the elderly
A total of €334,000 was given by the ministry of labour for the financial support and partial operating costs of nine voluntary organisation in Paphos during 2017, the minister Zeta Emilianidou said on...
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Labour ministry looking into boosting low pensions
The labour ministry is working to find a way to raise low pensions on the instructions of the president, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Wednesday. “There have been some discussions, and there...
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Coronavirus: Almost 70,000 applications received for various assistance...
The labour ministry has received applications from almost 70,000 people for various assistance programmes launched by the government to mitigate the economic fallout from the coronavirus, the minster...
View ArticleSupport schemes averted drastic rise in unemployment, Emilianidou says
The package launched by the government to support employees and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic has averted a drastic rise in unemployment, Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Labour minister appeals to businesses not to sack workers
Labour minister Zeta Emilianidou on Tuesday appealed to certain businesses impacted by the coronavirus restrictions to refrain from sacking employees this month, as the state will continue subsidising...
View ArticleNew portal for online payments to social security
Authorities on Thursday presented the new portal for online payments of social insurance contributions which will be launched on Friday. The use of ‘SISnet’ will be made obligatory as of January 25....
View ArticleUnion’s early pension demand a non-starter, minister says
The government on Friday rejected a suggestion by Akel-affiliated trade union PEO to remove a 12 per cent penalty from pensions of people who retire early, saying it would render the social insurance...
View ArticleWarning issued to supermarkets over May Day holiday (Updated)
In a clear warning to the supermarket sector, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Thursday that the law explicitly prohibits shops to open on May 1 and the government would make sure it was...
View ArticleCoronavirus: labour minister announced latest relief schemes
The labour ministry on Tuesday announced the latest relief schemes available for businesses, employees and self-employed persons as a result of the two-week coronavirus-related lockdown running from...
View ArticleNo intention to raise pension age to 67, minister says
It is not the government’s intention to extend the retirement age to 67, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said on Friday, announcing the start of talks on the reform of the pensions system. The...
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Minister’s condition still critical, president praises close associate
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou is stable but remains in critical condition as she receives urgent treatment in Greece on Tuesday, while President Nicos Anastasiades praised her hard work and...
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Flags at half-mast, Hadjipantela in Athens to arrange for repatriation of...
The passing of political stalwart Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou on Monday night was marked around the island on Tuesday with the president announcing that flags on government buildings will fly at...
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Cyprus declares three-day mourning in memory of late labour minister (updated)
Three days of mourning in honour of former Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou were announced by cabinet on Wednesday as they further detailed that she will lie in state prior to Friday’s funeral. Cabinet...
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Street in Foini renamed in honour of Zeta Emilianidou
The late Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou was honoured in the picturesque Troodos village of Foini as a street has been named after her. The street leads to the new wing of a community welfare centre...
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