State entities without ICS/ICU
The majority of public sector entities remain without internal control systems (ICS) or internal control units (ICU), more than three years after the enactment of the relevant law.
MEP celebrates PGI recognition for Cretan olive oil
The European recognition of Cretan olive oil and the approval of the file for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) “Crete” is a significant success for local production and the Cretan economy, New Democracy MEP Manolis Kefalogiannis said in a statement on Thursday.
Civil servants’ wages to rise along with minimum wage, Hatzidakis says
This is the first year when wages of civil servants will rise along with the raise in the minimum wage, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Thursday in a post on TikTok.
Europe talks tough on military spending, but unity is fracturing
European leaders have gotten the message from Washington about doing more for their own defense and for Ukraine, too.
Cyprus faces water cuts this summer
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as the risk of water cuts remains high.
Energy strategy enhances Greece’s position, says deputy FM
The strategy of the government, which is based on the dual factors of energy and geopolitical stability, “brings results and strengthens our international position,” Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness Tasos Chatzivasileiou said in an interview on Real FM on Thursday.
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Council of State president expresses concern over public space degradation
President of the Council of State Michalis Pikramenos expressed concern over the degradation of public spaces during a discussion with Kathimerini’s Executive Editor Alexis Papachelas at the “Environment & Construction: An Unequal Battle?” forum organized by the newspaper.
Military salary reforms to be presented in Parliament, Mitsotakis says
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking from Paris after the European Union Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine, addressed defense procurement programs and salary reforms for the Hellenic Armed Forces.
Cyprus receives FBI report on measures to tackle financial crime and sanctions evasion
Cyprus’ government has said it will adopt recommendations of a security initiative with the United States to fight money laundering, sanctions evasion and other financial crimes during which a team from FBI was seconded to the island for nine months.