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Government cracks down on unlicensed short-term rentals

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism reminded property owners that anyone operating short-term rentals without a registration permit is committing...

Glamping bill back on government agenda

The bill proposing the establishment and management of up-market "glamping" campsites, which has been lingering in Parliament for nearly...

‘Photovoltaics for all’ given the green light

The Cabinet has given the green light to implementing the 'Photovoltaics for All' scheme, subsidising up to 6,000 homeowners...

More Pissouri homes issued with eviction orders

Eviction orders have been issued for 25 more homes in Pissouri, made unsafe for habitation after years of land...

Cyprus raises bar for expat retirees

UK and other non-EU pensioners eyeing a retirement home in Cyprus need to rethink their plans as authorities have...

Still no compensation for Pissouri landslide victims

Government has earmarked funds to stabilise the landslide that has caused houses to crumble, but there is still no...

Mortgage to rent scheme moving forward

The mortgage to rent scheme for distressed borrowers is moving forward as state-owned asset management agency KEPIDES, the finance...

Rising prices are a challenge for everyone

The steady increase in property prices is a serious challenge that has not been adequately addressed by the state,...

Pissouri landslide victims slam state’s inaction

People who were living in Pissouri landslide homes accuse the government of double standards in comparison with fire-stricken areas. Residents...

Government extends interest rate subsidy scheme

The government has extended the interest rate subsidy scheme for housing and corporate loans until the end of 2021...

Cyprus to strip citizenship of 26 investors

Cyprus is to strip 26 citizenships for people who obtained passports by investing including nine Russians, eight Cambodians, five Chinese, two Kenyans, one Iranian and one Malaysian.

Cabinet agrees to help Pissouri landslide victims

The Cabinet has agreed to provide humanitarian assistance to Pissouri residents whose homes have become uninhabitable to the landslide affecting the Limnes, Sheromyli, Yiousouphis, Safires, Merika, Kalogeri, Merika, and Roes areas.

Government must help Pissouri landslide victims

The Government of Cyprus must protect Pissouri landslide victims from the consequences of the uninsurable natural disaster, as is their right under Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Affordable housing on political agenda

Sky-high rents have put affordable housing on political agenda with the government drafting a new housing policy in efforts to persuade the construction sector to build cheaper apartments.

ETEK call to rehome Pissouri families

The Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK) has called on the Government to rehome the families in Pissouri whose homes suffered considerable damage by the on-going landslide.

Bill to curb bank usury

A vote on a bill to abolish unfair bank charges, such as a fee to monitor loan transaction history, insurance, added interest rates and other hidden charges, will take place at a plenary session of the Cypriot parliament next week.

Immovable Property Tax reform a priority

The government must bring before the Parliament a bill reforming Immovable Property Tax legislation and another one introducing the Guaranteed Minimum Income before the end of June.

Building contractors plea for state support

Costas Roushias, the president of the Federation of Associations of Building Contractors Cyprus (OSEOK), has called on President Anastasiades for an 11th hour rescue of the sector.

Government plans to offer homeowner rescue scheme

The House Human Rights Committee has heard that the Cyprus government is planning to offer a rescue scheme to help homeowners who are unable to maintain their mortgage repayments.

Property tax bill approved by parliament

A majority of Cypriot MPs have approved an amended bill to increase the rate of Immovable Property Tax, which is part of the preliminary agreement between Cyprus and its international lenders.

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