The cabinet reshuffle reached its culmination today as new members of the Council of Ministers were sworn into office. President Nikos Christodoulides presided over the ceremony, praising the government and outgoing ministers while setting five clear priorities for the new appointees. He notably emphasized that new ministers would have "zero time credit" and were expected to work "24/7" to address national issues. Alexis Vafiadis, an outgoing minister, made a notable statement of loyalty to…

Politis: Swearing-in Ceremony of New Government Members Completed

The swearing-in ceremony for the new members of the Council of Ministers has concluded, with President Christodoulides setting five priorities for the new ministers.

Philenews: New Ministers Sworn In; President's Request and Promises Highlighted

New ministers were sworn in and received their marching orders following a mini-reshuffle. The President's specific requests and the new government members' promises, including a notable mention of 'the sphere' and Vafiadis, were highlighted.

Sigmalive: President's Message to New Ministers: Zero Time Credit, 24/7 Work

The President of Cyprus has addressed the new government members, emphasizing that there will be no time credit and they are expected to work around the clock.

Cyprus Mail: Christodoulides Praises Government and Outgoing Ministers at Swearing-In…

President Nikos Christodoulides commended his government and the outgoing ministers during a swearing-in ceremony for their replacements. He expressed his feelings about the transition.

Politis: Christodoulides' Warm Farewell to Three Outgoing Ministers

President Christodoulides bid a warm farewell to three outgoing ministers, with Minister Vafiadis stating he would stand in front of the president to take a bullet.

Sigmalive: Biographies of the New Government Members

Details and biographical information about the newly appointed members of the Cypriot government are provided.

Constantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, has issued a stark warning that central prisons are "out of control." He cited serious issues including violence, drug use, and the suppression of union officials within the correctional facilities, highlighting a critical situation.

Politis: Maltezos: 'Central Prisons Out of Control' - Violence, Drugs, and Muzzling of…

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou Maltezos reports that central prisons are out of control, citing issues of violence, drugs, and the suppression of union officials.

Sigmalive: Prison Situation Out of Control: Rapes and Drugs

A report by Maltezos indicates that the situation in prisons is out of control, citing instances of rape and drug use.

French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly desires control of the Great Sea Interconnector cable, leading to its potential transfer to French hands and causing surprise in Cyprus. This follows the acquisition of a majority stake in the project by French asset management firm Meridiam, a move that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis believes will end Cyprus's energy isolation.

Philenews: Macron Wants the Cable: GSI to French Hands, Cyprus Surprised - Navtex and…

Emmanuel Macron reportedly desires control of the GSI cable, leading to its potential transfer to French hands. This development has caused surprise in Cyprus, with Navtex and an ETEp study identified as prerequisites.

Cyprus Mail: French Firm Meridiam Buys Majority Stake in Great Sea Interconnector

French asset management firm Meridiam has acquired a majority share in the Great Sea Interconnector, purchasing Greece's independent transmission system operator's controlling stake.

Cyprus Mail: Mitsotakis: Interconnector Will End Cyprus' Energy Isolation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the Great Sea Interconnector project will resolve Cyprus' energy isolation issues, following Meridiam's majority investment.

The Presidential Palace is now responsible for decisions concerning the pension system. This development follows recent announcements and a meeting between the Minister of Labour and the Minister of Finance, indicating a shift in the handling of this critical economic issue.

Politis: The Ball is in the Presidential Palace for Pensions - Announcements and Meeting

The presidential palace is now responsible for decisions regarding the pension system, following recent announcements and a meeting between the Minister of Labour and the Minister of Finance.

A surprising reversal has occurred regarding the 'Thalassaki' cafe, a prominent landmark in Limassol. The municipality has decided that the cafe will now be awarded to the second-highest bidder, overturning a previous decision.

Politis: Reversal: 'Thalassaki' Cafe to Go to Second Highest Bidder

A surprising decision by the municipality regarding the 'Thalassaki' cafe, a landmark in Limassol, which will now go to the second highest bidder.

An analysis highlights that Cyprus has experienced three government reshuffles in the past 3.5 years, prompting consideration of an 18-month tenure criterion for ministerial positions.

Politis: Three Reshuffles in 3.5 Years and the 18-Month Criterion

An analysis of government reshuffles in Cyprus, noting three such events in the past 3.5 years and considering the 18-month tenure criterion.