Drastic cuts in benefits for asylum seekers

  The Cabinet on Thursday approved drastic cuts in allowances for asylum seekers and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection. Government spokesman Christo Stylianides said the revised

Decision taken for casino resort

  The government said on Thursday it would issue one licence for an integrated casino resort in an attempt to diversify its tourism and attract

National Guard Chief has contract renewed

  THE CABINET yesterday renewed the contract of National Guard chief, lieutenant-general Stylianos Nasis, by another year. Government spokesman Christos Stylianides said later the government

Tourist arrivals down in June

Tourist arrivals in June dropped 6.6 per cent year-on-year, the statistical service said on Thursday, as less Greeks, British and Germans visited the island. Arrivals