
Efforts to finalise the future of the cost-of-living allowance (Cola) have entered a critical phase, as Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou confirmed on Tuesday that talks are intensifying ahead of the June 2025 deadline.
Speaking to the state radio, Panayiotou said all sides, government, trade unions, and employers have agreed to step up consultations in the coming days. A new round of separate meetings will take place shortly, followed by a