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Press: Natural gas, benefits

05/10/2007 08:31
The major issues in today’s financial press are the dispute between the government and DISY on the transfer of natural gas to Cyprus and the bills on the social benefits.

The newspaper “Phileleftheros” refers to the dispute between the government and DISY on the transfer of natural gas to Cyprus. According to the report, DISY President insists that it is ‘the scandal of the century’, while the government and the parties that support it criticized strongly Mr. Anastasiades.

The “Economy” inset of the newspaper reports that the state budget’s revenues and expenditure for 2008 stand at £4,133.0 million and £4,395.2 million respectively.

The newspaper “Politis” refers to the dispute between the government and DISY on the transfer of natural gas to Cyprus. According to the report, DISY’s accusations for the ‘scandal of the century’ are not a convincing answer for many DIKO members. DIKO MPs demanded explanations to avoid unpleasant ‘side effects’ during the pre-electoral campaign.

The “Economy” inset of the newspaper reports that the draft law on the cut of the consumer tax on heating oil is before the Parliament.

The newspaper “Simerini” refers to the bills on the social benefits on behalf of the government. According to the report, the Finance Ministry submitted on Thursday two bills that provide for an increase in the benefit to students and the blind, as well as a cut in the consumer tax on heating oil. Five more bills on social benefits of £59 million are still pending.

The “Economy” inset of the newspaper refers to the dispute between the government and DISY on the transfer of natural gas to Cyprus.

The newspaper “Haravgi” refers to the dispute between DISY and the government on the transfer of natural gas to Cyprus. According to the report, AKEL stressed the need for the truth via transparent procedures.

The “Economy” inset of the newspaper refers to the submission of the budget for 2008 to the House President.

The newspaper “Alithia” refers to the dispute between DISY and the government on the transfer of natural gas to Cyprus. According to the report, the government has lost its temper.

The “Economy” inset of the newspaper highlights that the goat and sheep raisers will take dynamic measures, demanding a state aid.