Minister of Employment & Social Security Andreas Moushiouttas held meetings yesterday with representatives of labour organisations SEK, PEO and DEOK as well as representatives of POVEK for discussions on shop opening hours in tourist areas.

Last May, the House of Representatives introduced legislation which regulates shop opening hours throughout Cyprus and according to which local Consultative Committees are formed made up of all entities involved, which will give guidance as to which areas are to be considered tourist areas.

Throughout Cyprus, the end of the tourist season is considered as the 30 November with closing times for establishments in tourist areas as 10.00 p.m.