Cyprus to protest ‘TRNC’ presence at Organisation of Turkic States
Cyprus is expected to raise the issue of the participation of Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar as an observer in a recent meeting of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), ...
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‘Robust growth’ expected in Cyprus for the next two years
The European Commission expects growth in Cyprus to remain robust in 2025 and 2026, according to the Autumn 2024 Economic Forecast which was presented in Brussels on Friday.
The Commission expects annual growth ...
Kombos in first-time meeting with Azeri counterpart
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met his Azeri counterpart on the sidelines of COP29, the first such contact from the state.
Kombos had a bilateral meeting with Azeri Foreign Minister Jeyhun ...
President to attend climate change conference in Azerbaijan
President Nikos Christodoulides will participate in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Azerbaijan.
According to a written statement by ...
CMP determined to use all technological means available to fulfill its mission
The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) is determined to use all technological means and the newest methods and techniques available to locate possible burial sites of missing persons on the ...
EU candidate for enlargement commissioner says Cyprus issue to decide relationship with Turkey
Turkey’s accession to the EU is contingent upon the Cyprus issue, Slovenian candidate for the position of EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Marta Kos said.
Kos was speaking ...
Foreign minister highlights Cyprus’ geostrategic role at Westminster
The Cyprus government has taken every possible step to keep up the momentum to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said at an event in Westminster.
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Cyprus condemns DPRK ballistic missile launch
The October 31 launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was condemned on Tuesday by the foreign ministry.
“We call on DPRK to comply ...
Cyprus joins 94 countries in global campaign for safer use of medicines
The launch of the ninth global #MedSafetyWeek campaign was announced on Tuesday by the Pharmaceutical Services, which are participating in the campaign as one of the 107 partner organisations from 94 countries.
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Life expectancy for women remains higher than for men
Women had a higher life expectancy compared to men in all EU regions in 2022, including Cyprus, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday.
In 2022, life expectancy at birth in ...
Commonwealth states pledge support for Cyprus solution
The leaders of the Commonwealth states have expressed their unwavering support to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and unity of the Republic of Cyprus, it emerged on Saturday.
A joint ...
House education committee focuses on youth cooperation with China
The strengthening of bilateral cooperation and exchanges between young people from China and Cyprus was discussed on Wednesday by members of the House education committee with a delegation of young ...
EU council president-elect visiting Cyprus
The new president-elect of the European Council, Antonio Costa is visiting Cyprus on Wednesday.
The former premier of Portugal who was elected in June and will assume office in December, ...
Cyprus’ government portal also targetted in cyberattack
Cyprus’ government portal was the victim of a cyberattack Sunday but the authorities coped with the incident successfully the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said in a ...
Ioannou to attend Commonwealth meeting in Samoa
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will be travelling to Apia, Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting taking place between 21 and 26 October, an announcement said on Sunday.
The minister will ...
Cyprus writers’ president elected head of PEN international committee
President of the Cyprus Writers’ Centre PEN Angela Christofidou was elected president of the international search committee of the International Union of Writers PEN (PEN International) at the first session ...
Speakers highlight the importance of CoE at House event
The importance of the Council of Europe (CoE) was highlighted during an event on the ‘75 years of operation of the Council of Europe: Republic of Cyprus – benefits and prospects’, which ...
Highest rate of term deposits 2.45 per cent in August, Central Bank says
The highest interest rate on term deposits of up to one year by households in August 2024 stood at 2.45 per cent while the highest interest rate on loans for the purchase ...
MED9 summit kicks off in Paphos with focus on EU role in middle east
By hosting the MED9 gathering during a critical moment in the region, Cyprus aims to aid in efforts to de-escalate the crisis, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said.
The government also ...
CBC governor warns against complacency
Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), Christodoulos Patsalides, has told banks to take into account both the social aspect and the enhancement of the competitiveness of the economy ...
Cyprus aims for seat on UN human rights council
The Republic of Cyprus in the running for the first time, for a seat in the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), on Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who has ...
Eurobarometer: Cypriots turn to social media for information on disaster risks
Cypriots feel more exposed to wildfires and extreme weather events more generally, according to a recent Eurobarometer opinion survey, which shows respondents in the country to be far more concerned ...
Probe into UK politicians’ free trips to north
The UK Parliament’s Standards Commissioner has received a letter urging them to investigate possible lobbying rules breaches by five British MPs and peers who failed to declare fully paid ...
Greek president on official visit to Cyprus for Independence Day commemoration
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou begins an official two-day visit to Cyprus on Monday, ahead of independence day celebrations.
Sakellaropoulou will meet President Nikos Christodoulides shortly after 5pm at the Presidential ...