Storm Elena to affect Cyprus until Friday
The low pressure system named Elena will continue to affect Cyprus until Friday while a new front is expected on Sunday, the met office said on Thursday.
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Kombos discusses core aspects of Middle East issues during Israel visit
Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, on Sunday said he discussed “core aspects” of the regional developments, with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar on Sunday.
In a post on X, Kombos, ...
Cyprus foreign ministry welcomes EU conclusions on enlargement and Turkey
Cyprus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the EU Council Conclusions on enlargement on Sunday, noting that they incorporate crucial issues for the Republic of Cyprus and that they send a ...
President says no other alternative but to end Turkish occupation of Cyprus
There is no other alternative but to end the Turkish occupation of Cyprus and reunite our homeland, pledged President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday.
In a speech at an event in ...
Christodoulides condemns German Christmas market attack
President Nikos Christodoulides condemned the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening.
In a post on X on Saturday, the president wrote that he is “deeply ...
Dig confirms local goddess’ place in poetry
After more than 130 years of research, the hypothesis that placed the sanctuary of the great goddess of Idalion, sung in Hellenistic and Roman poetry, on the top of the hill ...
General Affairs Council approves Poland, Denmark and Cyprus’ joint EU working programme
The General Affairs Council of the EU adopted on Tuesday the Joint Working Programme of the Trio Presidency of the Council of the EU, which consists of Poland, Denmark and ...
Budget for 2025 discussed before plenary vote
Monday afternoon marks the start of a three-day debate in parliament on the 2025 state budget, culminating in a vote by the plenary on Wednesday.
Before the budget debate, work will ...
Environment Minister to attend EU Ministerial Council and meet with EU Commissioners
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will participate in the EU Environment Ministers Council in Brussels, while she will also meet with European Commissioners, and chair preparatory meetings in view of the ...
Cyprus ‘key strategic partner’ of France in the defence sector – Ambassador
The presence of permanently active French military forces in the Eastern Mediterranean would not be possible without Cyprus, a strong friend and partner of the French armed forces, Ambassador of ...
Cyprus on US list for military training in eastern Europe
A new amendment to the US defence budget includes Cyprus for the first time in the list of countries eligible to participate in military training programmes in eastern Europe.
With ...
Cyprus, Jordan sign defence agreement
An agreement for defence cooperation between Cyprus and Jordan was signed on Wednesday in Amman.
The agreement was signed by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas and Chief of the Jordanian armed ...
Gender, child issues Cyprus’ priorities at human rights council
Promoting children’s rights, combating gender-based violence and advancing gender equality, as well as the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights, are Cyprus’ core priorities as a member of ...
Kalavasos mosque restored, more to follow, says Ktoris
A mosque in Kalavasos village in the Larnaca district has been fully restored and handed over and more such projects in the south and north will be delivered over the ...
Political will ‘all that is needed’ for new crossing points, UN’s Stewart says
All that is needed for an agreement on crossings is political will, UNSG Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Colin Stewart, said on ...
Two leaders to meet at UN reception
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are due to attend the annual end-of-year reception hosted by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative Colin Stewart on Tuesday evening.
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Panayiotou at meeting of EU agriculture council to coordinate presidency trio
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou is in Warsaw on Monday to participate in the first coordination meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture and Fisheries presidencies. The presidency trio comprises Poland, ...
Greece, Jordan summits prove Cyprus a trusted partner, says spokesman
The two summits to be hosted by Cyprus on Wednesday are “tangible proof that Cyprus is a trusted regional partner and keen to promote security and cooperation in the eastern ...
Commission sends €115m in recovery, resilience to Cyprus
The European Commission has disbursed the second payment of €115 million to Cyprus under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), after the country fulfilled 37 milestones and targets agreed through the country’...
Cyprus on agenda of EuroParliament plenary
A debate on the Cyprus issue – coinciding with the condemnation of the 41st anniversary of the universal declaration of independence in the north – will be included in the Plenary Session ...
Ancient artifact returned to Cyprus
A ring-shaped vessel of the Late Bronze Age of Cypriot origin was repatriated from Paris on November 1, the department of antiquities said on Friday.
The antiquity was located by the ...
Gerapetritis and Lammy discuss Cyprus and bilateral ties
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis discussed bilateral ties and the Cyprus issue during a meeting with UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London.
The pair agreed to upgrade the ...
President says his government focuses on a human-centred approach
President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that since his government took office, they have addressed all major issues and have put specific actions on track for implementation through a human-centred approach.
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Panayiotou travels to Brussels for EU agriculture meeting
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou is travelling to Brussels on Sunday, to participate in the Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers of the European Union (EU), which will take place on ...