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President Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday received the credentials of five new ambassadors to the island, namely Spain, Oman, Sweden, Switzerland and Kuwait, briefing them on...
Turkish side’s demands hinder efforts for breakthrough, president tells new ambassadors
Demands tabled by Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot for the recognition of sovereign equality and of equal international status for the breakaway state hinder efforts...
New ambassadors from China, Egypt and Ukraine present credentials
President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday urged China, Ukraine and Egypt to exert pressure on Turkey to alter its intransigent stance on Cyprus and in the...
Neophytou briefs ambassadors of P5 on Varosha
Ruling Disy leader Averof Neophytou said Tuesday the message needed to be sent out at home and abroad that the Greek Cypriot side remains committed...
‘Keen interest’ from EU citizens in visiting Cyprus
There is keen interest from EU citizens in visiting Cyprus once the country opens to tourists, according to what emerged from a teleconference in which...
Admin court cancels promotion of two ambassadors
The administrative court on Tuesday cancelled the promotions of two ambassadors, upholding appeals filed by other candidates against the decision of the civil service commission...
Anastasiades issues apology to diplomats over serial killings, promises changes
Diplomats from the home countries of female workers murdered in Cyprus have handed over suggestions on how to improve the lives of foreigners working here...
New ambassadors promote stronger ties with Cyprus
Three new ambassadors to Cyprus were accredited on Wednesday to represent India, Cuba and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), all pledging to boost ties with...
Audit chief wants to slash ‘excessive’ allowance for diplomats
THE Audit Office has once again recommended to the foreign ministry to revise and reduce the “excessive” General Overseas Allowance (GOA) paid to ambassadors or...
Five new ambassadors present their credentials
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday received the credentials for the new ambassadors to Cyprus from Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Kuwait and Qatar during ceremonies at...