Neophytou warns of possible Turkish ‘tactics’ at Geneva talks
Turkey might, as a tactic, state at the Geneva Cyprus summit that it is willing to discuss a federal solution, Disy leader Averof Neophytou warned...
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Disy’s Neophytou self-isolating
Ruling Disy announced Wednesday that its leader Averof Neophytou was self-isolating because he was a close contact of a confirmed coronavirus case. A statement said...
Tree planting for peace and for the environment
Ruling Disy announced on Saturday it would distribute one million trees in the next three years to plant the “seeds of hope” for a united...
Neophytou meets Akinci, Nami in north ahead of Cyprus conference
Disy leader Averof Neophytou held a series of meetings on Friday in the north that included former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, ahead of the...
Averof Neophytou: the voice of reason
His political courage and honesty are qualities in short supply on the Cyprus political scene I was truly relieved to hear – at last...
Neophytou: if UN initiative fails, Varosha will be lost in tsunami of developments
Unless the new initiative by the UN Secretary-General yields results, a “tsunami” of developments is expected in the summer that could see Varosha being lost,...
Government, small parties to continue meetings on budget
The government is expected to meet political parties next week to discuss what it will take for them to approve the 2021 state budget after...
Disy boss making last-ditch effort to avert budget rejection
Ruling Disy leader Averof Neophytou will meet this afternoon with party leaders to discuss the 2021 budget as the debate entered Day 2 at the...
President will not resign, Disy favours early House elections (updated 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades will not betray the clear mandate handed to him by the people to govern the country for five years, the presidency said...
Averof predicts ‘developments on national issue coming’
Developments on the national issue are coming, Disy leader Averof Neophytou said on Monday, after meeting the Britain’s top diplomats based in Cyprus, Greece and...
Disy leader says Europe united against Turkey
Disy leader Averof Neophytou said on Wednesday Turkey will find a united European response to Ankara’s provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking in Athens after...
Neophytou accuses opposition of making a mess of business support scheme
Ruling Disy party leader Averof Neophytou accused the opposition on Tuesday of making a mess out of a government scheme for state-backed borrowing to support...
Akel questions Disy chief’s sudden concern for workers’ rights
Akel leader Andros Kyprianou on Wednesday said they would be inviting ruling Disy head Averof Neophytou to join their party if he kept up supporting...
Disy and Akel leaders clash on PEPs, Cyprob in TV debate
Ruling Disy and Akel clashed on Thursday about the non-performing loans held by politically exposed persons (PEP) during a televised political debate. Akel leader Andros...
Anastasiades expects stronger support from EU and EPP (Updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday said EU support to Cyprus becomes even more important amidst a period of continued tensions and violations by Turkey in...
Bank of Cyprus to suspend new charges
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) announced on Thursday it would suspend the introduction of new charges for its services due to be introduced in January...
Disy hopeful freeze on direct trade regulation will be extended next week
It appears as if the EU will extend the freeze on the 2004 regulation that would allow direct trade between the bloc at the north...
Disy to table eight bills to incentivise loan repayments
Ruling Disy will on Friday be tabling eight bills aiming to incentivise individuals and corporations, with loans in arrears, to settle their debts. The party...
Neophytou meets China ambassador, part of series of contacts with diplomatic corps
Disy leader Averof Neophytou on Tuesday said he has asked China’s support for condemnation of Turkish provocations both in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and...
Neophytou says party determined to win back voters’ trust
Disy leader Averof Neophytou said on Monday his party had received the message sent by voters in last month’s European elections and was determined to...