EU funds available to ‘improve water management’
There has been underspending on water security for a long time, the EU water resilience commissioner said on Friday as she urged member states to use EU funds more efficiently ...
Raouna holds talks with Montenegro on EU accession
The next steps in Montenegro’s accession to the EU were discussed on Friday during a meeting in Nicosia between Deputy European Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna and Montenegro’s European ...
EuroCOP: Police tensions undermine Cyprus’ EU council presidency
A collapse in social dialogue within the Cyprus police is undermining the island’s EU Presidency, the European police confederation (EuroCOP) warns in a letter to top EU leaders.
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Christodoulides, Costa discuss EU leaders’ retreat
The upcoming informal European Council leaders’ retreat, focusing on competitiveness and the single market, was discussed on Tuesday between Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Council Antonio Costa.
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Housing a ‘social right’, Ioannou tells EU ministers
Housing is a “social right”, without which health, employment and education are seriously affected, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, pointing out that “the ambitious European Affordable Housing Plan, ...
Christodoulides outlines Cyprus EU Presidency priorities at EPP Retreat in Zagreb
Cyprus’ EU Presidency will be guided by a “deep sense of political responsibility,” aiming to make Europe stronger, more secure, and more united, President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday at the ...
Cyprus EU Presidency engages youth through creative projects
As part of its 2026 Presidency of the EU Council, Cyprus has launched a series of initiatives aimed at engaging young people in European affairs through art, design and creativity, it ...
Education ‘at core of European response to challenges of future’
Education, teachers and skills are not only a tool to be exploited by the labour market, but are “at the core of the European response to the challenges of the ...
Ukraine war ‘a test for European values’, Kombos says
The war in Ukraine is “a test for European values”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Wednesday.
“It is a test for European values, a determining factor for the stability ...
Raouna: ‘urgent need’ to strengthen defence cooperation with UK
European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday spoke of an “urgent need” for the European Union to strengthen its cooperation with the United Kingdom in the field of defence.
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Raouna pledges to pursue ‘mutually beneficial relationship’ with Turkey
European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday pledged that the Cypriot government will “pursue a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship” with Turkey during its six-month term as the holder ...
Fitiris sets organised crime at centre of EU council agenda
Tackling organised crime will be a central priority of Cyprus’s EU council presidency, justice minister Costas Fitiris told the European Parliament on Tuesday, warning that criminal networks are evolving ...
Migration pact central to Cyprus presidency says Ioannides
The full implementation of the EU’s new pact on migration will be the central priority of Cyprus’s EU council presidency, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides told the European ...
Minister calls for EU unity on migration
Deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides on Thursday opened the first informal meeting of EU justice ministers in Nicosia by urging European partners to act as a ‘united front’.
Addressing his ...
Erdogan’s response to Cyprus invite ‘not positive’, Christodoulides says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s response to an invite to attend an informal meeting of European Union member states and neighbouring countries in Cyprus in April was “not positive”, ...
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Christodoulides in Strasbourg for Cyprus’ EU priorities, meets Metsola
Cyprus’ aim to promote an “autonomous union, open to the world”, will be presented on Tuesday in Strasbourg, where President Nikos Christodoulides is set to address the European Parliament plenum.
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Cyprus paired with Co. Leitrim for Ireland’s Council of EU presidency term
Cyprus has been “paired” with County Leitrim as part of Ireland’s preparations for its takeover of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency in the second half ...
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Commission promoting act to protect children, McGrath tells Nicosia conference
A digital fairness act is to be promoted by the European Commission later this year, focused on consumer protection in the online environment, including misleading practices such as “dark patterns”, ...
Housing crisis ‘profound impact’ demands European response
The housing crisis is “no longer a marginal issue”, but one with a “profound impact” and as such demands a European response, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday evening.
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Cyprus on a ‘national mission’ during EU presidency
Cyprus’ EU presidency is a “national mission” and President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening he intended for small Cyprus to make a difference during its six-month term at the ...
Commissioners’ visit ‘most important’ during Cyprus’ EU presidency
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will be on the island for a two-day visit, described by Cyprus’ EU presidency as one of the ...
Cyprus to ‘place emphasis on protection of workers’ during Council of EU presidency
Cyprus will “place particular emphasis on the protection of workers” during its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, Labour Minister Marinos ...
Raouna to present Cyprus EU presidency priorities at COSAC meeting
Deputy minister for European affairs Marilena Raouna will present the priorities of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union on Monday, during her participation in the meeting of ...
Cultural events thrive as Cyprus assumes EU Presidency
For the next six months, Cyprus leads the Council of the European Union, and it is the perfect opportunity to showcase the country’s local talents, traditions and contemporary art ...