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”, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tales from the Cofeeshop: Six months of glory, eight minutes of trouble
LESS THAN 24 hours after the super-production staged to celebrate the start of Kyproulla’s six-month presidency of the EU Council, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as the guest star, Prez ...
Cyprus to act as mediator for CAP during EU presidency
Cyprus’ aim during its EU presidency is to act as a sincere mediator towards reaching a widely acceptable deal, particularly regarding the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Agriculture Minister Maria ...
Christodoulides stresses Arab League’s ‘important role’ in bolstering EU-Middle East ties
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday highlighted the “important role” the Arab League has to play in the strengthening of relations between the European Union and states in the Middle East, ...
Christodoulides: Cyprus to strive for an EU of peace
Cyprus’ EU presidency aims at an EU that will combine its strategic autonomy with its international extroversion, defending its interests and its people, while at the same time operating as ...
Zelenskiy presses EU membership as Cyprus takes over EU Council presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday pressed allies for ironclad security guarantees against any renewed Russian attack while also seeking progress on EU membership talks and tougher sanctions on Moscow.
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Zelenskiy hopes for ‘many positive steps forward’ during Cyprus’ presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday pressed allies for ironclad security guarantees against any renewed Russian attack while also seeking progress on EU membership talks and tougher sanctions on Moscow.
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Lebanese President Aoun in Cyprus for EU presidency
President Nikos Christodoulides held a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia ahead of the opening ceremony of Cyprus’ EU Council presidency on Wednesday.
“It ...
Christodoulides hosts Ukraine meeting ahead of EU presidency ceremony
Just a couple of hours before Cyprus officially assumes the EU presidency on Wednesday, Nikos Christodoulides hosted a meeting at the presidential palace with the participation of the presidents of ...
Christodoulides promises closer EU-Egypt relations
President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday promised to bring the European Union “closer to Egypt” during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency.
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Christodoulides to meet Zelenskiy, others on Wednesday
President Nikos Christodoulides will hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other high-profile international figures on Wednesday, with a number of famous faces set to attend the day’...
Roads to close in central Nicosia for presidency ceremony
The opening ceremony of Cyprus’ Presidency of the EU Council will see streets closed and traffic changes on Wednesday afternoon, police said on Monday.
The ceremony will start at 6.30pm ...
International attendees expected at ‘emblematic’ Council of EU presidency opening
High-profile names from European and regional politics are expected to attend Wednesday’s opening ceremony of Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s ...