Cyprus credibility being judged abroad says AG
Cyprus must be cautious on the matter of sanctions as the country’s credibility is being judged abroad, Attorney General Georgios Savvides told reporters on Tuesday.
Asked what the situation ...
‘Sharing knowledge can make a more resilient future’
Sharing knowledge and fostering regional collaborations on desalination can help create a more resilient and water-secure future for all, Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the European ...
Cruise ship makes Paphos port of call
Cruise ship Europa 2, flying the Maltese flag, arrived on Tuesday morning at Kato Paphos port with 477 passengers.
Port authorities said the cruise ship is on a journey through the Mediterranean ...
Briton who killed wife ‘did everything he could to help her’
Retired British miner David Hunter did everything he could to help his terminally ill wife Janice as her condition deteriorated in the last few years of her life and became ...
Cyprus wines in the spotlight at annual competition
The island’s wines will once again be the focus of attention by international experts at the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition in Limassol this week.
Speaking at a press conference ...
2,810 foreign nationals bought real estate in the north last year
Last year the ‘cabinet’ in the north granted permits for the purchase of real estate to 2,810 foreign nationals, while during the first three months of 2023 alone about 1,000 such permits were ...
EU will intensify its support to Cyprus regarding migration
Interior minister Constantinos Ioannou informed on Monday European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas about the migration policy being followed by Cyprus to tackle issues of illegal migration.
Ioannou said that ...
All students who sat problematic physics exam to be given full marks
All students who sat a physics paper that has been mired in outrage will be given full marks for the questions that appear not to have been part of the ...
Local authorities crucial to immigrant integration, says Larnaca mayor
Local authorities must play a decisive role in the social integration of immigrants and refugees arriving in Cyprus, President of the Union Municipalities and Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras said on ...
UN resolutions are clear about buffer zone, Christodoulides says
The status of the island’s 180-km long buffer zone is clearly set out in resolutions and decision of the UN, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, commenting on recent ...
Checks on bike, e-scooter users to be stepped up
Police on Monday launched week-long awareness campaign for e-scooter and bicycle users.
The campaign will include increased checks, they said.
“Members of the police will provide information to the public ...
Reaction to sanctions hit economy harder than sanctions themselves
Comments on and reaction to UK and US sanctions hit Cyprus’ economy harder than the sanctions themselves, chairman of the Cyprus Bar Association Christos Clerides said on Monday.
“When I ...
‘EU will always be by Cyprus’ side’ (updated)
Granting Cyprus accession to the EU was a fundamental and decisive move and the bloc will always be by its side to support it, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas ...
Eurovision: always a participant, never a winner
Top spot at the Eurovision has always eluded Cyprus, so what are we doing wrong?
As records go, it’s an unwanted one. Cyprus has now participated 39 times in the ...
Cyprus issues anti-Navtex over Turkey’s exercises in north Famagusta
For the first time this year, Turkey is reserving areas for ‘illegal’ exercises very close to the coast of Turkish-occupied Famagusta, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Sunday.
According to ...
Children’s support group issues SOS over preventing abuse
Hope for Children group doing a sterling job of supporting abused minors
Cyprus, where at least one in four children is believed to have been sexually abused, needs to invest ...
Government outlines action plan to help ease migration challenges
The creation of a deputy migration ministry, the implementation of the Eastern Mediterranean Action Plan, and pressing Turkey are amongst the state’s key priorities to alleviate Cyprus’ migration challenges.
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Christodoulides: Innovation the driving force behind successful blue economy
Cyprus has immense potential to gain from the blue economy, President Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration of the Blue Economy Innovation Centre of Limassol Municipality.
He emphasised that Cyprus’ ...
Cyprus calls for the appointment of an EU maritime commissioner
Cyprus and Greece have launched an initiative for the appointment of an EU Commissioner for maritime and shipping affairs from 2024, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday.
Speaking at the launch ...
I do: the sad truth about Cyprus’ weddings
A recent survey suggests Cyprus has the most marriages per population in Europe. Alix Norman looks at why residents are rushing to tie the knot, and it’s not a ...
‘Turkey’s actions an obstacle to flight safety’ for Cyprus
Turkey’s illegal actions in Nicosia flight information region (FIR) prevent the smooth functioning of air traffic and put obstacles in Cyprus’ genuine effort to safeguard flight safety, permanent secretary ...
Handful of Cyprus-based companies on new US sanctions list (Updated)
A handful of Cyprus-based companies were among the 300 entities hit with US sanctions on Friday.
The three companies are Robarin Ltd, Aquila Capital Group, Huriya Private Cyprus Ltd. The list ...
Cypriots feature prominently on UK rich list
The presence of Cypriots and Greeks in the Rich List of UK residents published by the Sunday Times is also strong this year.
In this year’s Rich List with 350 ...
Cyprus ‘facing unprecedented housing crisis’
Cyprus is facing an unprecedented housing crisis, which primarily affects the younger generations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday as he laid the foundation stone for the new social housing ...