Ministry pressing ahead with plans for Greek ferry service
The deputy ministry of shipping is working ‘intensely’ on a proposal to submit to the European Commission for the establishment of a ferry service to...
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Cypriot European commissioner designate one step closer to appointment (Updated)
Commissioner designate Stella Kyriakides on Wednesday received the green light from a committee at the European Parliament (EP) to proceed to the next stage of...
Addressing inefficiencies in justice system ‘key to improving business environment’
Addressing inefficiencies in the justice system in Cyprus is key for improving the business environment and the enforcement of claims, the European Commission said on...
European Commission allocates €35.4m in aid for Turkish Cypriot community
The European Commission on Monday adopted an Annual Action Programme for a total amount of €35.4 million identifying new projects to facilitate the reunification of...
Cyprus avoids excessive deficit procedure from EU
The European Commission will not open an excessive deficit procedure for Cyprus, despite the increase in the deficit brought about by the state guarantees provided...
EU report on Turkey ‘most critical’ since 2005 (Update 3)
Cyprus on Wednesday described the European Commission’s annual progress report on Turkey as “the most critical” since Ankara opened accession negotiations with the bloc in...
EC announces €3m innovation project for TC community
The European Commission announced Friday the start of the EU funded Innovative Entrepreneurship and Dialogue, a €3m project that is part of the economic development...
House releases funds for tougher checks on passport buyers
The House finance committee on Monday released €1.4m that will be used to hire a specialised firm to carry out enhanced due diligence on people...
European Commission funding for bicommunal committees
A European Commission mechanism offering financial support of the bicommunal technical committees to the tune of €1 million over two years has been set up....
Handling of co-op bank ‘not too bad’
Decisions regarding the co-op bank in Cyprus might have been different, a senior European Commission official told MPs on Tuesday, but noted that the option...
