Audit service reveals irregularities at the foreign ministry
An audit of the foreign ministry has found serious irregularities in the issuance of visas at the island’s embassy in Jordan, including missing funds, it...
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Foreign ministry briefs EU ambassadors on recent EEZ developments
The foreign ministry on Friday briefed EU ambassadors in Cyprus on the state of play vis-à-vis Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the background to...
FM hosts Iftar dinner for Muslim-country ambassadors
Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday night hosted an Iftar dinner in honour of ambassadors from countries of the Muslim world who are based in...
Cyprus bracing for a no-deal Brexit
Cyprus is intensifying preparations to cope with the potential fallout of a no-deal Brexit, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, a day after the British...
History of foreign ministry goes on show
An exhibition showing the operations of the foreign ministry through the years will be open later this month following the idea by Foreign Minister Nicos...
Cyprus will not consent to any upgrading of Turkey-EU customs agreement
CYPRUS will not give its consent for an upgrade of the EU–Turkey Customs agreement unless Ankara fully implements the existing agreement in general and also...
Foreign ministry tight-lipped on diplomatic hacking report
The foreign ministry neither confirmed nor denied a New York Times report claiming hackers had targeted Cyprus’ diplomats and exposed thousands of EU diplomatic cables...
Cyprus and Russia reconfirm bilateral relations
The foreign ministry said on Friday that relations with Russia were“excellent”, following a meeting between the foreign ministry’s permanent secretary, Minas Hadjimichael, and Russia’s deputy...
Foreign ministry strongly condemns bloody attack in Strasbourg
Foreign ministry spokesman Demetris Samuel on Wednesday strongly condemned the bloody attack on Tuesday evening in Strasbourg, which claimed lives and caused the injury of...
EU defies ministry rebuke over archaeological sites in north
The work of the Bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, and the EU in Cyprus in restoring monuments on both sides will not be put...
Foreign ministry issues guidelines for Cypriots travelling to World Cup
The foreign ministry on Tuesday issued instructions for Cypriots planning to travel to Russia for the World Cup, which starts on June 14 and runs...
Eyes on likely changes to Anastasiades’ cabinet (Updated)
The rumour mill on Monday was busy discussing the look of President Anastasiades’ new cabinet which will be sworn in on March 1, with reports...
Audit chief wants to slash ‘excessive’ allowance for diplomats
THE Audit Office has once again recommended to the foreign ministry to revise and reduce the “excessive” General Overseas Allowance (GOA) paid to ambassadors or...
AG knocks foreign ministry edict on tourists staying in the north
By Elias Hazou THE FOREIGN ministry directive barring entry to non-EU nationals arriving at Cyprus airports if they intend to stay on Greek Cypriot properties...
Foreign ministry issues Bali warning
The foreign ministry on Tuesday warned Cypriot citizens in Bali or aiming to travel there to be alert as the possible eruption of the Agung...
Paphos mayor accuses foreign ministry staff of wrongdoing (Updated)
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has claimed that foreign ministry officials in China and France were involved in dodgy business involving kickbacks and the sale of...
Order to turn away third-country nationals given by foreign ministry official
Justice Minister Ionas Nicolaou said on Thursday the instruction to turn back third country nationals arriving at Larnaca airport and planning on staying in Greek...
No information so far that Cypriots among Barcelona victims
There is no information so far about Cypriots being among the victims of the apparent terrorist attack in Barcelona, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. In...
Foreign ministry issues travel advisory, urges Cypriots to call UK loved ones
So far, there are no reports of Cypriots or British Cypriots having been caught up in the terror attacks in London, the foreign ministry said...
Turkish MFA denies Anastasiades-Davutoglu Davos agreement (updated)
The Turkish foreign ministry has denied a Sunday Mail report there was a secret meeting in Davos in 2015 where it had been agreed that...
