Varosha reopening highly illegal, says defence minister after meeting Italian counterpart
The reopening of a part of the Varosha fenced area’s coastal front to visitors is an illegal and immoral action carried out by Turkey, according...
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Italy makes face masks mandatory as coronavirus cases surge
Italy made it mandatory to wear face masks outdoors nationwide in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, as new infections jumped to...
Italian defence minister to visit on Thursday
Italian Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini will visit Cyprus on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to an announcement...
Italy’s Berlusconi hospitalised after positive coronavirus test
Italy’s former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been hospitalised in Milan for further checks after testing positive for the coronavirus, his Forza Italia party said...
Italian cabinet approves “mother of all reforms” to slash red tape
The Italian government approved a package of measures on Tuesday aimed at cutting the complicated red tape that has long been blamed for crimping growth...
Cypriot and Greek FMs discuss next steps to address Turkey’s provocative behaviour
Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides had on Wednesday a telephone conversation with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias. Citing sources, the Cyprus News Agency reported that Christodoulides...
Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll lowest since April 12
Deaths from the Covid-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 482 on Saturday, the lowest daily increase since April 12, while the number of new cases...
Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus
Pope Francis said the coronavirus had put everyone “in the same boat” as he held a dramatic, solitary prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on...
Italy tightens lockdown screw further as coronavirus deaths rocket
Italy imposed further draconian restrictions on public life on Friday in an increasingly desperate effort to halt coronavirus infections after the death toll leapt by...
No post to and from Italy until further notice
The Cyprus Post announced on Tuesday that due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy it will not be accepting or sending any mail to Italy...
Coronavirus deepens Iran’s isolation, tests Italy and South Korea
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rose to 16 on Tuesday, the most outside China, increasing its international isolation as countries as far apart as South Korea...
Dazzling Hogg try lights up nervy Scotland win in Italy
Scotland defeated Italy 17-0 on Saturday to record their first win of the 2020 Six Nations and go third in the standings after a scrappy...
Italian FA willing to trial VAR challenge system
The Italian Football Federation has notified FIFA of its “willingness to experiment” with a VAR challenge process. Following requests from a number of Serie A...
Italy’s Salvini risks new trial over alleged migrant kidnapping
A special tribunal has recommended that far-right League leader Matteo Salvini should stand trial for holding scores of people on board a charity ship last...
Italy reiterates support for Cyprus over Turkish violation of EEZ (Updated)
Italy reiterated on Wednesday its full solidarity with Cyprus over Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities inside the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A joint statement...
French frigate in Cyprus’ EEZ, naval exercise underway (Update 2)
A French frigate was confirmed to be in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday as part of naval exercise between the two countries, as...
Cyprus: Eni concerns over warships ‘to be expected’, Ozersay says Turkey’s strategy ‘paying off’ (Update 2)
Government sources on Thursday played down remarks by the CEO of an Italian energy firm who said his company would not drill off Cyprus if...
France and Italy issue joint statement at OSCE on Turkey’s illegal activities
The French and Italian delegations taking part in the 18th Autumn Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, in Marrakesh have issued a joint statement condemning...
Malta agrees to take 90 migrants rescued by Italian coastguard
Malta on Tuesday agreed to accept 90 migrants rescued by an Italian coastguard vessel in its search and rescue zone, defusing a stand-off with the...
New Italian coalition sworn in, seeks better ties with Europe
Italy’s new government, combining the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and centre-left Democratic Party (PD), was sworn into office on Thursday, promising to reset Rome’s often fraught...
