Cyprus takes offence over Stewart’s comments
The government took a swipe at the UN on Thursday, calling on it to be objective in the way it presents events and facts after it took offence by statements ...
‘Greece was not behind minister’s ousting’
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Tuesday denied reports that the Greek government had intervened to force President Nikos Christodoulides to remove former Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas from his post.
Speaking ...
Supreme Court allows government spokesman at cabinet sessions, sets conditions
The Supreme Constitutional Court on Thursday issued a ruling permitting the government spokesman and the undersecretary to the president to be present at sessions of the cabinet, provided they absent ...
Cyprus’ reported links to alleged Hamas financier will be investigated, government says
The government is investigating reports that a central Hamas figure has a stake in a “lucrative” Cyprus-based company which mines Egyptian gold, spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday.
His statements ...
Greek Cypriots waiting to see response from the north
The Greek Cypriot side is waiting to see how constructive the Turkish Cypriot side will be following the appointment of the new UN envoy, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on ...
New UN envoy expected to be named Monday
A new suggested UN envoy to aid in restarting the dialogue between Turkish and Greek Cypriots is expected to be named on Monday, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said.
Speaking to ...
‘No question’ of Pyla mutual understanding being renegotiated
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday there is “no question” of the mutual understanding on construction in and around the village of Pyla being renegotiated.
He said the mutual ...
Letymbiotis hails Cyprus economic resilience shown in EU Autumn Forecasts
Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday said the European Commission’s Autumn Forecasts show Cyprus’ economic resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in challenging financial landscapes.
According to the forecasts, Cyprus currently ...
New requirement for guaranteed minimum income eligibility
Refugees in Cyprus will only be eligible for the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) once they have continuously lived in the Republic legally for five years, cabinet decided on Wednesday.
The ...
Christodoulides to raise Gaza moves at EU Council
President Nikos Christodoulides is set to press for more EU involvement in deescalating the situation in the Middle East during the EU Council meeting on Thursday and Friday, government spokesman ...
Cyprus ‘can play mediating role’ in Gaza crisis says spokesman
Cyprus wants and “can play a mediating role” in de-escalating the ongoing crisis in Israel and Palestine, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday.
He said President Nikos Christodoulides had ...
‘We are responding to the maximum of our abilities’ – Cyprus on Israel-Gaza crisis
Cyprus has received 26 requests from 26 countries for support in transporting foreign nationals currently in Gaza or Israel to their home countries via the island, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on ...
‘Police operational capacity to increase to avoid incidents like Chlorakas and Limassol’
Measures to further strengthen the operational capacity of the police were announced on Tuesday evening by the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, after the meeting held by President Nikos Christodoulides with ...
Pyla agreement wins universal praise
The government has “succeeded in turning a crisis into an opportunity,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday as the mutual understanding found over the construction of a road between ...
President is not hiding anything, says spokesman
The president is not hiding anything, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday answering criticism of him over the controversial issue of multiple pensions for state officials.
President Nikos Christodoulides ...
Eyes turn to European Council for progress on Cyprus talks
The next milestone for the Cyprus problem following the UN General Assembly in New York, will be the European Council meeting in December, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday.
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Government denies commencement of Pyla-Arsos road work
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Monday has denied reports in the north that work would begin on the controversial Pyla-Arsos road, which is deemed to be within the UN Buffer ...
Greek Cypriot side reiterates aim to resume talks ahead of UN official’s visit
The aim is the resumption of the UN-led peace talks for the solution of the Cyprus issue, the Greek Cypriot side reiterates, ahead of the visit to Cyprus of the ...
Our View: Conference for diaspora crying out for changes
The gathering of Cypriots of the diaspora in Cyprus has become an August fixture. This week’s Ninth World Conference of Expatriate Cypriots has attracted close to 280 participants and was ...
‘Can’t expect deadlock to break in first meeting’
The Greek Cypriot side did not expect the unacceptable Turkish and Turkish Cypriot stance on the Cyprus problem to shift within the first official meeting between current leaders, government spokesman ...
Nicosia welcomes UN security council support for new envoy
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday welcomed the UN security council’s commitment to a sustainable and just solution to the Cyprus problem, along with its move to support appointing ...
Government spokesman doesn’t rule out UN visit in near future
Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday that it is “conceivable” to expect visits from the United Nations in the near future.
Letymbiotis said “on our part all efforts are ...
Cabinet approves VAT reduction from 5 to 3 per cent for selected items and services
The cabinet on Thursday green-lit changes to the legislation governing Value Added Tax (VAT) cutting the applicable 5 per cent rate down to 3 per cent on certain items and services, as ...
The new Turkish Navtex is illegal, says government spokesman
The new Navtex issued by Turkey is illegal, government spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday, adding that the national airspace, Flight Information Region (FIR) and maritime area come under the ...