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...
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Confusion over UK and US sanctions lists, President says nothing will be covered up (update 5)
After Cyprus breathed an initial sigh of relief on Friday over the UK’s and US’ latest round of sanctions, which did not appear to identify...
Christodoulides: The issue of missing persons a priority
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said that the government is approaching the missing persons’ issue with urgency, claiming “time is running out.” Christodoulides’ statements came after...
Cyprus solution possible if state sits at table with TCs, Letymbiotis says
A sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem is possible “if we sit at the negotiating table with our Turkish Cypriot compatriots,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis...
Cabinet revokes ‘golden passports’ of three investors
Three investors had their Cypriot passports revoked after a Cabinet decision on Wednesday, that also stripped the individuals’ wives and children from their Cypriot documentation....
Government appoints forest fire coordinator ahead of summer season
The island’s Cabinet on Wednesday appointed the agriculture ministry’s Permanent Secretary Andreas Gregoriou, as the responsible coordinator for activating mechanisms for the prevention and response...
Government called upon to reintroduce press briefings
The government has made it a high priority matter to reintroduce press briefings with journalists, the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated on Monday. He was...
Our View: Government must take clear stand on big issues
The government was given a lesson on Sunday on how the media could cause unnecessary problems for it. Sunday’s front-page story in the weekly newspaper...
Letymbiotis: No rift between Nicosia and Athens
The government spokesman on Monday denied there being a rift between Nicosia and Athens over the latter supporting Ankara’s bid for a senior role at...
Government reiterates Cyprus banks are resilient (updated)
The Cyprus banking system is resilient and able to cope with the ongoing issues faced by Credit Suisse, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday,...
