UK Labour’s support for BBF
President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday had a call with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer where they discussed “recent regional developments” as well as the Cyprus problem.
According to a ...
Temporary jetty in place off Gaza, Cyprus ‘proud’ of Amalthea
The temporary jetty constructed by the United States forces to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza has been moved into place, the US Central Command announced on Thursday ...
President to discuss Cyprus investment prospects in the UK
President Nikos Christodoulides will on Monday travel to London for a series of contacts with financial parties, entrepreneurs and investors.
As part of his visit, the president will participate in ...
Oldest Greek Cypriot diaspora group sends resolution to UK PM
At its recent annual general meeting the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood approved a resolution to the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the Cyprus issue, it announced on Tuesday.
The resolution ...
UK economy falls into recession, adding to Sunak’s election challenge
Britain’s economy fell into a recession in the second half of 2023, a tough backdrop for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who has promised to boost growth ahead of an election ...
Joint defence programme with UK and Cyprus
A strategic leadership programme is to be held at the ministry of defence in collaboration with the UK, it was announced on Tuesday.
The UK High Commission in Cyprus, the ...
Cyprus cat covid strain thought to have reached UK
A fatal strain of cat Covid which has killed thousands of animals on the island has reached the UK, reports said on Sunday.
According to the Daily Mail, scientists said ...
Health minister in London to sign hepatology deals
Health Minister Popi Kanari will depart for London on Tuesday, to sign important agreements with hospitals there.
During her stay in London, Kanari is scheduled to visit King’s College ...
UK’s fossil fuel car ban delay may only stall investment
Britain’s decision to delay a ban on new fossil fuel car sales may make little difference to the pace of a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), even though the ...
UK to declare Russia’s Wagner a terrorist organisation
The Russian mercenary Wagner Group is set to be proscribed as a terrorist organization by the British government, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.
A draft order due to laid ...
UK house prices fall for 4th month but market shows resilience
British house prices fell in July for a fourth month and the slide looks set to extend into 2024, but the market showed some signs of resilience despite a rise in ...
British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key elections
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s governing Conservatives lost two strategically important parliamentary seats on Friday but unexpectedly retained Boris Johnson’s old constituency in a setback for the opposition ...
For markets, BoE communication is bottom of the class
As markets navigate a likely end to the steepest interest rate rises in decades, investors say the Bank of England has been less consistent in its messaging than other major ...
The right to privacy is sacred
But in the UK it has been a long road to get there, and could only help Huw Edwards as far as his conscience allowed
Huw Edwards was the unnamed ...
Kombos heads to London and Brussels to discuss Cyprus and EU-Turkey relations
Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos is traveling to London and Brussels for several engagements to discuss Cyprus and the Cyprus issue as well as EU-Turkey relations, an announcement from the ...
UK firms most upbeat in 10 months despite economic headwinds
British companies were the most upbeat about their trading prospects in 10 months in June and their hiring plans increased again but rising interest rates could prompt consumers to rein in ...
UK support to efforts for a Cyprus solution is essential, President says
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening that finding a viable solution to the Cyprus problem remains the highest priority of his administration, noting that the support and solidarity of ...
Bank of England set to raise rates to 4.75 per cent as inflation slow to fall
The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates by a quarter point to a 15-year high of 4.75 per cent on June 22, its 13th straight rate rise as it ...
Cyprus-UK complete military training exercise (video)
Military personnel from the UK and Cyprus have concluded a joint an air defence exercise on the island, the National Guard announced on Wednesday.
The purpose of the exercise – Aphrodite ...
Registrar receives green light to review sanctioned companies
Registrar of Companies Irini Mylona on Friday morning said her office has been greenlighted to proceed with examination of applications for personnel replacements received from companies caught up in the ...
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus soar in April, UK tops the list
Robust growth in tourist arrivals in Cyprus reaffirms post-pandemic recovery
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus experienced an increase of 18.5 per cent in April 2023, compared to the same period last year, according ...
Pound dips after British jobs data, dollar near five-week top
The pound dropped on Tuesday after a rise in Britain’s jobless numbers suggested fewer Bank of England rate increases could be needed in the coming months to bring down ...
Coronation a symbolic ritual of a king that never dies
The coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023 was a public celebration of his succession to the throne but it also symbolised the demise of the crown to the next ...
Flurry of activity over Russian accounts
Sanctions imposed on Russia and Russian citizens so far will not significantly impact the Cypriot economy as its banks have very satisfactory levels of capital and one of the best ...