Ukrainian ambassador grateful for Cyprus’ support
The Ukrainian ambassador to Cyprus Ruslan Nimchynskyi has thanked the government and the people for the support and solidarity shown to his war-torn country.
“I am extremely grateful for the ...
Real Madrid to donate one million euros to help displaced in Ukraine
Spanish club Real Madrid will donate one million euros ($1.10 million) to help those displaced in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, the LaLiga leaders said on Wednesday.
Real said the funds ...
Cyprus seeks EC guidance for Russian-classed vessels under its flag
Nicosia has sought guidance from the European Commission on what it should do with Cyprus-flagged ships that bear a seaworthiness certificate from Russia.
“We’ve asked the European Commission for ...
Two Cypriots known to be in ravaged Mariupol
Two of 39 Cypriots or Ukrainians with Cyprus-links in war torn Ukraine are in Mariupol, which has been besieged by Russian forces, with no water or electricity and scarce food and ...
Cyprus to tap alternative and domestic tourism markets, Perdios says (updated)
With the loss of Russian and Ukrainian arrivals, Cyprus tourism is now operating with a worst-case scenario and will need to tap alternative markets and domestic custom to, at best, ...
Ireland seeks closer trade relations with Cyprus (with video)
Ireland is seeking to reinforce trade relations with Cyprus, according to Martin Heydon, the country’s Minister of State for Research and Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development.
Heydon ...
Hope for Children NGO steps up volunteer network for Ukrainians
NGO Hope for Children announced on Monday it has teamed up with volunteer network Cyprus For Ukraine (CY4UA) on several humanitarian initiatives to aid families and children affected by ...
Ukraine crisis prompts calls for further extension to tax returns
Disregarding objections from the government, lawmakers on Monday decided to press ahead with two bills extending the deadline for companies and self-employed persons to submit their tax returns for 2020.
As ...
Turkish Cypriot airspace? What airspace?
The Cyprus Republic has banned Russian flights, Turkey has not, highlighting once again the anomalies of flying into or over northern Cyprus
By Esra Aygin
The Cyprus Republic’s decision ...
Demonstrators call for closure of skies over Ukraine
Despite the cold, demonstrations were held in all towns on Sunday afternoon to protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Organised by Women of the World to protect the sky ...
‘Absurd Turkey calls for end to war, ignoring invasion of Cyprus’
It is absurd that Turkey calls on Russia and Ukraine to stop the war and contribute to world peace, while at the same time it ignores its own invasion of ...
Ukraine says seven killed, including a child, after Russia fires at convoy
Ukraine’s intelligence service accused Russia on Saturday of firing at a convoy that was evacuating women and children from the village of Peremoha in the Kyiv region, killing seven ...
Pro-Putin protest outside Nicosia embassy
A small group of people gathered outside the Russian embassy on Saturday in support of the country’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin.
A few dozen people waving ...
Decree readied to price-cap certain grains if necessary, Pilides says
Maize and barley were added to the list of commodities on which the government could place a price cap following an official decree issued on Friday by Commerce and Energy ...
Rich Russians facing EU asset freeze (Updated)
Rich Russians who received Cypriot citizenship through the now defunct investment programme are facing an asset freeze under the EU and US sanctions push, as are many others with businesses ...
Russian residents call for end to Ukraine war
A group of Russians living in Cyprus have called on their compatriots to participate in a meeting on Sunday to condemn the war in Ukraine and demand the withdrawal of ...
Uniqlo, Japan Tobacco to suspend some Russia operations in U-turn
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co 9983.T and Japan Tobacco Inc 2914.T said they would suspend some operations in Russia, in a U-turn by the Japanese consumer giants which had indicated ...
Anastasiades remains in Versailles for continued Ukraine discussions
President Nicos Anastasiades continues on Friday to take part in meetings of the informal summit of EU leaders at the palace of Versailles in France to debate the war in ...
Calls for Cyprus to ease entry for fleeing Ukrainians
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees, mostly women and children, knocking on Europe’s door are facing issues with identification and travel documents, as authorities are asking them to provide valid place ...
Keep Ukraine war out of the classroom, says minister
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Thursday asked for the war in Ukraine to “stay out of schools” saying children who are of Russian descent should not be victimised following recent ...
UK adds Abramovich, Sechin, Lebedev to Russian sanctions list (list of assets)
Britain said on Thursday it had imposed asset freezes on seven Russian businessmen including Roman Abramovich, Igor Sechin, Oleg Deripaska and Dmitri Lebedev after they were added to the country’...
Cyprus has accepted nearly 3,000 Ukrainians since war started
Almost 3,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Cyprus since February 25, the interior ministry said on Wednesday, rebuffing criticism that it had not adequately responded to the crisis.
Russian invaded Ukraine on February 24.
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Ukraine should be a bridge between East and West, Chinese ambassador says
Chinese ambassador to Cyprus, Liu Yantao, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), that Ukraine “should function as a bridge between the East and the West, not a frontier in big ...
Our View: Government must support Russian businesses, individuals in Cyprus
Last week, Russia’s embassy in Cyprus said it had received reports that Russian nationals were on the receiving end of threats, insults and calls to leave Cyprus. The source ...