UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres recommended the renewal of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) mandate for six more months, in his report on UNFICYP, while he also expresses concern over the Turkish actions in the Turkish occupied area …
Day: July 9, 2021
First Social Welfare Deputy Minister sworn in, pledges to work hard for a strong state of welfare for everyone
Cyprus’ First Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Anastasia Anthousi was sworn in on Friday, pledging to work hard so every citizen to live in dignity in a strong state of real welfare and to promote the government’s policies and strategies for the refor…
Greek American leaders urge Biden to take action against Erdogan’s threats in Varosha
Ten presidents of Greek American organisations in a letter, express grave concern regarding the renewed threats currently facing Cyprus coming from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and urge US president Joe Biden to call upon the United Nations t…
Cyprus aims to be a pillar of stability in the region, Defence Minister told the Economist conference
Cyprus aims to become a pillar of stability in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said in a speech at the 25th Economist conference, held in Lagonisi, Greece.Petrides participating in the panel on “Security C…
Royal Caribbean Cruises looking at Cyprus as a potential destination
One of the Vice Presidents of the Royal Caribbean Cruises was in Cyprus to praise the authorities for their cooperation and express certainty that Cyprus is a potential destination for cruises.Senior Vice President of Royal Caribbean International, Sea…
Police conduct 2,777 checks, 40 persons fined
Police conducted a total of 2,777 checks in the last 24 hours for measures against COVID and fined 40 persons.In Nicosia the Police made 776 checks and fined 14 citizens, in Limassol 491 and fined 15 citizens and in Larnaka 485 checks and no people wer…