Cyprus firefighters and rescue teams, members of a group sent to Greece last week to help with extinguishing the devastating blazes, will assist in the areas of Oropos and Thracomakedones on Saturday, Spokesperson of the Civil Defense Olivia Michaelide…
Day: August 6, 2021
UK continues to advocate a solution in line with UN parameters, Foreign Office says
The UK continues to advocate a solution in line with UN parameters based on the model of a Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation with political equality – a model that is internationally accepted, the British Foreign Office says in its reply to a letter sen…
Our thoughts are with Greece and its people, President says
Our thoughts are with Greece and its people, President of Cyprus said Friday referring to the devastating, deadly wildfires in Greece.The President also expressed Cyprus` support saying that it is a firm and given support.Meanwhile, Cyprus firefighters…
Turkey`s unilateral actions cause tension, President of Latvian Parliament says
Turkey`s unilateral actions cause tension and hinder the prospects of a Cyprus solution, President of the Latvian Parliament Inara Murniece said Friday during an online meeting she held with President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou.Ac…
House President receives Famagusta municipality delegation and twinned municipalities from Greece
President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou received on Friday a delegation of the Famagusta Municipality, headed by Mayor Simos Ioannou, and representatives of twinned municipalities from Greece, who are currently in Cyprus to participa…
Cyprus reports Friday four deaths, 525 new cases, 292 patients in hospitals
The Ministry of Health announced on Friday the death of four people to COVID 19, bringing the total number of deaths to 437 (286 men and 151 women). Their median age is 77.1.In addition, it announced that 292 patients are receiving treatment in state h…
EU official expects Turkey to contribute to resumption of Cyprus talks, respect European Court rulings
It is imperative for Turkey to undertake responsible actions and contribute in concrete terms to an environment conducive to a swift resumption of the Cyprus settlement talks, an EU official said on Friday. Replying on behalf of European Commission Pre…
Board of British Cypriots calls on Raab to increase pressure on Turkey in relation to Varosha
The Board of British Cypriots sent a letter to British Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, to mark the 47th anniversary of the illegal second military invasion of the Republic of Cyprus by the Turkish army, in August 1974, asking London to remind the Turk…
Cyprus general government deficit up by 0.4% annually in first six months of 2021
The general government deficit rose by 0.4% or €100.4 mn in the first six months of the year, compared with the same period of 2020.The preliminary General Government fiscal results, announced Friday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) showed…