Acknowledging the development of the University of Cyprus into an ambitious and bold centre of scientific excellence and a source of intellectual wealth for the country, the government has supported its operation over the time, President Nicos Anastasi…
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House President receives EU Commissioner Dalli
House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday met with EU Commissioner for equality Helena Dalli who is in Cyprus for the IDAHOT + Forum 2022 which takes place in the coastal town of Limassol.Dalli spoke of the importance of women and young people to be…
Greece and Cyprus to support economic activity amid inflation crisis while maintaining fiscal stability
The task of supporting economic activity and the vulnerable amid rising inflation fueled by the Ukrainian crisis, while maintaining fiscal stability was discussed in panel discussion during the first Famagusta Business Forum, in the presence of Ministe…
Cyprus-Greece ferry link a successful project, could be extended to include one more country, Deputy Minister for Shipping says
The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece that will soon resume after 21 years is a successful project and must be embraced to become viable, Deputy Minister for Shipping Vasilis Demetriades has said, adding that in the near future it could be extended …
Eni-Total joint venture will probably begin drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ this month, Energy Minister says
Cyprus Energy Minister, Natasa Pilides, said on Thursday that Eni-Total joint venture’s next drilling in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone will probably take place this month as soon as the drilling rig concludes its work in Egypt.In statements on the si…
Persistently further from EU values and standards
Close EU-Turkey cooperation in foreign and security policy vitally important•No improvements on fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of lawWithout clear and significant progress in EU-related reforms, Parliament cannot envisage resuming accessi…
Cybercrime: new Council of Europe rules for cooperation at international level
To increase global efforts against cybercrime, the Council of Europe has opened for signature the Second Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. In 2022, the Council adopted a Decision to authorise Member States …
EU Commissioner for Equality in Cyprus for the European IDAHOT+ Forum
EU Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, is in Limassol, Cyprus, for the European IDAHOT+ Forum, co-hosted by the governments of Cyprus and the United Kingdom the European Commissioner said in a press release.It added that the IDAHOT+ Forum is a maj…
Famagusta Hospital Department of Paediatrics reopens after two years, Health Minister on the spot
The Department of Paediatrics of the Famagusta General Hospital has reopened after two years. Its operations had been suspended due to the pandemic. On Thursday, the Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipandela, visited the hospital to be informed about t…
Revenue from tourism in February 2022 records annual increase
Revenue from tourism in February 2022 increased by €35.8 mn compared to the corresponding month of 2021.According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus, on the basis of the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue …