Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades will take part in a videoconference with European Council President Charles Michel and EU heads of states on Monday.According to a press release by the head of his press office, Andreas Iosif, the videoconference tak…
Day: May 23, 2022
President says EU sanctions on Russia should not have bigger repercussions on member states
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has reiterated that EU sanctions on Russia should not have bigger repercussions on EU member states than on Russia itself. The President took part in a videoconference on Monday, convened by European Council Head Cha…
PROTECTING EU TRANSPORT IN TIMES OF CRISIS: COMMISSION ADOPTS CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR TRANSPORT
Today, the Commission adopted a Contingency Plan for Transport to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as taking into account the challenges the EU transport sector has …
Cyprus has shown progress on Sustainable Development Goals and is above EU average on poverty, life on land and health
The European Union has made significant progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in certain areas, according to statistical analysis report released by Eurostat titled “Sustainable development in the European Union — 2022 monitoring re…
Drilling commences at Cronos-1 in Block 6 of Cyprus’ EEZ
Drilling works have started at “Cronos-1” within Block 6, of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the Ministry of Energy announced on Monday.In a press release the Ministry says that “Tungsten Explorer” drill ship arrived today and therefore the works bega…
US Ambassador visits museums, wineries and halloumi production units in Pafos
US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber toured museums, wineries and halloumi production units in Pafos district Monday describing her experience as amazing and praising the efforts for sustainable development Cypriots producers are making.Garber visited…
Cyprus MFA pays Egypt a working visit on Tuesday
Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides, is travelling to Cairo on Tuesday, May 24 for a working visit.A press release by the Ministry says that Kasoulides will have a tête-à-tête meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Sam…
European Commission approves 890,000 euro scheme under state aid rules to support Cypriot halloumi makers
The European Commission has announced it has approved a state aid scheme worth a total of 890 thousand euros for halloumi producers, in the context of dealing with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.According to a Commission statement, th…
Lebanese banks’ branches in Cyprus to shut down amid financial crisis in the neighbouring country
Lebanese banks’ branches operating in Cyprus will shut down following a decision by the country’s Central Bank. A Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) official has confirmed to CNA the decision taken by the bankrupt country’s banking regulator.Sources familiar…
Dr Koliou urges people to follow hygiene rules and be cautious of monkeypox
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases at the University of Cyprus Medical School, Dr Maria Koliou, has told CNA that monkeypox, which spread already in many European countries, could also one day be detected in Cyprus as well, urgin…