Today, the Commission adopted a new Digital Strategy under the theme “Next Generation Digital Commission”. This corporate strategy sets out a vision for a digitally transformed, more agile administration that will contribute to the achievement of the E…
Month: June 2022
Anastasiades discusses stalemate in Cyprus problem with US President and British PM
The stalemate in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem was among the issues which Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, discussed on Wednesday with the US President, Joe Biden, and the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, during brief encounters he had…
Temur Ketsbaia at the helm of the Men’s National Team
Temur Ketsbaia is the new head coach of the Men’s National Football Team, as the Cyprus Football Association announced an agreement in principle with the Georgian manager.According to the CFA, the agreement foresees a contract until the completion of t…
EU – NEW ZEALAND TRADE AGREEMENT: UNLOCKING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides. The deal also includes unprecedented sustainability commitments, includin…
EU Commissioners and Education Minister outline how the EU supports the education of Ukrainian refugee children
“Every war is a war against children” is one of the main messages of an article on the EU’s policies regarding the support of children from Ukraine, by Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Educat…
Index of industrial output prices records annual increase of 22% in May
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for May 2022 reached 130.4 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 22%, compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, according to data published by the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cy…
President Anastasiades assures NATO – EU leaders of his dedication to negotiations for Cyprus solution
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has assured NATO leaders of his dedication to efforts to create the conditions that will allow the resumption of negotiations on Cyprus.The President was speaking in Madrid after taking part in the Euro-Atla…
Small improvement in Cyprus international investment position in Q1 2022
The international investment position (IIP) recorded a small improvement at the end of first quarter of 2022, while the net external debt decreased by €2.23 billion, despite the deterioration recorded on the current account balance.In particular, accor…
ANTITRUST: COMMISSION SEEKS FEEDBACK ON PERFORMANCE OF EU ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK
Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “Effective enforcement of EU antitrust rules is crucial to ensure that markets perform at their best. For almost two decades, the current procedural antitrust regulatio…
New Roaming rules for travellers in the EU: “Roam like at home” for 10 more years
Tomorrow, 1 July 2022, the new improved Roaming regulation enters into force. It extends “Roam-like-at-home” until 2032 – the scheme thanks to which travellers in the EU and the EEA can call, text and surf abroad without extra charges. Margrethe Vestag…