The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the use of condoms as a means of preventing potential monkeypox infections this week, following reports that viral DNA has been found in semen. The guidance comes several weeks after AIDS Healthcare Found…
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Greek Cypriot man arrested in the occupied areas over use of walkie-talkies will remain “under custody” for another five days
A Greek Cypriot man who was arrested in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus for allegedly spying after being accused of illegally using walkie-talkies, will remain “under custody” for another five days, it emerged on Friday.Andreas Soudjis, who had be…
Cyprus records 8.9% inflation in August, CPI drops due to lower petroleum product prices
Inflation in August 2022 increased by 8.9% in Cyprus, according to data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Friday. The Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.29 units and reached 113.34 units, compared to 113.63 unit in July 2022, with the …
Budgetary Control committee of European Parliament to visit Cyprus to look into use of EU funds
The committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) of the European Parliament will conduct a fact finding mission to Cyprus from the 19th to the 21st of September, it has been officially announced.The members of the CONT committee are due to meet on September 5…
President Anastasiades receives presidential aircraft donated by Greece [VIDEO]
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades thanked warmly the Greek government for donating a presidential aircraft, during a handover ceremony held at Elefsina Air Base, outside Athens.President Anastasiades said that the donation of the aircraft is a gen…
Chairman of Cyprus’ House Defence Committee discusses EU defence and security issues with French Senate Rapporteurs
The need for the EU to achieve strategic autonomy, especially in the field of defence and security, was jointly emphasised on Friday by the Chairman of Cyprus’ House Defence Committee, Marinos Sizopoulos, and members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs…
Donating an aircraft to Cyprus was the least we could do to reciprocate its generosity, Greek PM says
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said on Friday that donating one of the Greek government’s aircraft to Cyprus to be used for the trips of Cypriot government officials was the least that Athens could do to reciprocate Cyprus’ steadfast genero…
Roberta Metsola: “The world needs Europe at its best because Europe is hope”
In Lisbon, Parliament President Roberta Metsola spoke of the importance of Europe rising to meet today’s global challenges. “The world needs Europe at its best. We need that hope.””Europe is a choice – a choice countries made because they understood th…
EU consular protection: 600,000 people repatriated thanks to EU cooperation during pandemic
Today, the Commission published a report looking into the EU rules on consular protection, which gives the right to a EU citizens staying or traveling abroad to seek consular assistance from any other EU Member State, in case his or her own country is …
Cyprus Justice Minister expresses support to Zoe vs War Violence organization
Cyprus Justice and Public Order Minister, Stephie Drakos, had on Friday a meeting with the President and members of the Zoe vs War Violence organization, during which they discussed issues related to the goals and the work of the organization.According…