Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou said that records from the Red Cross show that in the summer of 1974, following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, a total of 2,647 Greek Cypriots, most of whom were civilians, were captured and about half of them…
Month: January 2023
Memorial in Nicosia to pay tribute to 1974 prisoners of war, Presidential Commissioner says
Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou said that records from the Red Cross show that in the summer of 1974, following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, a total of 2,647 Greek Cypriots, most of whom were civilians, were captured and about half of them…
EU General Court decisions on Cypriot appeals against use of BBQLOUMI and GRILLOUMI expected in spring
The General Court of the European Union is expected to decide in April or May on two appeals submitted by the Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese named Halloumi against the use of word marks BBQLOUMI and GRILLOUMI by companies in B…
Trade unions to hold a three-hour nation-wide strike following impasse over COLA payment
Trade Unions representing over 70,000 employees in the public and private sector hold on Thursday a nation-wide strike in Cyprus, for three hours, following the impasse in the talks over the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).The three-hour strike, betwe…
Trade unions to hold a three-hour nation-wide strike following impasse over COLA payment
Trade Unions representing over 70,000 employees in the public and private sector hold on Thursday a nation-wide strike in Cyprus, for three hours, following the impasse in the talks over the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).The three-hour strike, betwe…
Our government restored COLA and is not responsible for the collapse of talks between employers and trade unions, says President
Our government is the one that restored COLA and the government of those who today were shouting against us, is the one that ended it, President Anastasiades said on Thursday, invited to comment on a nation-wide strike over COLA that paralyzed Cyprus …
Our government restored COLA and is not responsible for the collapse of talks between employers and trade unions, says President
Our government is the one that restored COLA and the government of those who today were shouting against us, is the one that ended it, President Anastasiades said on Thursday, invited to comment on a nation-wide strike over COLA that paralyzed Cyprus …
We have laid a solid foundation for the future of Cyprus shipping, Deputy Minister says
Cyprus is now a quality shipping hub that has nothing to be envious about and makes us proud with its performance abroad, said on Wednesday Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Vassilis Demetriades.He was speaking during a press conference for th…
We have laid a solid foundation for the future of Cyprus shipping, Deputy Minister says
Cyprus is now a quality shipping hub that has nothing to be envious about and makes us proud with its performance abroad, said on Wednesday Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Vassilis Demetriades.He was speaking during a press conference for th…
Education Minister travels to London
Cyprus Education, Sports and Youth Minister Prodromos Prodromou has departed for London where he is set to hold a number of contacts.In particular, according to a press release by the Education Ministry, during his London visit Prodromou will visit sch…
Education Minister travels to London
Cyprus Education, Sports and Youth Minister Prodromos Prodromou has departed for London where he is set to hold a number of contacts.In particular, according to a press release by the Education Ministry, during his London visit Prodromou will visit sch…
UK Europe Minister reaffirms support for Cyprus settlement in line with UN parameters
The UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty has stated that “the best way to address the situation in Cyprus remains through a just and lasting settlement on the island in line with UN parameters,” thus reaffirming London’s position.In a response letter to…