This year, the EU celebrates the 30th anniversary of its Single Market – one of the major achievements of European integration, and one of its key drivers. Established on 1 January 1993, the European Single Market allows goods, services, people and ca…
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The Single Market supported Europe’s economic and political power at a global level, says the EU Commission
The Single Market has led to an unprecedented market integration between Member States’ economies, serving as a driver for growth and competitiveness and supporting Europe’s economic and political power at a global level, said the European Commission …
Cyprus reports low rates of COVID vaccinations from December 2022
?he rate of vaccinations against COVID in Cyprus was low during the Christmas holidays and this trend has been observed since December 21st, Senior Director of Nursing Services Evagoras Tambouris has told the Cyprus News Agency.He said that because of …
Cyprus reports low rates of COVID vaccinations from December 2022
?he rate of vaccinations against COVID in Cyprus was low during the Christmas holidays and this trend has been observed since December 21st, Senior Director of Nursing Services Evagoras Tambouris has told the Cyprus News Agency.He said that because of …
Swedish EU Presidency stresses need for “a common EU approach” and “common European action” on coronavirus
The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU stressed on Monday the need for “a common EU approach” and “common European action” following China’s decision to lift restrictions related to coronavirus and the increase in cases.In particular, the Swed…
Ministry of Transport says 2022 was the year with the lowest number of road fatalities
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced that 2022 was the year with the lowest number of road fatalities (37) with a decrease of 17.8%% compared to 2021.Minister of Transport Yiannis Karousos, in his intervention at the EU Transpo…
New COVID measures in Cyprus in line with EU says Dr Karayiannis
Collective measures in line with the EU will be taken to tackle new outbreak of COVID cases in China Dr Petros Karayiannis, member of the scientific advisory committee told the Cyprus News Agency, following a meeting on Monday with the Health Minister….
Cyprus’ external statistics deteriorate in the third quarter of 2022
The main indicators concerning Cyprus’ economic relations with foreign countries during the third quarter of 2022 showed a deterioration, according to the preliminary data of external statistics, released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).According t…
Authorities seized 340 kgs of cannabis and 38kg of cocaine in 2022, says Anti-Drug Squad
There has been an increase in the number of drugs seized in 2022, compared to the last five years, deputy commander of Anti-Drug Squad (YKAN) Stelios Sergides told CNA.He said that according to figures at the end of November 2022, a total of 340 kg of …
Foreign Minister to represent Cyprus President at Pope Benedict’s funeral
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides departs on January 4th for Rome where he will represent the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.According to a press release from the Ministry, the funeral will be held …
UK Cypriots highlight Erdogan’s “autocratic” ways and Cyprus’ wish for peace and stability in letter to PM Sunak
Members of the Board of British Cypriots, a Diaspora organisation based in London, has written to the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to convey a New Year’s resolution for “peace, prosperity and stability” in Cyprus, Ukraine and around the world.The lett…
Cyprus -US sign first Bilateral Defence Cooperation Program
Chief of the National Guard Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis has expressed satisfaction with the signing of the first Bilateral Defence Cooperation Program between Cyprus and the USA.”Delighted for the signing of our first ever Cyprus-USA Bilater…