Cyprus’ Commissioner for the Citizen announced on Wednesday a campaign for the collection of humanitarian aid for the people affected by the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey, which will run between February 9 and 17.The campaign is launched in coo…
Day: February 8, 2023
Cyprus could become a regional centre for management of natural disasters, Nouris says
The CyCLOPS training centre is now 100% Cyprus-owned and gives the country the opportunity to become a regional centre as regards the effort to help the broader region in matters of natural disasters, Minister of the Interior, Nicos Nouris, said on Wed…
Impressive results recorded in 2022 in Limassol port, says DP World Limassol
A 46% increase in cruises, a 338% increase in passengers and a 63% increase in cargo handled in 2022, compared to 2021, was recorded by the operator of the multipurpose terminal at Limassol Port, DP World Limassol.According to a company press release,…
Syria also seeks EU help after earthquake, Commissioner Lenar?i? on the ground in Turkey on Thursday
The European Union has announced it will be providing additional emergency support to both Syria and Turkey to face the consequences of recent catastrophic earthquakes, after Syria also requested the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Th…
Cabinet approves marina and cruise ship pier project in Pafos
A residential and commercial development, which will include a hotel, a marina and a pier for luxurious cruise ships, was approved on Wednesday by the Council of Ministers, as announced by Deputy Tourism Minister, Savvas Perdios.In statements after the…
Cabinet approves donation of 2.5 million euros to Greek Air Force
The cabinet approved on Wednesday the donation of 2.5 million euros to the Greek Air Force which was announced earlier this month by the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades.The President had pledged the sum during his trip to Athens …
Cyprus signs agreement with IOM on Thursday for upgrading of Pournara facilities
The facilities of the Pournara first reception centre for asylum seekers will be upgraded, Cyprus’ Interior Minister, Nicos Nouris said on Wednesday, noting that, he will also negotiate additional funds from Brussels for assistance to the around 16,000…
Jessica Lange and Ed Harris star in a movie co-produced by “Fetisoff Illusion – Europe” based in Cyprus
A very promising international film project, with an all-star cast, and co-produced by “Fetisoff Illusion – Europe” based in Cyprus is nearing completion.A press release says that the film, “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”, is based on the play of the s…
Turkey accepts Cyprus’ assistance of rescue teams following devastating earthquake, FM says
Turkey has accepted Cyprus’ assistance of rescue teams following the devastating earthquake in which thousands of lives have perished, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.Spokesperson of the Ministry Demetris Demetriou posted on his twitter accou…
Meteorology Department issues extreme low temperature warning
Cyprus Meteorology Department issued an orange warning for extreme low temperature.It comes into force at 22.00 tonight until 7.00 Thursday morning (Cyprus time).The minimum temperature over Troodos area is expected to fall at around minus 10 degree Ce…