Larnaca: EU defence initiatives should fully align with the defence interests of all member states and exclude European funding to states which act contrary to the EU’s strategic interests and are not reliable but merely opportunistic partners, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos stated. Addressing the High-Level Course of the European
Busan: The European Commission has embarked on critical negotiations in Busan, Republic of Korea, aiming to finalize the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5) by 1 December. The Commission, alongside G20 partners, is focused on establishing a comprehensive global instrument to tackle plastic pollution, with the EU committed to concluding these negotiations
Nicosia: A survey conducted by the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) has revealed that a significant 78% of mobile phone connections consist of monthly packages offering unlimited minutes, SMS, and data. According to Cyprus News Agency, 99% of the survey respondents are mobile phone users. Within this
Paphos: Significant maritime links between Cape Drepanum of Paphos and South Palestine in the 6th century AD are attested by amphorae finds unearthed by the New York University team in the Maniki harbour, near Agios Georgios Pegeias, during the 2024 excavation period. According to Cyprus News Agency, the Department of
Nicosia: The election of Alexia Kalispera, Senior Counsel of the Republic, to a prestigious position on the Bureau of the Group of States Members of the Council of Europe against Corruption (GRECO) marks a significant achievement for Cyprus on the international stage, the Office of the Attorney General announced. Kalispera’s
Nicosia: Nicosia is set to host the second Intergovernmental Summit between Cyprus and Greece, along with the Cyprus-Greece-Jordan Trilateral Summit on Wednesday. The events will take place at the Presidential Palace, with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis leading the intergovernmental discussions. This summit will include
