Brussels: MEPs condemned Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan’s illegal visit to the northern, Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus last weekend, as well as his statement in favor of a two-state solution for the island, during a European Parliament plenary session on Wednesday evening. Michael McGrath, the Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule
Nicosia: Inflation in April 2025 increased at a rate of just 0.2%, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat), mainly due to the decline of petroleum products and electricity prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April 2025 rose by 0.06 points, reaching 117.31 units compared to 117.25 units in
Nicosia: The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan to ensure Cyprus aligns with EU waste management directives. This initiative aims to address the country’s long-standing non-compliance with European goals and regulations concerning waste management, as stated by the current administration under
Nicosia: Eurobank SA has secured final approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) to proceed with the full acquisition of Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, through the exercise of its squeeze-out right. According to Cyprus News Agency, the decision, granted by CySEC on 5 May 2025, authorizes Eurobank
Nicosia: Cyprus has introduced a series of measures to modernize and digitize its health systems and infrastructure, aiming to bolster the resilience of its healthcare system against future health threats, stated Health Minister Michalis Damianou. The announcement was made during a panel discussion at the 2025 Cyprus Diaspora Forum, titled
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has released its forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, indicating mainly fine weather conditions for the period from noon on May 8, 2025, until noon on May 9, 2025. The forecast covers an area extending 8 kilometers seawards. According to Cyprus News Agency,
