Nicosia: The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, has called for Germany’s support in resolving the Cyprus issue, emphasizing that Turkey’s ongoing provocations undermine efforts to restart negotiations. On Monday, Demetriou met with the new German Ambassador to Cyprus, Dr. Hans-Peter Jugel, in a discussion that focused on the Cyprus problem, strengthening bilateral … Read more
Nicosia: The excellent level and strategic nature of Cyprus-US relations were reaffirmed during a meeting held in Washington, on Monday, between Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and his American counterpart, Marco Rubio. The two officials discussed, among others, ways in which the Republic of Cyprus can contribute to the US President’s plan for peace, humanitarian … Read more
Brussels: Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, underscored the significance of direct payments during the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting. She emphasized that these payments are crucial, not only as a financial mechanism but as the cornerstone for supporting farmers, enhancing social cohesion in rural areas, and ensuring food production and security. … Read more
Nicosia: A distributed energy storage system with a capacity of 120 MW is set to be operational by June 2026, as announced by George Papanastasiou, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry. This announcement was made during the presentation of the Cyprus Electricity Authority’s (EAC) 2024 annual report. The system will operate transparently under the ‘Policy … Read more
Nicosia: Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, expressed on Monday ‘full satisfaction’ with the findings of the European Commission’s Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast for Cyprus, noting, in a written statement that the report clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience and momentum of the country’s economy amid a global environment of geopolitical turbulence. According to Cyprus News Agency, … Read more
Brussels: Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, highlighted the strategic significance of the Middle East as a key agenda item for the European Council, emphasizing its proximity to the European Union. Speaking ahead of the Monday General Affairs Council meeting, she outlined Cyprus’s role in fostering EU relations in the region. According to Cyprus … Read more