Brussels: Cyprus does not aspire to act as a political mediator for Gaza but aims to support a plan that promotes Gaza’s viability while respecting Israel’s security concerns, President Nikos Christodoulides stated during a working dinner at the first EU-Egypt Summit. He presented a six-point plan, aligned with US President
Riga: In a significant move to enhance the security of Europe’s submarine cable infrastructures, the European Commission has unveiled new funding opportunities totaling £20 million. The initiative, introduced by Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, aims to protect these critical infrastructures that serve as digital lifelines for Europe. The funding is part
Nicosia: Cyprus is acknowledged as a significant member and supporter of the European Defence Agency (EDA), according to the Agency’s Chief Executive, Andre Denk, during his visit to Nicosia. Denk met with Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas to discuss the preparation of a high-level conference on defence to be held in
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, indicating a slack pressure gradient affecting the region. The weather is expected to be mainly fine, with an increase in high cloud coverage in certain locales. According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure
Nicosia: Cypriot MEPs have told CNA that they consider that freedom of the press is non-negotiable for the EU. According to Cyprus News Agency, the statement comes in the wake of the European Parliament’s journalistic award honoring Daphne Caruana Galizia and the announcement of the Sakharov Prize 2025 winner. The
Brussels: An amendment tabled by Cypriot MEP Michalis Hadjipantela in the context of the vote on Wednesday for the EU budget 2026, for the creation of a memorial at the European Parliament dedicated to victims of the 1974 Turkish invasion, including missing persons, was passed by 71% of MEPs. According
