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
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
Nicosia: An EU wide survey has shown that 36.1% of women in Cyprus have experienced violence or the threat of violence or sexual violence during their life, Commissioner for the Administration and the Protection of Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottides said on Monday on the occasion of the International Day
Nicosia: The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) showed a year-over-year increase of 1.8% in October 2024. This follows previous increases of 1.6% in September and 1.2% in August of the same year. According to Cyprus News Agency, the CCLEI’s growth in October 2024 was supported by positive contributions from
NICOSIA: Eurobank’s new stake in Hellenic Bank will reach 93.47%, following the completion of the agreement to acquire the shares of Hellenic Bank from Demetra Holdings Plc and Logicom Services Limited. Eurobank has announced a significant expansion of its holdings in Hellenic Bank, as it has reached share purchase agreements
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, indicating that weak low pressure is currently affecting the region. Isolated showers or thunderstorms are anticipated tonight, primarily over the western and northern coastal areas. During storms, winds may vary, becoming strong and gusty,
