Nicosia: The Council of Ministers has approved a proposal for the development of a National Civil Protection Mechanism and the enhancement of the Civil Defence Force’s responsibilities. The decision, announced by Minister of the Interior Konstantinos Ioannou following the ministerial meeting, includes the transformation of the Civil Defence Force into
Nicosia: Cyprus is no longer classified as a country with macroeconomic imbalances according to the Spring Package of the European Semester 2025. This change is attributed to limited vulnerabilities related to external and private debt, alongside robust economic growth. According to Cyprus News Agency, an EU official briefing highlights five
Larnaca: Cyprus and France recently engaged in discussions to enhance their defence cooperation during the 3rd Strategic Dialogue held between the Ministries of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus and the French Armed Forces. The meeting took place at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre facilities in Larnaca on Wednesday. According
Nicosia: President of the Cyprus Sports Organisation Yiannos Ioannou praised the performance of the Cypriot delegation at the Games of Small States of Europe (GSSE), congratulating the athletes and announcing plans to reward them, regardless of whether they won a medal. According to Cyprus News Agency, Ioannou shared these remarks
Famagusta: Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, expressed her satisfaction on Wednesday with the awarding of 66 Blue Flags to 64 beaches and two marinas in Cyprus, highlighting it as a significant achievement for the island. According to Cyprus News Agency, Panayiotou delivered a speech at the
Brussels: The European Commission has released the 2025 European Semester Spring Package, which evaluates the economic and social difficulties within the European Union and provides policy recommendations to Member States to enhance competitiveness, prosperity, and resilience. The package includes country-specific recommendations (CSRs) and encourages reforms and investments that align with
