The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday announced the appointment of Colin Stewart of Canada as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). A press release issued by t…
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The National Guard should remain at the highest readiness as long as Turkish occupation continues, says Defence Minister
As long as Cyprus remains under occupation and Turkey continues with new threats, the National Guard must remain at the highest readiness and act as the main force of deterrence and protection of the national sovereignty, pledged Defence Minister Chara…
New UN Special Representative to undertake duties end of the month, says Government Spokesman
The new UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart will undertake his post at the end of the month, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos told reporters on Friday.A presidency press release notes that in statements to report…
Pope Francis will pay a visit to Cyprus beginning of December
Pope Francis will pay a visit to Cyprus between 2 and 4 December 2021, at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades, and the Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos II.A Presidency Press release said during his stay on the island the…
Eurostat: 5.9% of Europeans and 2.8% of Cypriots reported not having enough daylight in their home
In 2020, 5.9% of people in the EU reported not having enough daylight in their dwelling, meaning their dwelling seemed too dark and was considered as a problem for the household. In Cyprus, this percentage was significantly lower and stood at 2.8%. Acc…
Police report 22 individuals and 3 shop owners over Covid protective measures violation
Cyprus Police reported 22 individuals and 3 shop owners for violating measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. A police spokesperson told CNA that in the last 24 hours ending on 06:00 local time on Friday carried out a total of 3,351…
Industrial Turnover Index records annual change of 18.5% in August
The Industrial Turnover Index reached in August 2021 131.3 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 18.5% compared to August 2020. The Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus announced on Friday that for the period January-August 2021, the…
Eurostat: 21% of Cypriots said they were unable to keep their home adequately warm in 2020
According to an EU-wide survey, 21% of Cypriots said they were unable to to keep their home adequately warm in 2020, compared to 8% on average in the European Union. According to data released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, the situation var…