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
Nicosia: The Central Bank of Cyprus has published statistics on the average interest rates applied by monetary financial institutions (MFIs) in Cyprus on deposits and loans for euro area residents, as well as data on volumes of new euro-denominated loans for April 2025. This information is part of the May
Rome: Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna visited Rome as part of preparations for Cyprus’ EU Presidency, set for the first half of 2026. During her visit, she engaged in discussions with Italian officials to address various bilateral and regional issues. According to Cyprus News Agency, Raouna met with
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
