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Brussels: MEPs condemned Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan’s illegal visit to the northern, Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus last weekend, as well as his statement in favor of a two-state solution for the island, during a European Parliament plenary session on Wednesday evening. Michael McGrath, the Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule

Brussels: On Thursday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted revised rules to address potential security risks associated with foreign investments. The new regulations, which were passed with 378 votes in favor, 173 against, and 24 abstentions, mandate that member states conduct mandatory screenings of foreign investments in sectors such

Nicosia: Hellenic Bank announced on Thursday a £45 million profit for the first quarter of 2025, noting it has had a ‘strong start’ this year. According to Cyprus News Agency, the bank, members of the Eurobank Group, said in a press release that profit during the first quarter of 2025

Nicosia: An event organized by CARITAS and the UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality will delve into the complexities of trafficking, with a specific focus on Cyprus. The initiative, titled the United Action Against Human Trafficking Project, is funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot

Nicosia: European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, will embark on a working visit to Cyprus on May 10, in preparation for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU scheduled for the first half of 2026. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and cooperation ahead of Cyprus’s EU leadership

Nicosia: President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, who is in Cyprus on a three-day official visit, began the second day of his schedule with a visit to the Nicosia Town Hall and a tour along the ceasefire line, accompanied by Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides and Nicosia Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos.