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Defence Minister says Cyprus and neighbouring countries via their agreements contribute to stability and peace

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Cyprus, through cooperation, bilateral and trilateral agreements, contributes together with neighbouring countries to the creation of a network of security, peace, stability and cooperation, Defence Minister, Charalambos Petrides, said on Sunday.   Moreover, he noted that Ankara`s aggression daily jeopardizes the stability and security of the wider Eastern Mediterranean region and undermines the interests of … Read more

Israel to Allow 3,000 Ethiopian Jews to Immigrate

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JERUSALEM — Israel’s government on Sunday approved the immigration of several thousand Jews from war-torn Ethiopia, some of whom have waited for decades to join their relatives in Israel.The decision took a step toward resolving an issue that has long …

Covid leaves Cyprus with 6 mn kilogram halloumi mountain

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The Covid pandemic has lumbered the Mediterranean island of Cyprus with a six-million-kilogram stockpile of its prized white halloumi cheese, having crushed demand at home and abroad. Commerce Minister Natas Pilides told lawmakers on Tuesday that producers had over 6,000 tonnes  (13 million pounds) of the unsold famous cheese in deep storage. Demand has crumbled over the past year due to lockdowns across Europe to combat Covid-19 that shut down the hospitality sector and also hobbled tourism on the holiday island. The Cypriot government is mobilising its embassies abroad to help shift the back…

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Cyprus remains low in the rankings of the EU’s Gender Equality Index, says President of the Parliament

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Cyprus remains relatively low in the rankings of the EU’s Gender Equality Index, which is indicative of the necessity to improve women’s representation in politics, leadership and decision-making positions, President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou has said.   With the participation of current and former Members of Parliament, women members of the diplomatic … Read more