The UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty has stated that “the best way to address the situation in Cyprus remains through a just and lasting settlement on the island in line with UN parameters,” thus reaffirming London’s position.In a response letter to…
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We challenged UNSG representative to put the facts straight, says President
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday that we have challenged UNSG special representative to put the facts straight as regards statements attributed to him about the stance of the Greek Cypriot side in the negotiations. The statements we…
UK Europe Minister reaffirms support for Cyprus settlement in line with UN parameters
The UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty has stated that “the best way to address the situation in Cyprus remains through a just and lasting settlement on the island in line with UN parameters,” thus reaffirming London’s position.In a response letter to…
Procedures in place for blind people and persons with physical disabilities to be able to vote
Blind or physically disabled persons can vote by themselves, if they declare to the presiding officer that they are able to do so, according to the electoral law, the Chief Returning Officer has said.In a press release, he notes that voters who, due to…
Business administration and law studies most popular among Cypriot students in 2021, Cystat says
Business administration and law were the most popular studies among university students in Cyprus in 2021 according to an infographic on Young Adults and Education, published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on the occasion of the Internation…
EU – Russian trade records sharp decline due to sanctions after invasion of Ukraine, according to Eurostat
EU trade with Russia has been strongly affected following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the EU imposing import and export restrictions on several products according to data published by Eurostat where the effects are particularly visible in the l…
Justice Minister in Stockholm for meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers
Cyprus Minister for Justice and Public Order Stephie Drakou travelled to Stockholm on Wednesday to participate in the EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers’ meeting, taking place at the Swedish capital on 26-27 January.Sweden holds the Presidency of th…
Archbishop Georgios calls on people to keep in their minds Cyprus’ Turkish-occupied areas
Archbishop Georgios III of Cyprus asked people to remain preoccupied over the Turkish-occupied, as well as the free areas of the Republic of Cyprus, during a reception on Tuesday evening at the Archbishop’s Palace, in Nicosia.A meeting of Ecclesiastica…
Aglantzia Municipality and Agios Theodoros Pitisilias Council granted Green capitals of Cyprus awards
Aglantzia Municipality and Agios Theodoros Pitsilias Council were granted Green capitals of Cyprus awards during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace, in Nicosia.The two local authorities were given the “Gold Mufflon Award” during the event…
iSAVElives app to be launched in Cyprus in the coming days
The application iSAVElives will be launched in Cyprus in the coming days aiming to strengthen the actions of the Ministry of Health for the immediate protection and rescue of every human life at risk from a heart attack, drowning or other cause.In a pr…
Total of 22 flights to and from Cyprus to be affected by Thursday’s island-wide strike
A total of 22 flights concerning both departures and arrivals from and to Cyprus’ two airports will be affected by the Cyprus-wide three-hour strike to be held tomorrow over the issue of the cost of living adjustment (COLA).The strike will be held betw…
Diplomatic service candidates of the Greek Foreign Ministry visited the House of Representatives
A delegation of diplomatic service candidates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, on a working mission to Cyprus, visited the House of Representatives.According to today’s press release by the Parliament, MP Nicos Tornaritis, head of the Cyp…