Nicosia: The funeral of Katie Clerides, a former MP and former Vice-President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), was marked by deep sorrow and respect as it gathered leaders, representatives from Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties, current and former MPs, and a large crowd. The ceremony took place following her
Nicosia: Marios Charalambides was appointed, on Wednesday, by the Council of Ministers, as the first Patient Ombudsman. In statements at the Presidential Palace after the Cabinet meeting, Health Minister Michael Damianos told the press that this “is a historic day for the health system in Cyprus.” He said that with
Brussels: The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings by sending a letter of formal notice to Cyprus, along with Bulgaria, Denmark, and France, for failing to correctly transpose the provisions of the Firearms Directive (Directive (EU) 2021/555). According to Cyprus News Agency, the Directive establishes common minimum standards for the
Brussels: Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades, will travel to Brussels tomorrow, Thursday, to participate in the Global Gateway Forum (GGF2025), which will take place on October 9-10. According to Cyprus News Agency, this year’s Forum, building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2023 that boosted
Nicosia: President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Wednesday the decisive role played by outgoing Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas, in enhancing Cyprus’ deterrent capability and broadening the Guard’s international presence, during a farewell meeting before the conclusion of his term. According to Cyprus News Agency,
Nicosia: Both the Prime Minister of Greece and the President of the Republic of Cyprus have expressed their positions on the issue, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday, in relation to the European Commission’s response to a question by the Cyprus News Agency on the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project,
