Nicosia: Cyprus’ economic and financial stability was affirmed during the 17th post-programme surveillance mission by the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) with input from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), from September 30 to October 7. However, the report issued on Tuesday noted significant sectoral and geopolitical risks,
Brussels: The 2023 Erasmus+ Annual Report highlights the programme’s significant contributions to lifelong learning and cooperation, with an emphasis on social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and the promotion of EU values. The report details how Erasmus+ has supported numerous projects addressing the repercussions of the Russian war of aggression
Nicosia: Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, reaffirmed their commitment to establishing intergovernmental summits during the 2nd Cyprus-Greece Intergovernmental Summit, held in Nicosia. The leaders emphasized that these summits would contribute to ensuring stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and further bolster bilateral cooperation between the two
Nicosia: President Nikos Christodoulides described today’s second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as historic, adding that for the first time 14 ministers from Greece’s Cabinet are in Cyprus. The first meeting took place a year ago in Athens. The meeting will be followed by a tripartite summit between Cyprus,
Nicosia: Cyprus welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday, expressing the conviction that this development marks the first step towards de-escalation in the wider region. According to Cyprus News Agency, the ceasefire agreement’s full implementation “is of paramount importance for the security
Brussels: Next year’s EU budget has been officially signed into law by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, marking a significant step in reinforcing key EU programmes and addressing current challenges. This budget includes an additional £230 million aimed at enhancing people’s lives, boosting competitiveness, and tackling pressing issues such as
