Brussels: The European Commission has approved 235 new cross-border energy projects, granting them Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) status. These projects will benefit from accelerated permitting, regulatory support, and access to Connecting Europe Facility funding, enhancing the EU’s energy system. According to Cyprus News
Nicosia: The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents, comprising President Roberta Metsola and the leaders of all political groups, arrives in Cyprus on Monday for a two-day mission considered as an important step in the country’s preparations to assume the EU Council Presidency on 1 January 2026. The visit, taking place
Nicosia: Gender selection in artificial insemination is a contentious issue in Northern Cyprus. While the procedure is only permitted in the EU when serious hereditary diseases are suspected, around 30 clinics on the Mediterranean island offer this option. Critics warn of ethical risks and a slippery slope toward designer babies.
Nicosia: Low pressure is currently influencing the sea area around Cyprus, leading to partly cloudy weather conditions with chances of isolated showers or thunderstorms over the next day. According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast covers an area extending 8 kilometers seawards from the coast, with atmospheric pressure recorded at
Nicosia: Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, emphasized the significance of collaboration between Cyprus and Jordan, particularly in addressing wildfires and drought, during a meeting with her Jordanian counterpart, Khaled Hanifat. According to Cyprus News Agency, Panayiotou noted that both countries face similar challenges and possess complementary
Brussels: Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, will present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council on housing, within the framework of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO), in Brussels, on Monday. According to Cyprus News Agency, the Interior Minister will also hold
