Brussels: EU Defence Ministers gathered in Brussels for a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, focusing on the current situation in Ukraine and strategies for providing medium and long-term support to the nation. Among the attendees was Cyprus’ Defence Minister, Vasilis Palmas. The discussions aimed to outline the European Union’s commitments to Ukraine’s security … Read more
Nicosia: The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) reported a decline in several of its major indices at the conclusion of today’s stock exchange meeting. The meeting, which took place on November 19, 2024, saw a significant movement in the market, with the FTSE/CySE 20, Main Market Index, and the CSE General Index all closing lower. According … Read more
Nicosia: The Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment has announced that the first mobile desalination units are set to be completed by October 2025. This initiative marks a significant advancement in Cyprus’s efforts to optimize water resources and address water scarcity on the island. According to Cyprus News … Read more
NICOSIA: Thousands of new trees have been planted in hedgerows across Cyprus, marking a significant step in the fight against desertification. More than 3,000 deep-rooted and aromatic plants have already been introduced in fields at risk, as announced by Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou during a recent press conference. The event marked the beginning of the … Read more
Nicosia: The weather in Cyprus today sees mild temperatures with slight variations across different regions. The Department of Meteorology reports that temperatures recorded from 20:00 of the previous day show moderate highs and lows as the country transitions into the cooler months. According to Cyprus News Agency, the highest temperature recorded was in Polis Pafos, … Read more
Brussels: In 2025, the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme will allocate approximately £5 billion to support learning exchanges abroad and cooperation partnerships in education, training, youth, and sport, marking a 6.5% increase in funding compared to the previous year. The European Commission announced the 2025 call for proposals, emphasizing the programme’s ongoing commitment to expanding access … Read more