Cyprus President to meet British Premier in London on Wednesday Updated Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will have a meeting on Wednesday afternoon with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a written statement. President Christodoulides, who is in London for the ''Minds in Cyprus'' talent repatriation campaign, is set to meet the UK Premier at 7.30pm (Cyprus time). 21-05-2025 07:40 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:54
Greek Premier discusses Cyprus issue with UNSG Updated The Cyprus issue was among the topics the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Tuesday with UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, plans to travel to Cyprus from 24 until 31 May for meetings, the UNSG's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has told CNA. 20-05-2025 21:14 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:57
FM points out need for targeted measures to counter circumvention of EU sanctions Updated Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, underlined the need for more effective and targeted measures against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, in order to counter circumvention practices by third countries, during the Foreign Affairs Council, held in Brussels, on Tuesday. He also said that there is an effective monitoring mechanism for suspending EU sanctions on Syria. 20-05-2025 21:26 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:56
Minister notes deliberate violations through illegal drilling activities in maritime zones during UN event Updated Cyprus notes an escalation in maritime threats, with Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades citing «deliberate violations of the sovereign rights of states through the conduct of illegal drillings and unauthorized surveys in their maritime zones by third countries» during an event at the United Nations, in New York, on Tuesday. 21-05-2025 07:36 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:55
Cyprus’ Defence Minister participates in FAC, EDA Steering Board in Brussels Updated Cyprus' Minister of Defence Vassilis Palmas participated in the Foreign Affairs Council in the composition of Defence Ministers and in the European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Board, both of which convened on Tuesday in Brussels. 20-05-2025 16:39 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:59
House President and Armenian President agree on great momentum in bilateral ties Updated There is a great momentum in the relations between Cyprus and Armenia with the establishment of diplomatic missions and the direct air connection House President, Annita Demetriou, and President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan agreed during a meeting in Yerevan on Tuesday. 20-05-2025 16:04 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:59
Investment Funds' assets up by €169.2 million in March, reaching €7.53 billion Updated The total assets of Investment Funds (IFs) in Cyprus increased by €169.2 million or 2.3% in March 2025 compared to December 2024, reaching €7.53 billion, according to data released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Statistical service announced that areduction of 24% was recorded in the number of building permits issued during January 2025, compared to the same month of 2024. 20-05-2025 15:33 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 09:01
WHO Pandemic Agreement a historic achievement says Health Minister Updated Cyprus Health Minister, Michalis Damianos, has welcomed the approval of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, stressing that it constitutes a historic achievement not only for global health, but also for the strengthening of multilateralism in international governance. 20-05-2025 19:31 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:58
Cyprus participates with 15 representatives in the ESA Conference Updated Cyprus participated with 15 representatives in the European Space Agency (ESA) conference titled "New Capabilities and Countries in European Space", held on May 14–15, at the ESA/ESRIN facilities in Frascati, Italy. The event brought together 300 participants from 18 different countries. 20-05-2025 20:10 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 08:58
Parliamentary elections to be held on May 24, 2026, Interior Ministry says Updated Parliamentary elections are set for Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday, after consultation with the House of Representatives, the Secretariat of the Cyprus Presidency, and the Cyprus Police. 20-05-2025 14:52 Ενημερώθηκε στις: 21-05-2025 09:01