Cypriot defence firms draw €48 million in direct EU funding, President says
Cypriot defence and dual-use companies have attracted about €48 million in direct funding, strengthening their technological capabilities, product development and industrial capacity, while helping establish Cyprus as “a reliable and credible co-producer within Europe’s defence supply chain,” President of the…
Cyprus begins emergency livestock vaccinations after foot-and-mouth outbreak
Vaccinations of livestock are expected to begin today, Wednesday, carried out by private veterinarians, following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases, the spokesperson of the Veterinary Services has said. Speaking at the “Zenon” Coordination Centre in Larnaca, Senior Veterinary Officer…
Milk and halloumi exports continue as normal, President says on FMD crisis
Exports of manufactured products, particularly milk and halloumi cheese, which is an important export product of the Republic of Cyprus, are continuing as normal, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, adding that the government will stand by…
Sefcovic urges deep WTO reform as EU Ministers meet in Nicosia
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic called for a “deep and credible reform agenda” of the World Trade Organization ahead of the upcoming ministerial conference (MC14) in Cameroon, as he arrived at the Informal Meeting of EU Trade Ministers (FAC) in…
Regions should have a voice in the new MFF, Interior Minister says
Regions should be considered as strategic partners and have a voice in the new Multiannual Financial Framework (“MFF”), said the Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, in statements to the Press after his meeting with Filip Reinhag, President of the Conference…
Foreign Minister travels to Washington for Board of Peace council
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos travels to Washington on Wednesday, to participate tomorrow, Thursday, in the Board of Peace council for Gaza, to which Cyprus has received and accepted an invitation to attend as an observer. According to a Ministry of…
Co-chairs of bicommunal Technical Committees to meet in London this week
A competent source told CNA, that the co-chairs will meet from tomorrow, Wednesday, until Friday in London “for a general exchange of views and drawing lessons from the experience so far.” It is recalled that on Saturday, Personal Envoy of…
Defence industry could significantly contribute to GDP, President stresses
Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides has expressed his conviction that the Cyprus defence Industry could reach a double-digit contribution to the country’s GDP in the coming years, describing the sector as a promising new pillar of the economy and a key component…
Cyprus had highest annual GDP growth rate in Q4 2025, Eurostat says
Cyprus had the highest annual performance in GDP growth rate among the Member States for which data are available in the fourth quarter of 2025 on an annual basis, data released by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) on Friday show. Cyprus…
Crucial social policy issues to be discussed during informal EPSCO meeting
Crucial social policy and employment issues will be discussed during the informal meeting of EU Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs (EPSCO), which is taking place in Nicosia on Thursday and Friday, according to an announcement by the Cyprus Presidency…
Water levels in Cyprus reservoirs at 13.8%
Water levels in Cyprus’ reservoirs have reached 13.8% of total capacity, compared to 26% at the same time last year, according to the Water Development Department. Total water storage currently stands at 40.078 million cubic metres (MCM), out of a…
NPLs decline to 4% in November, CBC says
As of the end of November 2025, the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio of the banking sector, excluding loans and advances to Central Banks and Credit Institutions declined to 4%, compared with 4.2% at the end of October 2025, according to…
