Drought the most significant risk to Cypriot economy, according to CECC
Prolonged drought and water shortages were highlighted as the most significant risk to the Cypriot economy, according to a risk assessment survey conducted by the Cyprus Economic and Competitiveness Council, the results of which were presented on Monday during a…
European Affairs Dep. Minister discusses Montenegro’s EU accession with her counterpart
The next steps regarding the process of Montenegro’s accession to the European Union were discussed on Friday during a meeting between the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, and the Minister of European Integration of Montenegro, Maida Gorčević, at the…
Law Office of the Republic officers chair EU Council working groups
Republic of Cyprus Law Office officers chair EU Council’s working groups on legal matters, such as criminal law, fundamental rights and international law. The Office said in a press release that since the assumption of the EU Council’s Presidency by Cyprus…
Contacts with US Congress members particularly important, FM says
Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, has described his contacts with members of the US Congress in Washington as particularly important in the effort to strengthen relations with the US. In a televised statement on the completion of his visit to…
Fair employment is a central priority of the Cyprus EU Presidency, Minister says at UN Summit
Fair employment is a central priority of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Minister of Labor and Social Insurance Marinos Mousiouttas has said at the 64th Session of the Committee for Social Development that takes place at…
Cyprus to be represented by two athletes at 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina
After 12 years, Cyprus will once again be represented by two athletes (one male and one female) at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan – Cortina 2026, which will take place from February 6 to 22 in Italy, as…
President proposes three dates for a new meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has proposed three dates for a new meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader, Tufan Erhürman. Government Spokesperson, Constantinos Letymbiotis, told the Cyprus News Agency that all of the proposed dates are in February. Greek Cypriot…
Cattle farming at risk as climate change increases thermal stress, study finds
A new study led by researchers at The Cyprus Institute, with contributions from Cyprus’ Agricultural Research Institute, warns that climate change is increasing thermal stress in animals, posing a major challenge to global cattle farming. According to a press release…
Holguin: Leaders continue efforts on trust-building and launch of negotiations
The two leaders will continue efforts to reach agreements on the various trust-building initiatives that are on the table, as well as towards the start of substantive negotiations, the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, María Angela Holguin, said in…
Until now there has not been so much progress, UNSG’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus says
Until now there has not been so much progress, UNSG’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin said on Tuesday, noting that without progress it would be very difficult to organise a 5+1 meeting on Cyprus. In statements after a…
President concludes official visit to Bahrain and inaugurates Embassy in Manama
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides, who concluded on Monday his two day official visit to Bahrain, inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Manama. According to a press release by the Presidency the great importance that the…
Commission to adopt Cyprus Schengen report in Spring, Commissioner Brunner tells CNA
Cyprus could take a decisive step toward joining the Schengen area as early as this spring, with the European Commission set to adopt its Schengen evaluation report in the coming months, as European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus…
