Ministerial Crisis Management Team reviews implementation of ESTIA plan
A meeting of the Ministerial Crisis Management Team was held on Friday, in light of the developments in the region and following the activation of the ESTIA Plan. It was convened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,Constantinos Kombos. A press release issued by…
Passenger traffic at Larnaca & Paphos Airports exceeds 4 mn for the first time
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports surpassed, for the first time, 4 million during the period January to May 2025, recording an increase of 12.02% compared to 2024, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Transport, Communications,…
Washington continues to advocate for a peaceful reunification of Cyprus, US official says
US Deputy Secretary of State, Michael Rigas, has said that Washington continues to advocate for a peaceful reunification of Cyprus and hopes that the UN “Secretary-General’s meeting in July will contribute to a clear path toward a peaceful and prosperous future for all…
Mediterranean should become a platform for cooperation, President stresses
Our common task is to transform the Mediterranean Sea from a region of competing claims into a platform for cooperation, President of the Republic Nikos Chtistodoulides said on Monday at the Summit “For a More Connected Mediterranean” that took place in…
Cyprus seeks coordination on key issues and common approaches during its EU Presidency
Coordination and common approaches on key issues was the main objective during her visits to EU member states, Cyprus Deputy Minister for EU Affairs Marilena Raouna told the Cyprus News Agency. During its EU Presidency the first half of 2026…
Cyprus undersigns initiative for online child safety in the EU
Cyprus has supported the establishment of a common pan-European age of majority, mandatory age verification, and regulations on what is appropriate for children, through a joint initiative that the country co-signed on the safety of minors online together with six…
Cyprus and FAO strengthen cooperation in three key sectors
Cyprus and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed to enhance their cooperation in three critical areas: food waste reduction, water resource management, and food security. The decision was reached during an official meeting in…
Finance Ministry pleased with findings of European Semester Spring Package on Cyprus
The Ministry of Finance expressed, in a press release on Thursday, satisfaction regarding the findings on the Cypriot economy included in the Spring Package of the European Semester 2025, noting that they clearly confirm the steady progress, resilience, and momentum of the Cypriot economy….
Cyprus ranks first in EU in unemployment drop, Labour Minister says
Cyprus ranks first among EU member states in reducing unemployment, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yiannis Panayiotou, said, in statements after the end of the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, noting at the same time that the positive results…
Government announces €67.5 mln investment measure of the CAP Strategic Plan
The Government is proceeding to announce the Major Investment Measure of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan for 2023–2027, totalling €67.5 million, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Palace during a press briefing,…
Cyprus-Albania FMs discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation
Enhancing cooperation between Cyprus and Albania in sectors such as tourism, energy, shipping, information and communications technology, education and pharmaceuticals, was discussed on Monday in Nicosia by the two countries’ Foreign Ministers, Constantinos Kombos and Igli Hasani, respectively. They also discussed…
Agriculture Minister proposes new crisis management tool to Commissioner Hansen
The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, proposed to the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, on Friday, the establishment of a new instrument to manage crises in agriculture caused by extreme weather events, such as droughts and…
