Informal meeting in broader format this summer our firm goal, Spokesperson says
The Government’s firm goal is for an informal meeting in broader format on the Cyprus problem to be convened this summer, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday after the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Invited to comment on…
Nicosia welcomes EU-Turkey statement supporting UN efforts on Cyprus, sources tell CNA
Nicosia has described as “important” the joint statement by senior EU officials and Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, which expresses “support” to the efforts of the UN Secretary-General regarding the Cyprus issue. Sources, speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, described…
Cyprus EU Presidency of the most productive ones, President says at closing ceremony
President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, described on Tuesday the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU as one of the most substantive and productive presidencies in recent years and announced that the Deputy Ministry for European Affairs and…
Cyprus bank deposits rebound in May as lending growth accelerates
Deposits and lending in Cyprus’ banking system gathered pace in May, with both indicators recording significantly stronger growth compared with the previous month, according to data released on Monday by the Central Bank of Cyprus. Total deposits in monetary financial…
Cyprus Institute researchers uncover cloud formation mechanism
A previously unknown natural mechanism behind cloud formation over the oceans has been uncovered through a study published in the leading scientific journal Nature, with a significant contribution from researchers at The Cyprus Institute. The findings improve scientists’ understanding of…
Cyprus Presidency proved islands are central to European project, Raouna says
The results of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU have proven that islands are not at the periphery, but at the heart of the European project, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said on Friday. Speaking…
Successful breeding of griffon vulture in Cyprus brings hope for population recovery
This year marks a historic turning point for the recovery of the griffon vulture population in Cyprus as for the first time since 2021 successful breeding activity was recorded, with five breeding pairs nesting in various areas of the island. A…
Cyprus will host a Board of Peace meeting on June 30-July 1, Government Spokeperson says
A Board of Peace meeting will take place in Cyprus on June 30 and July 1, after a decision taken by the Board, Cyprus government’s Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, said on Wednesday in statements after a meeting of the Cabinet. Letymbiotis said that…
Cyprus enhances tech and innovation profile at VivaTech 2026
Cyprus’ Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry (MECI), through its Trade Centre in Paris, participated for a second consecutive year in the international technology and innovation fair VivaTech 2026, held in Paris from 17 to 20 June 2026, boosting the country’s profile…
Cypriot antiquity returned to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Paris
The Department of Antiquities at the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced on Monday that on the 18th of June 2026, one Cypriot antiquity was handed over to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Paris. As noted, the antiquity…
Cypriot defence industry can produce equipment for National Guard, Defence Minister tells CNA
The Cypriot defence industry is now capable of producing equipment for the National Guard, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas told CNA, here on Friday, describing Cyprus’ presence at the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition in Paris earlier this week as “particularly strong”. “Our presence…
Cyprus receives first SAFE payment of €177.2 million
Cyprus received its first payment of €177.2 million on Thursday under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence financing instrument, the European Commission has announced. The amount disbursed represents 15% of Cyprus’s total allocation of €1.2 billion. According to the Commission, this pre-financing payment will…
