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In today’s episode, the European Union “consistently defends the rights of Cyprus and Cypriot citizens”, MEP Nacho Sanchez Amor said on Wednesday. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas to Nicosia on Wednesday in a ceremonial event marking his first foreign visit since taking office. Also, a propos…

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In today’s episode, three of President Nikos Christodoulides’ proposals in talks on Monday on confidence building measures with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar were rejected, with the latter said to have taken up more than half the meeting complaining about the arrests made in the south for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north. …

In today’s episode, Cyprus is one of Israel’s closest friends, Israeli President told his Cyprus counterpart Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday during the latter’s visit to the neighbouring state. Elsewhere, peace in Ukraine could see a quarter of the Ukrainians who have moved to Cyprus and their businesses return home, creating a potential threat to …

In today’s episode, plans to link Cyprus and Lebanon with a passenger ferry service, were confirmed on Tuesday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades. Elsewhere, the government on Tuesday hit back at opposition party Akel after the latter pilloried President Nikos Christodoulides for his upcoming trip to Israel. Also, Greek and Turkish Cypriot trade…

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In today’s episode, turkey is planning to start drilling for natural gas off the coast of Cyprus “in the near future”, Turkish Petroleum Corporation (Tpao) research and development centre department head Muhammet Fatih Ayyildiz said on Tuesday. After a weekend marred by law breaking behaviour at Easter bonfires, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis o…

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In today’s episode, families preparing their Easter feasts this year will face higher prices at the checkout, with some vegetables nearly tripling in cost, according to new data. Elsewhere, the Great Sea Interconnector project was absent from announcements and discussions in Greece following a meeting of the country’s National Security Council (Kys…

In today’s episode, Cyprus’ average monthly salary reached “almost €2,500” last year, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said. Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar called on central Asian Turkic states to “be more careful”, amid a wave of anger in Turkey after five central Asian countries signed a joint declaration with the European Union …

In today’s episode, fresh discussions on the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) are set to resume after the Easter holiday, according to reports on Monday. Elsewhere, dilling at the Elektra-1 well in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone has located natural gas, though not in quantities large enough for commercial use, the energy ministry said on Monday. Al…

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In today’s episode, serious concerns over delays in locating and informing car owners about safety recalls, particularly those involving defective Takata airbags, were raised on Wednesday during testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating the vehicle recall system in Cyprus. Elsewhere, Limassol district court ruled on Wednesday that th…

In today’s episode, a staggering 44 per cent of workers would consider moving to another country for better pay, Sek trade union said on Tuesday. Elsewhere, a village priest accused of disturbing the peace with prolonged and too loud church bell ringing appeared before the Nicosia District Court on Tuesday facing a total of 20 charges. Also, a new …

In today’s episode, bill has been submitted to the United States’ House of Representative which foresees the permanent lifting of the US arms embargo in place against Cyprus since 1987. Elsewhere, data published on Monday captured the scale of traffic congestion on the main roads of the island, with the Limassol bypass shown to be the busiest. Also…

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In today’s episode, April 1 is a milestone in the history of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday night addressing an event to mark 70 years since the Eoka struggle against British rule started. Elsewhere, three teenagers were arrested on Tuesday after a 16-year-old reported he was attacked by 15 people the previous day outside a…

In today’s episode, two lorries crashed on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Choirokoitia on Monday, closing all lanes. Both drivers were seriously injured and taken to hospital. Elsewhere, the government has requested an additional €70 million to complete the long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko, Energy Minister George Pa…

In today’s episode, the three most significant outcomes of the informal Geneva conference were the appointment of a UN personal envoy, the scheduling of a new meeting in July, and a joint letter from the EU leaders to the UN Secretary-General, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an interview with Phileleftheros on Sunday. Elsewhere, the Electri…

In today’s episode, the House of Representatives passed a law on Thursday mandating that only doctors and dentists enrolled in the general health system (Gesy) can issue prescriptions for medications covered by the system. Elsewhere, the government has urged a collective effort to combat the ongoing drought and looming water shortages, warning that…

In today’s episode, police chief Themistos Arnaoutis refused on Wednesday to answer questions on law enforcement’s response to last Sunday’s protest by hunters, which caused major disruption on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway. Elsewhere, eight officials from the Apoel sports club pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a high-profile case involving unpaid soc…

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Paris on Thursday to attend a high-level summit on Ukraine at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Elsewhere, Paphos marked Greece’s March 25th Independence Day with a grand parade along Griva Digeni Avenue, featuring students, war veterans, National Guard units, and …

In today’s episode, hunters in Cyprus carried out a protest on Sunday lasting an hour and a half, blocking off the Nicosia-Limassol highway as the cooked barbecue and smoked. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will meet on April 2, CNA reported on Sunday. Also, Cyprus’ Champion Elena Kulichenko won the…

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides held a one-on-one meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following the six-party meal which officially kicked off the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday evening. Meanwhile, this week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem “will go down as the …

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides departed with the Greek Cypriot delegation for the informal conference on the Cyprus Problem, an announcement said on Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere, the House Finance Committee on Monday will start debating the government bill that abolishes the ban on filling vacancies with permanent staff in the p…

In today’s episode, the three-member committee appointed to investigate the supply of vehicles from the European Union, the import of vehicles from third countries and the recall of those cars was sworn in, pledging to keep committee meetings open to ensure transparency. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides gave a long, televised address in w…

In today’s episode, authorities asserted they are doing what they can to put in check the spread of solar parks on agricultural land, while affected local communities and agriculturalists complained that the size of available farmland is shrinking. Elsewhere, Cypriot members of the European Parliament called for Turkey to be excluded from the Europ…

In today’s episode, Greece reiterated on Monday its commitment to the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a €1.9 billion subsea cable linking Europe to Cyprus and later Israel, following reports of financial and geopolitical concerns. Elsewhere, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou warned on Monday that Cyprus risks power blackouts unless electricity p…

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In today’s episode, the cabinet on Wednesday dismissed the board of governors of the prestigious English School, citing the need to ensure the smooth operation of the institution and protect the interests of students and staff. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday stressed the importance of showing foreign dignitaries the buffer …

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In today’s episode, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Cyprus late Monday for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever visit by a Dutch royal couple. Elsewhere, Cypriots headed outdoors today to celebrate Green Monday, a public holiday marking the start of Lent with fasting foods, picnics, and kite-flying. Als…

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In today’s episode, the grid’s capacity to meet Cyprus’ electricity demand on Monday evening would be “limited”, the transmission system operator (TSO) said, as Cyprus’ energy consumption spikes amid freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, the police were on Monday subjected to questions by the House human rights committee over the arrest of three people…

In today’s episode, the met office on Sunday issued a new orange weather warning for extremely low temperatures as the weather system ‘Coral’ continues to affect the island. Also, no electricity cuts are expected despite elevated levels of demand for power as the weather system Coral hits Cyprus, the spokeswoman of the Cyprus Transmission System Op…

In today’s episode, Cyprus’ first crematorium is now expected to open in summer 2026, following further delays, Golden Leaves Cyprus announced. Elsewhere, the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway will “give a future” to the region’s residents, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades told the House audit committee on Thursday, reaffirming the project will ha…

In today’s episode, over 90 per cent of fires in Cyprus last year were caused by human activity, the fire service said on Tuesday. Elsewhere, it’s “only a matter of time” before all the affected vehicle distributors in Cyprus have enough airbags to carry out the replacements required by the government’s recall decree, Transport Minister Alexis Vafe…

In today’s episode, Cyprus and Egypt signed two agreements concerning the exploitation of natural gas resources under the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile, at least 14 wild donkeys were found to have been shot dead in Karpasia. Elsewhere, the Uefa Europa League and Europa Conference League trophies will both be on display in Cyprus on…