69 m. ago Christodoulides meets selection of Turkish Cypriots ahead of Geneva meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday welcomed a selection of Turkish Cypriots to the presidential palace to speak about next week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, which is set to take place in the Swiss city of Geneva. The group, which among others included the leaders of minor Turkish Cypriot political parties, the YKP’s Murat […]

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3 h. ago Basceri formally retakes reins as Turkey’s ambassador to north

Ali Murat Basceri on Friday formally recommenced his duties as Turkey’s ambassador in the north, submitting his credentials to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at Tatar’s official residence in northern Nicosia after a three-year absence from the role. There, he said he will do his best to “further strengthen the exceptional relations between the two […]

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6 h. ago Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus strengthens bilateral cooperation

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus strengthens bilateral cooperation  EAC News Cambodia

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27 h. ago National Guard ready to welcome female volunteers, says defence minister

The National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Thursday, as discussions on the voluntary enlistment of women continued in the House defence committee. Currently, only women who serve as officers or contractual soldiers can join the army. If approved, the new law will allow women from the […]

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35 h. ago From outsider to key player: Turkey’s role in Europe’s defence shift

Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find guarantees for Ukraine under any forthcoming ceasefire deal urged by the United States. European countries have been unsettled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Ukraine war, which […]

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35 h. ago President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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35 h. ago President announces VAT for home electricity to be slashed in address to nation

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the reduction of VAT for home electricity consumption during his televised address to the nation overnight. During a review of what had been achieved during his two years in office on Wednesday, in the context of discussing his administration’s energy and taxation policy, Christodoulides said the decision had been taken to […]

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45 h. ago ‘We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey’

“We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking during a televised interview held to mark the completion of the second year of his term, he defended Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ remark on Saturday that Greece will participate and support the Greek Cypriot side’s efforts […]

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46 h. ago White paper on defence passes European parliament vote with Cyprus amendments

The European Union’s “white paper on the future of European defence”, which aims to forge a plan for the bloc and the continent at large to bolster its defensive capabilities, passed a European parliament vote on Wednesday, with two amendments explicitly mentioning Cyprus added to it. Both amendments were largely the same in terms of […]

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48 h. ago ‘A steady pace and a clear plan’ – Christodoulides reviews his second year

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday night gave a long, televised address in which he reviewed and appraised his second year in office, reassuring the public that he has acted with “a steady place and a clear plan” throughout. “During the second year of our term, we achieved the implementation of 90 per cent of the […]

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51 h. ago CyBC reaches pension agreement for indefinite contract employees

A long-standing pension dispute at Cyprus’ public broadcaster, CyBC, is set to be resolved, heard on Wednesday, following a key agreement involving the government, trade unions, and the organisation’s management. The breakthrough follows the direct intervention of President Nikos Christodoulides, who played a crucial role in settling an issue that had remained unresolved for years. […]

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51 h. ago Mitsotakis and Christodoulides Confirm Common Ground Prior to Mar. 17

Mitsotakis and Christodoulides Confirm Common Ground Prior to Mar. 17-18 Geneva Talks  The National Herald

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51 h. ago ECB warns of inflation risks from trade, defence, and climate shocks

The euro zone economy is facing exceptional shocks from trade, defence and climate issues, possibly amplifying inflation volatility and raising the risk that price growth becomes more persistent, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday. These forces make it impossible for the ECB to signal policy intent but make it imperative the bank doubles down […]

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59 h. ago Chief of national guard pledges Cyprus support for Ukraine security guarantees

National Guard Chief, Lieutenant General George Tsitsikostas, expressed Cyprus’ support for Europe undertaking the initiative to shape security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Paris defence and strategy forum (PDSF). Despite its small size and limited capabilities, Cyprus has “a strong and clear will to contribute substantially” to the effort, and supports the proposal for a […]

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3 d. ago Christodoulides, Greek deputy FM discuss political developments

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday welcomed Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou to Nicosia, with the pair engaging in a discussion on “the latest developments in political issues”. Chatzivasileiou said after the meeting that they had also discussed “issues of common interests and trade relations between our countries”, pointing out that Cyprus is the third-most […]

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3 d. ago EU is committed to UN resolutions on Cyprus, Costa tells President Christodoulides

Letymbiotis noted that the President of the European Council reiterated the EU's common positions aiming to support the efforts of the Republic of Cyprus and underlined the commitment to the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

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3 d. ago Former English School board member accuses government of political motives in dismissal

A former board member of the English School in Nicosia, Sener Elcil, has strongly condemned his dismissal from the school’s board on Monday, calling for the institution to remain free from political and personal interests. In a letter to President Nikos Christodoulides, Elcil expressed his concern that the school, which has long been a symbol […]

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4 d. ago Hellenic, Eurobank volunteers take part in Cape Greco green actions

Aware of its own responsibility and the important role all are called upon to play in protecting the environment, Hellenic Bank, a member of the Eurobank Group, is doing its part for a greener Cyprus. On the initiative of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, and in cooperation with the Cyprus […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus to call for ‘no different treatment of invaders’ on European armament

Cyprus is to push for “no different treatment of invaders” with regard to the European Union’s plans to boost its military defences, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Monday, ahead of a meeting of the bloc’s 27 member states’ finance ministers. “Cyprus supports the efforts and the channelling of resources to strengthen Europe’s defence security. […]

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5 d. ago Christodoulides: EU members must strengthen defence cooperation

European Union member states must strengthen cooperation between each other on the matter of defence, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. He was asked about his position on the joint venture announced by Italian weapons manufacturer Leonardo and its Turkish counterpart Baykar to produce unmanned aerial vehicles, and stressed that the deal is not an […]

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