1 hour ago Cyprus presents its logo and programme for Presidency of the Council of the EU

Cyprus presents its logo and programme for Presidency of the Council of the EU  Yahoo News Canada

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7 h. ago Lefkara embroiderers to submit proposals to protect traditional craft

Women involved in the traditional art of Lefkara embroidery will submit proposals to President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at safeguarding and ensuring the continuation of the craft. The president spoke with embroiderers on Sunday as he arrived at the Lefkara Conference Centre, where he presented the priorities of Cyprus’ upcoming presidency of the Council of the […]

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7 h. ago Government backs Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection, says President

The government fully supports the strategic objective of the electricity interconnection between Greece and Cyprus (GSI), President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, announcing that Cyprus and Greece have jointly decided to proceed with an updated feasibility study. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the priorities of Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council presidency in Lefkara, […]

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9 h. ago Speech by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presentation of the Priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

Speech by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presentation of the Priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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10 h. ago Address by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ms Marilena Raouna, at the Presentation of the programme, priorities and logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

Address by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ms Marilena Raouna, at the Presentation of the programme, priorities and logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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10 h. ago The programme, priorities and logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 unveiled

The programme, priorities and logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 unveiled  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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13 h. ago Christodoulides outlines priorities of Cyprus EU Council presidency

Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union will work towards building an “autonomous union open to the world,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, presenting the program and priorities of the Cypriot presidency at the Lefkara Conference Centre. Within this framework, the president said the presidency would be based on five interconnected pillars: […]

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54 h. ago Denmark tells Cyprus to focus on defence during Council of EU presidency term

Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre on Thursday night said that Cyprus should focus on “security and defence and competitiveness” when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency from Denmark at the beginning of next month. “The key European issues should be on top of the agenda: security and competitiveness. […]

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4 d. ago Common Agricultural Policy among Cyprus’ EU Presidency priorities, says Panayiotou

The focus is on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027, which is a key priority of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday. The aim, she said, is to improve the existing framework to […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange

Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange  Kathimerini

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6 d. ago France ‘can count on Cyprus’ during Council of EU presidency

France “can count on” Cyprus when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency at the beginning of next month, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. “France knows that we can count on you to ensure that Europe asserts its own interests and strategic autonomy,” he said following the signing […]

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6 d. ago Why the EU’s 2035 green car rule will be a nightmare for Cyprus’ Council presidency

Why the EU’s 2035 green car rule will be a nightmare for Cyprus’ Council presidency  politico.eu

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7 d. ago Cyprus to present EU Council Presidency energy priorities in Brussels

Cyprus will set out its energy priorities for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a ministerial meeting in Brussels on Monday. Energy Minister Michael Damianos will address his EU counterparts at the transport, telecommunications and energy council. The meeting will be the last energy council held under the Danish presidency. […]

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1 week ago Christodoulides outlines ‘five priorities’ ahead of reshuffled cabinet meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined “five key priorities” he has set for his government on Wednesday, ahead of the first cabinet meeting to be held following Friday evening’s reshuffle. He said that every decision the government takes “intersects horizontally with these five key priorities”, before explaining the priorities. The first, he said, is “defence, security, and […]

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1 week ago Cyprus sets out its digital priorities as EU ministers meet in Brussels

Cyprus set out its priorities for the upcoming EU Council Presidency as Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou joined his European counterparts at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels at the beginning of December. Ministers from across the bloc gathered for a broad discussion on digital competitiveness, legislative simplification and […]

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy expects 'historic' Cyprus EU Council presidency that may benefit Ukraine

Zelenskyy expects 'historic' Cyprus EU Council presidency that may benefit Ukraine  Myanmar International TV

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2 w. ago Human rights watch appeals to Christodoulides ahead of EU council presidency

Human Rights Watch has urged President Nikos Christodoulides to use Cyprus’ forthcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to reinforce the bloc’s commitment to human rights and the rule of law. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the organisation warned that the EU continues to struggle with democratic backsliding, highlighting Hungary’s ongoing erosion […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus steps up 2026 EU Presidency prep in talks with Brussels budget chief

Cyprus’ preparations for its upcoming EU Council Presidency were the focus of a meeting between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Director-General of the European Commission’s budget department, Stephanie Riso, who is in Nicosia for a working visit ahead of the 2026 term. Their discussion centred on the progress of the Presidency preparations, with particular emphasis […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus EU presidency to invest in Europe’s creativity and unity

Key pillars of a European policy seeking to connect the past with the future, culture with innovation, and identity with security will feature as Cyprus prepares to take over the presidency of the EU council, deputy minister of culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Monday. Highlighting culture as the “connecting link” between member states, Kassianidou said […]

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3 w. ago EU Parliament leaders to visit Cyprus ahead of 2026 presidency

The conference of presidents of the European Parliament will visit Cyprus on December 1 and 2. The visit comes ahead of Cyprus taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. Leaders will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides, the cabinet, and hold discussions at the House of Representatives. On December 1, […]

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