7 h. ago Health minister calls for suggestions to combat nurses shortages

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Wednesday called on stakeholders to submit recommendations to tackle the criticised nurses shortage in hospitals, with a meeting on the matter scheduled for January. The call follows a first meeting between Charalambides and involved parties, aimed at exchanging opinions on how the issue could be resolved. The suggestions must be […]

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9 h. 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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9 h. ago Cyprus Third Age Observatory receives Souliotis human rights award for advocacy of elderly rights

Recognising the organisations’ efforts in advocating for the rights and dignity of the elderly, the Cyprus Third Age Observatory was on Wednesday honoured with the Stella Soulitotis human rights award. “This year’s award highlights the importance of recognition, protection, and dignity for all, regardless of age,” Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said at the award ceremony. […]

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9 h. ago Larnaca EAO records increase in processing rate for building applications

The processing rate of building and urban planning applications in Larnaca has significantly improved in November, the Larnaca district self-governance organisation (EOA) said, referring to statistics from the interior ministry on Wednesday. “[These rates] confirm that the EOA Larnaca’s development licensing sector has entered a steady upward trajectory, reflecting the systematic, hard and intensive work […]

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10 h. ago Italy’s top court upholds acquittal of Salvini in migrant kidnapping case

Italy’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld an acquittal verdict for Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in a migrant kidnapping case, meaning no further appeals can be brought against the decision. Salvini, a key ally of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and leader of the far-right League party, had been acquitted last year by a court in […]

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14 h. ago North ‘PM’ Ustel’s undersecretary now accused of money laundering

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu was on Wednesday accused of money laundering during his third appearance in court after being arrested on suspicion of bribery earlier this month. The accusation of money laundering is added onto the accusations of bribery, extortion, abuse of office and illegal possession of firearms, among others. […]

Sport

15 h. ago UK tells Abramovich to give Chelsea sale cash to Ukraine or face court

Britain on Wednesday said it was giving Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich a final chance to give Ukraine 2.5 billion pounds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club or face potential legal action. Britain sanctioned Abramovich in a crackdown on Russian oligarchs after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, triggering a rushed sale of the Premier […]

Economics

16 h. ago Health minister spreads Christmas cheer at Makarios hospital

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides visited the Makarios children’s hospital on Wednesday to deliver gifts and seasonal wishes to children receiving treatment there during the holidays. He said the aim of the visit was not only to exchange wishes but also to reassure families that they were not alone during the holidays. He wished the children […]

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16 h. ago Erhurman says Christodoulides ‘disregarded his interlocutor’ over Erdogan invite

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday accused President Nikos Christodoulides of “disregarding his interlocutor” in his assertions that he is ready to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Cyprus problem with him. “On behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people, I want to state clearly once again that this approach, which disregards […]

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17 h. ago Iran summons Cypriot ambassador over territorial dispute with UAE

Iran summoned Cyprus’ ambassador in Tehran Petros Nacouzis and issued him a written objection after the Cypriot government issued a joint declaration with the United Arab Emirates on Sunday declaring that it recognises three islands in the Persian Gulf as belonging to the UAE. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister […]

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24 h. ago UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1 per cent in three months to October

Britain’s jobs market showed further signs of weakening in the run-up to last month’s budget announcement by finance minister Rachel Reeves, as official data showed fewer people in work and private sector wage growth slowing. With the Bank of England already expected to cut interest rates on Thursday to help a slowing economy, the data […]

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30 h. ago First phase of Ayios Athanasios industrial area to be tendered by end of 2026

The transport ministry aims to support solutions to address traffic challenges in the Ayios Athanasios industrial area in Limassol, and remains committed to backing the provision of relevant government funding, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. “The Municipality of Kouri is moving forward with the Ypsonas section, and projects in other areas are also […]

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33 h. ago Cyprus Defence Minister discusses in Israel regional security and bilateral relations

Cyprus Defence Minister discusses in Israel regional security and bilateral relations  Parikiaki

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35 h. ago Chevron to supply Hungary with 2 billion cubic metres of LNG

Hungary’s state-owned MVM group has signed a 5-year deal with U.S. energy company Chevron CVX.N for the supply of 2 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday. Hungary has angered other European Union and NATO members by insisting that it cannot phase out Russian oil and gas, but […]

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37 h. ago France ‘could and should play a leading role’ in efforts to solve Cyprus problem

France “could and should play a leading role” in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He told French newspaper Le Figaro that he has “long been discussing” the prospect of deeper French involvement in the Cyprus problem, and that this is “not only because France is a member of […]

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37 h. ago Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova Meets with Cyprus Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna

Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova Meets with Cyprus Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna  БТА

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38 h. ago Cyprus tells UN Security Council Turkey violated its airspace, waters

Cyprus tells UN Security Council Turkey violated its airspace, waters  Turkish Minute

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39 h. ago Immigration ministry takes over centres for unaccompanied minors

The deputy ministry of immigration will assume responsibility for the reception centres for unaccompanied minors from January 1, the Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the move was made after a joint proposal with the deputy ministry of social welfare. He clarified that guardianship of the minors will remain with […]

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40 h. ago Kombos: Greek Cypriot side ready for enlarged meeting as soon as possible

The Greek Cypriot side is ready for a new enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem “as soon as possible”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday. “From our side, at least, we are fully committed and ready as soon as possible. It would be ideal if we could reach a form of announcement that we […]

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40 h. ago Cyprus will focus on Green Deal and addressing triple planetary crisis, Minister says

Cyprus will focus on Green Deal and addressing triple planetary crisis, Minister says  ΚΥΠΕ

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