68 h. ago DISY, DIKO, DIPA and ELAM blocked support for refugees in Cyprus

DISY, DIKO, DIPA and ELAM blocked support for refugees in Cyprus  Parikiaki

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3 d. ago Damianos calls for stronger energy union at Brussels summit  

Energy Minister Michael Damianos emphasised Cyprus’ readiness to work towards a more substantial EU energy union on Monday, during a meeting with his counterparts on the EU council of energy for the first time since assuming his portfolio. Speaking in Brussels, Damianos outlined Cyprus’ priorities as the incoming holder of the rotating EU presidency. He […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus ready to work for more substantive Energy Union, Minister tells EU Council

Cyprus ready to work for more substantive Energy Union, Minister tells EU Council  ΚΥΠΕ

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4 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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7 d. ago Former ministers to face scrutiny on private employment by watchdog

Three former ministers who left the government in last Friday’s reshuffle are now subject to strict restrictions on accepting work in the private sector, as required by Cypriot law. George Papanastasiou, former energy minister, Yiannis Panayiotou, former labour minister, and Marilena Evangelou, former deputy welfare minister, must each obtain permission from an independent tripartite committee […]

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9 d. ago Greek farmers continue nationwide blockades to protest delayed funding

Greek farmers continued their nationwide blockades on Tuesday, disrupting traffic along major motorways and intermittently closing border crossings to protest delays in farm aid payments. Farmers have deployed thousands of tractors and trucks in dozens of blockades as they face a shortfall of more than €600 million ($698.6 million) in European Union aid and other […]

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9 d. ago Greek farmers block borders, airport and roads in protest at delayed EU farm subsidies

Greek farmers disrupted traffic at border crossings and at an airport on the island of Crete on Monday, as well as blocking roads across the country, as they stepped up protests begun after investigations into corruption led to the delay of European Union subsidies. Thousands of trucks participated in at least 20 blockades, local media […]

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1 week ago North set to face ‘serious energy and water problems’ in 2026

The north will face “serious energy and water problems” next year, its ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said on Monday as discussions in the Turkish Cypriot legislature over next year’s ‘state’ budget began. He said that with the budget proposed by his own ruling coalition “it will not be possible to implement the projects we desire”. […]

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2 w. ago Keynote speech by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr George Papanastasiou, at the conference titled “Driving a true European Energy Union,” in Brussels

Keynote speech by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr George Papanastasiou, at the conference titled “Driving a true European Energy Union,” in Brussels  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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2 w. ago Türkiye's Fidan presses EU on Cyprus blockage after NATO talks in Brussels

Türkiye's Fidan presses EU on Cyprus blockage after NATO talks in Brussels  Yeni Safak English

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2 w. ago Cyprus launches business council in Dubai to deepen UAE ties

Cyprus deepened its commercial ties with the United Arab Emirates this week as Energy Minister George Papanastasiou marked the launch of the Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai, describing it as “a tangible step towards further strengthening the economic bridge” between the two countries. Speaking at the Council’s founding ceremony and first general assembly, held […]

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3 w. ago Address by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr George Papanastasiou, at the First Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Business Council, yesterday

Address by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr George Papanastasiou, at the First Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Business Council, yesterday  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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3 w. ago Cyprus blocks extradition of former Ukrainian energy minister, citing political motives

Cyprus blocks extradition of former Ukrainian energy minister, citing political motives  Philenews

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3 w. ago Kidnapping probe deepens, victim reported to be wanted Ukrainian ex

Larnaca police continue to investigate the attempted kidnapping of a 51-year-old man in Oroklini, who Ukrainian media claim is former energy minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn. Demchyshyn has reportedly been on the international wanted list since 2022. Although Larnaca police refuse to confirm, Ukrainian outlets widely identify the man as Demchyshyn, who served as energy and coal […]

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3 w. ago Attempted Kidnapping of Former Ukrainian Energy Minister in Cyprus

Attempted Kidnapping of Former Ukrainian Energy Minister in Cyprus  Букви

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3 w. ago Former Minister of Energy of Ukraine was attempted to be kidnapped in Cyprus

Former Minister of Energy of Ukraine was attempted to be kidnapped in Cyprus  Українські Національні Новини

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3 w. ago Cyprus is investigating an attempted kidnapping of Ukraineʼs former energy minister

Cyprus is investigating an attempted kidnapping of Ukraineʼs former energy minister  Бабель

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4 w. ago Keravnos defends government record at Akel forum, outlines policy plans

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday addressed the 4th Akel economy forum in Nicosia, expressing the government’s commitment for a “more resilient economy, a fairer society, and a more sustainable future“. In his address, the minister also detailed major policy plans concerning housing, climate, and energy. In a similar vein to yesterday’s comments by government […]

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4 w. ago New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people

New Zealand said on Wednesday it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected. The step comes amid growing global debate about the number of adolescents seeking to change gender, dividing those concerned about hastiness in prescribing […]

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4 w. ago Explosions shake western Ukraine after Russian missile attacks, Poland closes 2 airports after strikes

Explosions rocked the western Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Ternopil on Wednesday, Ukrainian media and a Reuters witness reported, after Ukraine’s military reported Russian missile and drone attacks. “Russia is once again attacking our energy infrastructure,” Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on the Telegram messaging app. “Emergency power outages have been introduced in a number of […]

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