15 h. ago Panayiotou: Green transition must be fair, realistic, and inclusive

As part of a two-day visit, Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday attended the final meeting of the EU’s environment council in Aalborg, Denmark, where key issues regarding European environmental strategies were discussed. “Cyprus, ahead of its 2026 presidency, is committed to an ambitious and fair green transition,” Panayiotou wrote in a post […]

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28 h. ago UK and France finalise irregular migration deal despite Cyprus’ objections

The United Kingdom and France on Thursday night finalised a deal wherein the UK will begin to return irregular migrants who had crossed the English Channel back to France, despite Cyprus and four other European Union members raising objections to it. According to the British government, the deal will see a pilot scheme implemented wherein […]

Sport

38 h. ago European court rules against appeal of Cypriot drug case convict

In a judgement made public on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against an appeal filed by a Cypriot convicted of drug-related charges. “The applicant complained that his criminal trial had been unfair because he had been convicted solely on the testimony of an accomplice who had been allegedly rewarded with […]

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51 h. ago Animal party calls for deputy attorney general to quit after ECtHR ruling

The animal party on Thursday demanded the resignation of deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides, following a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that condemned Cyprus over its handling of a rape complaint. In a strongly worded statement, the party said the recent ECtHR decision exposed failings in how Cypriot authorities dealt with the case, […]

Society

3 d. ago Angelides: Calls for my resignation are a direct threat to justice

Deputy Attorney-General Savvas Angelides on Tuesday said calls for his resignation over a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that the Republic of Cyprus had breached a woman’s human rights after she had accused a politician of rape are “a direct threat to justice”. Giving a press conference flanked by Attorney-General George Savvides, he […]

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4 d. ago Annita expresses ‘anguish and anger’ over ECtHR rape case furore

House president Annita Demetriou on Monday expressed “anguish and anger” over a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling which found that Cyprus had violated the human rights of a woman who had reported that she had been raped by Disy Larnaca town councillor Andreas Ttaouxis. “As house president, as Disy leader, and as a […]

Politics

5 d. ago Cyprus issue and water shortages on European Parliament’s plenary agenda

The Cyprus issue, water scarcity issues and forest fires in the EU and developments in the Middle east will be among the topics discussed in the European Parliament’s (EP) plenary session held in Strasbourg from July 7 to July 9. Cyprus-related issues, including the persistent fears about water scarcity and fires, as well as the […]

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5 d. ago Now, European Tourism Holds Steady in Q2 2025: Malta Joins Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Hungary In Leading the Growth

Now, European Tourism Holds Steady in Q2 2025: Malta Joins Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Hungary In Leading the Growth  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Cyprus Foreign Minister to Visit Tanzania to Deepen European Union (EU)–Tanzania Partnership

Cyprus Foreign Minister to Visit Tanzania to Deepen European Union (EU)–Tanzania Partnership  ZAWYA

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6 d. ago Parties press for justice reform in wake of ECtHR rape case ruling

Disy on Saturday said it took seriously the judgement issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) which found that Cyprus had failed to properly investigate a rape complaint, a ruling that has triggered calls for the resignation of the deputy attorney-general and renewed calls for legal reform. The party reaffirmed its commitment to […]

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7 d. ago Stereotypes continue to influence justice administration, says commissioner

The recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on two rape cases in Cyprus suggests that gender stereotypes and biases continue to influence the legal system, gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on Friday. “Perceptions about how a female rape victim ‘should’ behave, as well as the questioning of victims’ credibility, lead […]

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8 d. ago Written statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Josie Christodoulou, regarding decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in rape cases in Cyprus

Written statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Josie Christodoulou, regarding decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in rape cases in Cyprus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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9 d. ago France, Cyprus, Spain, and Italy Join List of European Countries Facing More Intense Mosquito Seasons Due to Climate Change: What You Need To Know

France, Cyprus, Spain, and Italy Join List of European Countries Facing More Intense Mosquito Seasons Due to Climate Change: What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Cyprus urged to decouple renewable prices from fossil fuel volatility

Cyprus must urgently decouple renewable energy prices from volatile fossil fuel costs to ensure stability and fairness in its electricity market, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas. Poullikkas mentioned that Cyprus is preparing to implement the European Target Model in its electricity sector. He described the move […]

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2 w. ago How Can EU Cancer Policy Best Support Cyprus? – European Cancer Organisation

How Can EU Cancer Policy Best Support Cyprus? – European Cancer Organisation  Oncodaily

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2 w. ago Letymbiotis: Tatar’s refusal to meet Hahn sends message to EU

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday said Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s refusal to meet European Union envoy for the Cyprus problem Johannes Hahn “sends a message to both the European Union and to Turkish Cypriots”. “It is known that the Republic of Cyprus has joined the European Union, is a member state of the […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus urges stronger EU safeguards for farmers, food security

Cyprus has called on the European Commission to introduce stronger safeguards and impact assessments to protect the EU’s agricultural sector and food security. The request came during the EU agriculture and fisheries council held on June 23 and 24 in Luxembourg, it was announced on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou urged the […]

Society

2 w. ago Christodoulides: we count on the EU’s support to resume Cyprus problem negotiations

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said Cyprus is counting on the European Union’s support to bring about a return to negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking after his meeting with EU envoy for the Cyprus problem Johannes Hahn at the presidential palace, he said he is “very glad to have you here”. “We count on […]

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3 w. ago European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran on Friday in Geneva, source says

The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain plan to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva, a German diplomatic source told Reuters. The ministers will first meet with the European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, at Germany’s permanent mission in Geneva before holding a joint meeting with the Iranian foreign minister, the source said. […]

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3 w. ago India’s Drone Destination plans Cyprus subsidiary for its European foray

India’s Drone Destination plans Cyprus subsidiary for its European foray  Times of India

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