2 h. ago The President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the Republic of France signed today a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries and a Letter of Intent for Schengen

The President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the Republic of France signed today a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries and a Letter of Intent for Schengen  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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2 h. ago Macron hopes for solution ‘so all Cypriots can live together on reunified island’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said he hopes for a solution to the Cyprus problem “so all Cypriots can live together on a reunified island”. Speaking after the signing of a strategic partnership between the governments of France and Cyprus, he said he wished to “reiterate how strongly France supports the United Nations’ […]

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8 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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14 h. ago Two futures for Cyprus: a regional crisis or a shared Nobel Peace Prize

President Nikos Christodoulides never misses an opportunity to declare his readiness for a bizonal, bicommunal federation (BBF) with political equality. He repeats the familiar phrase that talks should resume “from where we left off at Crans-Montana”. On paper, this places him firmly within the United Nations’ parameters. In substance, however, it increasingly resembles a diplomatic illusion – […]

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35 h. ago Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that the package represents a major step towards deeper and more efficient EU capital markets and incorporates many of the recommendations ESMA outlined in its 2024 Position Paper. […]

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3 d. ago White House: Trump is ‘sick of meetings’ for sake of meeting on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump will send a representative to talks in Europe on Ukraine this weekend if there is a real chance of signing a peace agreement, the White House said on Thursday. But Trump has grown weary of multiple meetings that never seem to reach an agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, Trump […]

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3 d. ago ‘The real aim is a solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality’

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman agreed “that the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as described by the United Nations security council resolutions” during a joint meeting with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Thursday, the UN said. Meanwhile, Christodoulides left the meeting saying it […]

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3 d. ago The European Commission has signed a €2.6 million agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to further support the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)

The European Commission has signed a €2.6 million agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to further support the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)  Parikiaki

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4 d. ago Christodoulides, Erhurman visit Committee on Missing Persons

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman paid a joint visit to the Committee on Missing Persons’ laboratory in the buffer zone in Nicosia on Thursday, ahead of a tripartite meeting with United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin later in the day. The pair were joined there by Holguin and the UN’s special […]

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4 d. ago Hotly contested bid sees Larnaca crowned EU cultural capital for 2030

Larnaca was officially named European capital of culture for 2030 on Thursday, following a closely contested process against the rival city of Limassol. The expert panel who made the final verdict consisted of ten members appointed by the European Commission along with two Cypriot experts chosen by the deputy minister of culture. Earlier this year, […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus shipping leaders join panel on future of European shipping

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) took part in the 60th-anniversary events of the European Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) in Brussels on December 9 and 10, reaffirming its intention to contribute actively to EU maritime policy. According to the chamber, the gatherings brought together European transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, senior European Commission officials, members of the European […]

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4 d. ago European Commission: GSI on EU’s Energy Highways as the “energy link between Cyprus and Europe”

European Commission: GSI on EU’s Energy Highways as the “energy link between Cyprus and Europe”  Parikiaki

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5 d. ago Serbia and Republic of Cyprus Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

Serbia and Republic of Cyprus Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement  БТА

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6 d. ago University of Cyprus pioneers early literacy programme for infants

A pioneering early literacy initiative aimed at newborns to three-year-olds, has been launched by the University of Cyprus, it announced on Tuesday, positioning the institution at the forefront of childhood development. The programme, Readers from the Cradle, introduces infants to books, language and storytelling from their earliest formative months. The project draws on scientific evidence […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus hosts Perseas military drill with regional partners  

The multinational “Perseas-2025” military exercise has concluded successfully, bringing together forces from Cyprus, Greece, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the defence ministry said on Monday. Conducted between November 30 and December 5, the drill involved National Guard personnel alongside units from participating states, operating across firing ranges in Cyprus. The ministry said exercise centred on enhancing […]

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8 d. ago Cyprus negotiators to meet before leaders’ tripartite with Holguin

Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou and undersecretary to the Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Dana will hold a one-on-one meeting before President Nikos Christodoulides, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, and United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin hold a tripartite meeting on Thursday, according to reports on Sunday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Dana and […]

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9 d. ago EU presents plans to overcome investment hurdles hampering competitiveness

The European Commission proposed measures on Thursday to make the European Union’s capital markets more competitive by easing cross-border operations and giving broader oversight to the European Securities and Markets Authority. The 27-nation EU is struggling to compete economically with the United States, China and other rivals, but could boost its competitiveness by bolstering its […]

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1 week ago Erhurman laments ‘lack of results’ over crossing point congestion in Holguin meeting

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday lamented a “lack of results” in efforts to resolve the issue of long tailbacks and congestions at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point in western Nicosia during a meeting with United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, he said he had told President Nikos […]

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1 week ago A significant achievement for the trade union movement in Cyprus: Permanent agreement on the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

A significant achievement for the trade union movement in Cyprus: Permanent agreement on the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)  WFTU

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1 week ago EU launches antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp

Brussels has opened a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over its rollout of artificial intelligence features in WhatsApp, the European Commission said on Thursday, reflecting rising scrutiny of Big Tech’s use of generative AI. The move, reported earlier by Reuters and the Financial Times, marks the latest action by European regulators against large technology […]

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