CYPRUS PROBLEM Senegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in Cyprus Newsroom The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. READ MORE
EU acknowledges migrant issue in Cyprus The Commission referred to the need for sanctions against airline companies carrying illegal migrants Source: CNA 12/07/2022 | NEWS
Abortion debate spills over into Cyprus Cypriot family planning official says state hospitals offer IUD only for medical reasons, not sexual freedom Newsroom 12/07/2022 | NEWS
Two locals crushed to death in farming accident Paphos police investigate accident after firefighter and farmer found dead underneath overturned combine Newsroom 12/07/2022 | NEWS
Local councilor arrested after company bleeds cash Man suspected of swindling produce distributor in community hit by deadly fire out of half a million Newsroom 12/07/2022 | NEWS
EU recommends second Covid booster for over-60s EU health agencies claiming that although vaccine effectiveness has taken a hit as the virus has evolved, they are still ... Source: Reuters 11/07/2022 | NEWS
Trade deficit increased to €2,967.6 million for the period January – May 2022 Total exports of goods amounted to €418m compared to €227.3m in May 2021 Source: CNA 11/07/2022 | NEWS
Fewer permanent positions filled by Cyprus government this year The hiring of temporary workers increased, however, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service Source: CNA 11/07/2022 | NEWS
Mitsotakis urges Erdogan to take position on map depicting Greek islands as Turkish The map displayed by the Turkish nationalist party leader showed Crete, Rhodes, Lesvos, Chios, and Samos as part of Turkey ... Kathimerini Greece Newsroom 11/07/2022 | NEWS
Cyprus reports rise in covid cases from persons who traveled abroad Officials from the Ministry of Health are urging citizens to follow personal hygiene measures, especially when traveling Source: CNA 11/07/2022 | NEWS
Christodoulides the undisputed favorite in the race for the presidency The former Minister is showing an impressive lead according to Kathimerini's election poll 11/07/2022 | NEWS