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1. President to deliver keynote speech at UN on September 25

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, CNA has learnt....

2. Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

3. President promises continued efforts for Cyprus peace as UAE summit approaches

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus issue......

4. High-stakes talks on Cyprus-Greece power link leave crucial questions unresolved

A high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia has concluded discussions on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the ambitious electricity link between Cyprus and Greece....

5. Christodoulides welcomes five new Ambassadors

President Nikos Christodoulides formally received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Cyprus during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Monday. ...

6. Christodoulides visits UAE for talks on Cyprus' economy

The Cyprus issue, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and bilateral relations will be among the topics that President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will discuss with the President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi....

7. The President faces a tough decision today

The ambiguity surrounding Cyprus's electrical interconnection with Europe is coming to an end. Cyprus must now decide who to align with and who to distance itself from....

8. National Guard opens doors to women in Cyprus

Cyprus announced on Sunday that women will be able to voluntarily serve in the National Guard for six to 14 months, starting in 2025....

9. 1st Women in STEM Cyprus Forum

Women in Tech® Cyprus and TechIsland are co-organizing the first Women in STEM Cyprus Forum, scheduled to take place on October 8th, 2024, at the Kolla Cultural Factory in Limassol. ...

10. Cyprus faces crucial energy decisions in Nicosia meeting

Cyprus' political leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions about its energy future in a major meeting set to take place at the Presidential Palace tomorrow, according to Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras. ...

11. President to tour rural areas for local development

President Nikos Christodoulides will soon start a tour of all Cyprus districts, beginning with rural areas, to talk with local leaders about recent changes to local government rules....

12. Cyprus to allow women voluntary military service starting 2025

President Nikos Christodoulides announced Sunday night that the Cypriot government will soon offer women the opportunity to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard following their completion of secondary or technical school education....

13. First Lady’s ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival draws crowds despite rain

The ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival, organized by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, attracted large crowds on Saturday at the Presidential Residence in Troodos, marking the first time the venue opened to the public....

14. Christodoulides: ''We cannot operate in 2024 on 1960 terms''

The Cabinet convened yesterday to advance a significant framework of institutional reforms aimed at modernizing Cyprus' state apparatus....

15. Parliament in turmoil over Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus is facing significant political upheaval over the Great Sea Interconnector, a major project intended to bring affordable electricity to the island. With the decision deadline looming tomorrow, there is still no scheduled Cabinet meeting to finalize the issue....

16. Christodoulides backs Eurobank's big move into India

President Nikos Christodoulides has shown strong support for Eurobank’s plan to expand into India, seeing it as a significant chance to boost business ties between Cyprus and one of the world's largest economies....

17. Cyprus, Greece break deadlock on Crete-Cyprus power link

Officials from Cyprus and Greece have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the impasse over the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project....

18. Euro-Turkey relations, the Cyprus problem, and an intangible connection

On Thursday morning, High Representative Josep Borrell nearly overlooked mentioning the lunch discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Euro-Turkish relations at the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting....

19. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

20. Energy minister and finance minister clash over Cyprus' energy future

The Republic of Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its energy sector as multiple projects face delays and uncertainty, raising concerns about the country's future energy security and international relations....

21. Party leaders argue over President's decision to invite Turkish Minister

Recent tensions have emerged between the Cypriot government and its supporting parties over President Nikos Christodoulides's handling of the Cyprus issue, exposing deeper internal fractures within these parties amid the summer lull....

22. Christodoulides taps Kostas Kadis for EU's Mediterranean Commissioner role

President Christodoulides' phone call to Kostas Kadis came just days before the official announcement that Kadis would be the Republic of Cyprus's nominee for European Commissioner....

23. EMA slams EAC for undermining electricity market competition

The Electricity Market Association (EMA) is expressing concern over recent requests made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to President Nicos Christodoulides....

24. Christodoulides criticized for inconsistent policy on Turkey’s EU role

On February 2-3, 2024, the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted an informal meeting of Foreign Ministers, known as the Gymnich, in Brussels....

25. Former Minister Kadis chosen as Cyprus' EU commissioner candidate

The Republic of Cyprus will propose Dr. Costas Kadis for the position of Commissioner in the European Commission, Government Spokesman Konstantinos......

26. President Christodoulides breaks away from party politics

When the election results were announced on June 9, traditional political parties were left in a state of confusion, struggling to understand the surprising victory of Phidias Panayiotou....

27. Government confident in surpassing 4% growth in 2024, says Letymbiotis

The government now aims for the 2024 growth rate to exceed 4%, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said, following a flash estimate by the Statistical Service for a growth rate of 3.6% (3.7% when adjusted seasonally and based on working days)....

28. President's diplomatic misstep as UN meeting proposal leaks early

Cyprus President's Diplomatic Blunder: UN Meeting Proposal Revealed Prematurely Subtitle: ...

29. Tatar slams Cyprus-Israel military cooperation

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar criticized the Greek Cypriot administration, claiming its unilateral actions are endangering the island of Cyprus....

30. Trilateral meeting proposal faces hurdles as Tatar continues to refuse

President Christodoulides' strategy to pressure Ersin Tatar into agreeing to a trilateral meeting, despite Tatar’s ongoing refusal, appears ineffective. ...