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31. Christodoulides and Von der Leyen strategize on Cyprus migration crisis

In a cordial atmosphere, the meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen took place today, Sunday, April 7, in Athens....

32. Accusations against Von der Leyen shake re-election bid as Brussels elite speak out

Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job. ...

33. Christodoulides heads to Lebanon to address migrant influx

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Lebanon on Monday to discuss the increased arrivals of migrants. He said once more that the situation was difficult but assured that “we will deal with it”....

34. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

35. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...

36. Audit exposes serious issues in collecting unpaid taxes in Cyprus

An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....

37. Authorities stumped on declared cash

The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....

38. Cyprus seeks EU aid amid migration surge

In response to increased migration flows, particularly from Syrians in Lebanon, Cyprus urges EU aid for Lebanon and steps up surveillance to prevent boat departures, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou reports....

39. Sofia and Bucharest airports open doors to Schengen zone

Airports in Sofia and Bucharest on Sunday removed passport check points for those departing to or arriving from most European Union member states as Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen open-travel zone....

40. EU reform proposals spark concern among small states

Germany and France are pushing for significant reforms within the European Union, including the abolition of unanimous decision-making and a reduction in the number of Commissioners....

41. Cyprus President urges EU action amid migration crisis

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Tuesday the urgency of the migration crisis, seeking intervention from the European Commission to stem the flow of irregular Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

42. Tougher regulations loom for tobacco heat sticks in Europe

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. ...

43. Cyprus and Estonia pledge deeper ties across borders

The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......

44. Small farms dominate 85% of EU agricultural aid

Farmers with small farms constitute more than 85% of the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy subsidies in Cyprus, Minister for Maria Panayiotou said in her intervention......

45. European Writers' Day: A multicultural celebration of children's stories

Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of European literature and nurturing a love for reading among the younger generation on European Writers' Day! ...

46. European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......

47. Vasilikos: Fragile peace amidst delays and disputes

According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou's recent meeting with a top executive of China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd., the parent company overseeing the Vasilikos energy projects,...

48. EU summit stirs hope for Cyprus President's role in Turkey talks

The possibility of adding a paragraph on EU-Turkey relations to the conclusions of the European Council Summit that is taking place in Brussels remains open after the meeting......

49. Cyprus President to speak at College of Europe

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is visiting Bruges, Belgium, on Wednesday, where he will address the College of Europe....

50. Cyprus' defense industry poised for growth

In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas, Dr. Tasos Kounoudis, President of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CRAI), provided significant insights into the European Union's investment in the defense industry and its implications for Cyprus....

51. Amalthea talks gather more than 40 nations for Gaza route

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, announced that representatives from over 40 countries will meet in Cyprus on March 21st to discuss the operational coordination......

52. Cyprus and EU allies forge €7.4B deal with Egypt to transform energy landscape

European Union and Egyptian leaders joined forces on Sunday to sign a substantial €7.4 billion financial package aimed at bolstering Egypt's economy, enhancing energy trade with Europe, and addressing irregular migrant flows....

53. Global diplomatic accord for Gaza aid fund

In a significant move to bolster humanitarian assistance to Gaza, ministers from Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Qatar, the United States, and a representative ...

54. EC dispatches team to strengthen Gaza aid effort

The European Commission has so far sent five officials to Cyprus, in the context of its operational support to the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza initiative, a spokesperson said on Wednesday....

55. Cyprus to ''continue and intensify'' humanitarian aid to Gaza (video)

In a press briefing on Tuesday, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced the continuation and intensification of the "Amalthea" humanitarian aid operation for Gaza. ...

56. EU establishes coordination team in Cyprus for humanitarian aid to Gaza

The EU will have a coordination team in Cyprus and will finance and steer the flow of goods to Gaza, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said today while addressing the European Parliament plenary session, in Strasbourg....

57. Washington to Larnaca via Bucharest

The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

58. Cyprus bridges East and West as Amalthea project gets under way

Apostolos Tomaras' recent article in Kathimerini's printed Sunday edition details the establishment of the Gaza Maritime Humanitarian Aid Corridor, ...

59. Joint statement by EU, Cyprus, UAE, US, and UK leads aid effort to Gaza

In a joint statement, the European Commission, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom have announced the activation of a maritime corridor to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza....

60. Cyprus and EU unite for Gaza's humanitarian corridor

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Cyprus on Thursday evening to discuss the establishment of a humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza. ...