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3121. Energy Minister puts forth Cyprus' natural gas to cut costs for consumers

Cyprus' Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said that, during his discussions with consortiums operating in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), he suggested the option of importing natural gas quantities from the EEZ for power generation, in combination with LNG exports via a small LNG plant....

3122. Christodoulides ‘most probably’ to attend coronation

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has been invited to attend the official coronation ceremony of King Charles, with sources saying he will ‘most probably’ attend...

3123. Kaili to go home after denying all charges

Greek MEP Eva Kaili, the former European Parliament vice president accused of corruption, is said to be released from custody while still facing charges, with her lawyers saying he would not admit to crimes she did not commit...

3124. Higher prices for Easter meat: Lamb sees a 25% increase, beef up by 15%

A year ago, reports described Easter dinner as the most expensive in four years. This year's prices are expected to surpass that record, according to the first data from the Easter Price Watch gathered by K and soon to be published by the Consumer Protection Agency....

3125. EY report: Governments need new ways of working to seize digital opportunities

Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...

3126. HIO to present new plan for better healthcare services within a month

Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) will come up with a plan to optimize the General Healthcare System (GHS), in collaboration with the Health Ministry, Stavros Michael, President of HIO said in a statement, after meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace on Monday....

3127. Bookings for Cyprus-Piraeus route opens tomorrow

The booking system for the Cyprus – Piraeus route will open on Tuesday for those passengers who wish to travel to Greece by sea, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said Monday....

3128. Leaked Pentagon docs prompt ally denials

A large cache of what appear to be classified Pentagon documents circulating on social media channels is becoming a growing source of anxiety for US intelligence agencies, as numerous allies have been forced into denials over the purported leaks....

3129. North unhappy after US sub anchors in Limassol

Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot leadership repeated warnings over the weekend about Washington 'disrupting the balance' on the divided island, with their latest criticism targeting a deployed US attack submarine that anchored in Limassol...

3130. President walks the talk in fight against cancer

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides kicked off the 48th Christodoula march to raise awareness against cancer, vowing that his government will continue to be present in the longest-ever running campaign to ease human suffering on issues associated with cancer, supporting the efforts of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society...

3131. Deputy Minister of Research discusses efforts to create a modern digital state

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....

3132. Cypriot president visits US nuclear sub in Limassol

President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides visited the American submarine USS San Juan of the United States Sixth Fleet on Thursday...

3133. Cyprus’ Armenian rep calls on more countries to recognize

The Armenian religious representative in the Cypriot parliament told lawmakers on Thursday that the island’s support to his people has been 'invaluable' over the years, with the House observing a moment of silence for victims of the persecuted group during WWI...

3134. Macron's mission in China: Convincing Xi on Ukraine

3135. French furious over retirement age increase of 2 years

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of France Thursday for the 11th day of nationwide resistance to a government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The furious public reaction to the plan has cornered and weakened French President Emmanuel Macron....

3136. Cypriot President wraps up Cairo visit

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, concludes on Thursday his visit to Egypt, with a meeting with the Arab League Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, at the League's seat. After the meeting Christodoulides will depart for Cyprus...

3137. Nicosia Cybersecurity Conference Live: Empowering Education and Prevention

On Thursday 6th April 2023 at 11.00 a.m., a workshop entitled "Cybersecurity Systems and Development of Modern IT Applications" will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

3138. President says petty politics not behind IMO decision

Political criticism in Nicosia over not backing an ex-minister to lead a UN international shipping agency continues to dominate headlines this week, with President Nikos Christodoulides rejecting allegations that a lack of support was out of spite due to presidential election preferences...

3139. 'Significant progress' of Cypriot economy noted by ECB chief economist

Philip R. Lane, member of the Executive Board and Chief Economist of the European Central Bank (ECB) said he is pleased to witness the significant progress of the Cypriot economy....

3140. Cyprus bill proposes stricter penalties for dog owners

A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....

3141. Nikos Christodoulidis meets with President Sisi in Cairo

Cyprus’ President, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a two-day visit, while later in the day he is to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi....

3142. Easter holiday boosts air travel in Cyprus by 26%

April will kick off the summer tourist season with satisfactory arrivals and hotel occupancies for the Easter period. Since last week, demand for travel has started to rise from foreign tourists, ...

3143. Investors flock to 'green' bonds as a secure investment

3144. Inside the high-stakes prosecution of a former president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first president to face criminal charges before a court of justice in the United States. ...

3145. Russian children's commissioner rejects ICC allegations

Russia's commissioner for children's rights on Tuesday dismissed International Criminal Court (ICC) allegations that she was responsible for unlawfully deporting children from Ukraine as false...

3146. Cypriot president visits Cairo

The Cyprus issue, ways to deepen bilateral relations in the fields of trade, economy and tourism, as well as Energy, will be the focus of a meeting on Wednesday in Cairo between President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi...

3147. Trump faces 34 felony charges but won't be handcuffed or have mug shot taken

Donald Trump will be placed under arrest today and informed that he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsification of business records, according to a source who has been briefed on the procedures for the arraignment of the former president....

3148. Finland joins NATO, doubling the alliance's border with Russia

Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Russia's Border with the Alliance Subtitle: ...

3149. Cypriot professor Phoebe Koundouri honored for contribution to Science

On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....

3150. Ex minister worries Nicosia dropped IMO ball out of spite

A Cypriot former minister is calling on the new government to offer an explanation as to why the Republic of Cyprus failed to seek a nomination currently being sought by foe Turkey at a UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, hinting at revenge politics and calling on his party to seek answers...