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1. UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

The British High Commissioner Designate to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador Julie Fisher underscored Cyprus’ importance in the region during the Economist’s 20th Annual Cyprus Summit on Thursday....

2. Bean Bar: Celebrating Christmas by supporting children

Bean Bar is getting in the festive spirit and welcomes the magic of Christmas, our children’s favourite holiday, while supporting the work of Hope for Children....

3. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

4. James O’Brien to lead key meeting with Greek, Turkish Ambassadors

US Assistant Secretary of State James O’Brien will meet jointly on Wednesday with Greece’s Ambassador to the United States Ekaterini Nassika and her Turkish counterpart, Sedat Onal....

5. Cyprus unveils first zero-emissions research vessel

Cyprus celebrated the launch of its first zero-emissions vessel, EVPLOIA APHRODITE, on Thursday at the Larnaca Marina....

6. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

7. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

8. A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

9. Bridging divides: Celebrating German Unity Day in Cyprus

Last night, the German Embassy in Cyprus hosted a vibrant reception at Chateau Status to celebrate the 34th anniversary of German Unity Day....

10. Cyprus celebrates 64th Independence Day with military parade

Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....

11. 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. ...

12. Ukraine intensifies fight against illicit tobacco trade

The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...

13. President Christodoulides visits Olympic Village, praises athletes

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Olympic Village on Sunday, where he met with the athletes of the Cyprus Olympic Committee's delegation to the Paris Olympics, the "best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad", as he said....

14. NATO names Mark Rutte as new leader ahead of Washington summit

NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine....

15. Cypriot leaders to attend Paris Olympics

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Athena Michaelides will attend the Paris Olympic Games......

16. Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Time has its own meaning. The former president of DISY, Av. Neophytou, according to a report......

17. Politico: Ireland, Spain, and Norway to recognize Palestine

Ireland, Spain, and Norway announced on Wednesday their decision to officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state starting next week, a move that has provoked a strong reaction from Israel....

18. St. Kitts and Nevis appoints Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for FDIs

In a strategic effort to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has appointed His Excellency Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investments. ...

19. Ursula von der Leyen commends Cyprus for 20 years of transformation

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized the pivotal role of the European Union (EU) in fostering peace in Cyprus... ...

20. Von der Leyen, Christodoulides headline Cyprus-EU anniversary at palace

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will attend an event at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Wednesday marking the 20th anniversary of the accession of Cyprus to the European Union....

21. Our neighborhood just got unpredictable again

This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...

22. Macron declares ''Europe is mortal,'' calls for unity

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said. ...

23. Diplomatic evacuations begin as gang violence escalates in Haiti

In response to escalating gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the United States and other diplomatic missions have initiated evacuations, according to a report by CNN....

24. UNFICYP celebrates 60 years of service in Cyprus

UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace in Cyprus. On 4 March 1964, the United Nations Security Council mandated the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). ...

25. Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....

26. US Embassy Nicosia hosts exhibit of Ukrainian women amid Russian aggression

On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....

27. UN envoy Holguin's imminent return to Cyprus on March 11-12

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, is scheduled to return to Cyprus around March 11 or 12, as per sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

28. Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....

29. Cyprus hosts high-level leadership training with UK partnership (updated)

A ''Strategic Leadership Programme'' in collaboration with the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Cyprus, the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Cranfield University......

30. Pope Francis urges worldwide ban on ''despicable'' surrogacy

In his annual foreign policy address to ambassadors, Pope Francis strongly condemned surrogate motherhood as "despicable" and urged for a universal ban on the practice, including its commercialization. ...