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961. Sir Stelios launches 10th Bi-Communal Awards

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyJet and easy family of brands (www.easy.com), announces the launch of the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards 2018, to be held for the 10th consecutive year in Cyprus...

962. US says Cyprus energy riches must be shared as part of a solution

Cyprus’ oil and gas resources should be equitably shared between both communities on the island, in the context of an overall settlement said Jonathan Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs...

963. Cyprus energy search – averting a US-Turkey crisis

Cyprus continues to proceed with offshore oil and gas projects despite Turkey's opposition...

964. Are Britons really bothered about royal wedding?

There is no doubt that the wedding of Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and sixth-in-line to the throne, and Hollywood actress Markle, star of TV drama “Suits”, has the media transfixed...

965. Hope that new crossing points will open as planned

Work on two new crossing points across the island's divide is going to plan, Cypriot officials said...

966. UN official in Cyprus for fact-finding tour on peacekeeping

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Bintou Keita is in Cyprus to review the UN peacekeeping force (UNFICYP) and the ongoing progress in the implementation of the Security Council-mandated strategic review of the Mission...

967. Akinci says East Med pipeline not a route for peace

Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci says plans to push forward for the EastMed pipeline are counter to peace efforts in the region, adding that an energy solution which excludes Turkey would be a mistake...

968. Akinci dismisses zero troops and no security guarantees for Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci has put to rest any ideas of ‘zero troops and zero guarantees’ in Cyprus, saying on Monday both communities on the divided island have suffered in the past and calling on Greek Cypriots to abandon maximalist positions...

969. Greek and Jewish Diaspora team up for Cyprus security

The Greek-American and American Jewish communities have joined forces to promote legislation in the United States that would bolster the security status of Cyprus and block the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey...

970. Oil tank demolition paves the way for a new Larnaca

The first oil tank demolition started Thursday on the old Larnaca-Dhekelia road, with President Nicos Anastasiades doing the honours by helping cut the first piece using a welding torch...

971. EU membership has not worked as a catalyst for peace

Cyprus` membership to the EU in 2004 has not worked as a catalyst towards a solution of the Cyprus problem...

972. Trade unions call on Cyprus leaders to end talks deadlock

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot trade unions urged both leaders in Cyprus to rise to the occasion and resume reunification talks the soonest possible...

973. Business cooperation at the heart of Moscow-Nicosia partnership

The two countries have common cultural and religious traditions, mutual trust and support, and one of the pillars of their partnership is business ties...

974. Three EU students in court for entering fenced-off Varosha

Three international students, who were arrested in the ghost town of Varosha went before a judge on Tuesday to answer to charges including trespassing in a military zone...

975. Driver kills 10 after ploughing van into Toronto crowd

The brutal incident - which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a “tragic and senseless attack” - was one of the most violent in recent Canadian history...

976. Austria will bar Turkish politicians from campaigning on its soil

Several hundred thousand people in Austria are Turkish or of Turkish origiin...

977. Issues of violence are primary concern to women across both communities in Cyprus

The survey aimed at examining the position of women, their perceptions, aspirations and experiences across the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot communities with respect to personal, professional and political issues...

978. A solution is the only way forward for Cyprus

The Cyprus issue is not a dice roll, but the dilemma that Cypriots once had – either we solve it or we stay as is – is no longer valid...

979.  MEPs will get sense of urgency on missing persons

So far 856 missing persons from both communities have been identified and returned to the families for a dignified burial...

980. Ancient village back on tourism map

Chirokitia, one of the most ancient sites in the world, has been inducted into the new Larnaca tourist map, with officials hoping that other villages will step up to showcase their unique character....

981. Cyprus supports UN efforts to strengthen peacekeeping operations

As a country that has relied on UN peacekeeping, Cyprus is all the more conscious of its responsibility to do its share ...

982. RT faux pas caught by Lobby for Cyprus

RT apologises for using wrong flag to depict the Republic of Cyprus...

983. UK strongly supports Cyprus talks resumption

984. UN seek clarification on humanitarian aid 'tax'

The decision to impose taxes was taken by the authorities last October and condemned by the Cyprus government...

985. Cyprus joins global Earth Hour Celebrations

Cyprus, as a Mediterranean island, is vulnerable to climate change and faces many problems as regards water, coastal erosion and unruly construction...

986. Municipal police in the works

Ministers of Justice and the Interior are putting their heads together to draft legislation for accelerating the creation of a new Municipal Police. The new force will handle minor violations, such as illegal parking and smoking, thus relieving state police who have their hands full with serious offences such as speeding and drinking under the influence. ...

987. US doesn't expect any problems with Turkey

She stressed that the best way to work out how to share resources would be to have a Cyprus settlement...

988. Turkish Cypriots vow to launch gas search unless Nicosia pulls back

Greek Cypriots have repeatedly said a peace deal would allow both communities to benefit from any offshore resources...

989. Seven Cypriots named in Forbes' Billionaire list

Foreign businessmen are among the Cypriots listed on Forbes’ Billionaire list in 2018, with all seven of them totalling €17.6 billion in combined net worth despite none of them residing on the island. ...

990. Religious leaders condemn all forms of violence against women and girls 

Violence undermines women’s dignity and integrity and has devastating effects on the lives of women and girls...