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781. Cyprus awaits US approval for Gaza aid departure amidst Amalthea initiative

We are ready to go ahead as soon as we receive the green light from the United States, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, referring to the next departure of a vessel loaded with humanitarian aid from Larnaca to Gaza in the context of the Cypriot initiative ''Amalthea''....

782. ''State won't yield to blackmail on Larnaca port issue,'' says president

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized on Tuesday that the state cannot be blackmailed by anyone, stating that efforts are underway to find a solution to the issue of the Larnaca port. ...

783. 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. ...

784. EU states to recognize Palestinian statehood by May

Several European member states are expected to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of May, the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday at the sidelines of a World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ...

785. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

786. Israel offers Hamas 40-day ceasefire and prisoner release deal

Israel has made a significant offer to Hamas, proposing a 40-day ceasefire and the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages....

787. Shipping minister promotes Cyprus ship registry in China

Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, met last week in Guangzhou, China, with executives of shipping companies, shipping agencies, financial institutions as well as local officials, according to a press release by the Deputy Ministry. ...

788. President engages in diplomatic dialogue with Cuellar

Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday that a meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and UNSG's personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin is scheduled to take place in the first ten days of May....

789. Christodoulides lists members of National Council

President Nicos Christodoulides presided over a gathering of the National Council at the Presidential Palace today, where significant decisions were made regarding Cyprus's political landscape....

790. Larnaca Port project faces uncertainty amid contractual dispute

Investment tensions in Larnaca's port project have reignited following a failed attempt to bridge differences between stakeholders, leaving a crucial guarantee expired and the project's fate uncertain....

791. Cyprus welcomes foreign workers amidst hotel staffing crisis

The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......

792. Russian minister faces 15-year jail term for record-breaking bribe

A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country’s top law enforcement agency has said, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine. ...

793. Cyprus awaits US pier completion for Gaza aid delivery

The Government is waiting for the completion of the works by the US for the construction of a pier at the port in Gaza so that the delivery of aid to Gaza in the framework of the...

794. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

795. UN envoy sparks EU-Turkey clash with crucial 20-day mission

The upcoming 20-day stretch, commencing this Thursday, holds immense significance in the ongoing efforts to break the deadlock in Cyprus....

796. Government demands sanctions against Russia at EU council

Cyprus remains extremely concerned for the situation in the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in his remarks at the Foreign......

797. Wind and solar could power Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East by 2050

The significant potential and great potential of wind and solar energy in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region up to 2050 is revealed......

798. Cyprus problem takes back seat to Euro-Turkish relations

President Christodoulides focused his efforts during both preparatory meetings and the summit (17-18 April) on forging a connection between the resolution......

799. Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....

800. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

801. Cyprus government under fire for multiple pension issue

The ongoing debate over multiple pensions for former and current state officials has taken center stage in Cyprus, with the government facing criticism from political parties and the Audit Office....

802. Famagusta's tourism success, development struggles

Famagusta Province in Cyprus boasts the highest tourism revenue contribution nationwide, but falls short in infrastructure development and enhancement projects....

803. Turkish defense leaks signal Aegean park conflict

Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks, including one in the Aegean Sea....

804. Government emphasizes legality amid increased migration flows

Speaking at a meeting with the Interim Coordinating Council of the Limassol District Local Administration Organization, Interior Minister Konstantinos......

805. EU leaders strategize on Middle East issues and Turkey relations

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Lebanon together with President of the European Commission......

806. Healthier ready-to-eat meals could slash EU emissions by 48m tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....

807. Drug enforcement cops send 420 youths to rehab

Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...

808. Middle East conflict fuels fear of $100 per barrel

The recent Iranian attack on Israel serves as a stark reminder of the ever-shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, with potential ramifications extending......

809. Cyprus President firm on UN resolution for settlement

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides rejected the Turkish demand for a ''two-states'' solution to the long-standing Cyprus issue as ''irrational''......

810. AstroBank's record-breaking year: €30.4M in profits for 2023

AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....