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6331. From reality TV to the UN, Trump to wield Security Council gavel

6332. Teen’s letter to president leads to arrest

A 14-year-old boy has pulled a switcheroo on his stepdad, who had accused the teen of sexually molesting his half-brother that prompted authorities to take action against the juvenile...

6333. Bank of Cyprus CEO makes the case for Cyprus recovery

6334. Turkey no show at Council of Europe meeting

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe expresses regret over the decision of Turkey not to participate in recent discussions, in Strasbourg, concerning the execution of European Court judgments over Cyprus-related cases...

6335. Brexit comments at informal summit in Austria

European Union leaders met in Salzburg, Austria, for an informal summit to discuss migration and Brexit. Below are comments of some of the leaders arriving on Thursday...

6336. Greek banks to chase borrowers who refused to open their accounts

Banks have firmly focused their attention on debtors who have resorted to the provisions of the so-called Katseli law – named after former economy minister Louka Katseli – for protection now that their bank account secrecy has been lifted....

6337. EU’s Barnier offers better Irish terms to get Brexit deal

6338. Cyprus energy deals draw EU support

The Secretariat-General of the European Commission has expressed the EU’s full support for the Republic of Cyprus’ energy plans and agreements, including the second and final bilateral deal between Cyprus and Egypt on a natural gas sub-sea pipeline...

6339. Cyprus and Egypt to sign agreement for sub-sea European pipeline

6340. Avramopoulos: Cyprus is not alone on Migration

6341. Finance Minister tweets Winston Churchill

6342. Government seeks lawful ways to counter strike

State public schools remain empty during a 48-hour strike that started Tuesday morning, with teachers threatening to take legal action and the government seeking ways to defuse the situation...

6343. EU’s migration Commissioner in Nicosia for talks

The European Union’s top migration official is on a visit to the Republic of Cyprus, where he will hold discussions with a cabinet subcommittee on dealing with the influx of migrants and refugees...

6344. Turkish and Russian troops to patrol Idlib demilitarized zone

6345. Cyprus eyes 10-year low yield bond after S&P lifts sovereign to investment grade

6346. US warns Moscow is trying to buy off individuals and spread disinformation

6347. Anastasiades touches base with Tsipras

President Nicos Anastasiades is on a day visit Monday morning to Athens to meet Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, just ten days before a number of meetings take place during the UN General Assembly, in New York...

6348. Kykkos Monastery and Greece agree on new Embassy building

6349. EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager visits Cyprus

6350. Government scrambles to counter teacher strike

The government is putting together measures to minimise the impact of next week’s teacher strike, with the education minister saying he is willing to pick things up with the unions from where they were left off at the last handshake...

6351. Netanyahu: Development of Eastern Mediterranean pipeline is the prime focus of Israel, Greece and Cyprus

6352. Cyprus Foreign Minister meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

6353. Lute wraps things up in Strasbourg

ΕU High Representative and Commission Vice President Feredirca Mogherini met Thursday in Strasbourg with the UN Secretary General’s special Envoy Jane Holl Lute to discuss the EU’s role in the Cyprus peace negotiations...

6354. Green Sea Turtle rescued in Limassol returns to the sea

6355. Teachers and government clash over strike

Union teachers decided Wednesday to go on a rolling strike, starting with a 48-hour industrial action next week while warning the government this is only the beginning...

6356. Greece on the energy map with the support of big players

There has been a serious uptick in activity concerning the energy sector in the broader region in the past few months and Greece has a potentially pivotal role to play in developments....

6357. Rare kidney transplant takes place in Cyprus

A milestone in the modern history of transplants in Cyprus was announced on Tuesday during a press conference in the presence of Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou...

6358. Tsipras: Greece and Cyprus pillars of stability in a turbulent region

Greece and Cyprus are the only European pillars of stability and security in a turbulent region, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has told the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg...

6359. UK parties declare support for Cyprus reunification

The main British political parties, as well as a pro-Cypriot group of MPs, have reiterated their support for the reunification of the island in recent statements addressed to the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK...

6360. Kotzias sees Lute in Athens

Jane Holl Lute, the special envoy of the UN Secretary General, is set to meet with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Tuesday afternoon as part of her ongoing Cyprus tour...