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4141. Urgency and skepticism clash as west probes chems in Ukraine

Moscow says claims by American officials about the possibility of Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine were 'baseless' as politicians and experts were becoming more skeptical about Kiev’s allegations...

4142. Russian chemical weapons in Ukraine could see NATO troops deployed

The UK's under-secretary for the armed forces, James Heappey, has revealed that "all possible options are on the table in terms of how the west might respond" if it is confirmed Russia used chemical weapons on Ukraine....

4143. President ready to resume Cyprus talks

The readiness and the will of the Greek Cypriot side to resume negotiations for the resolution of the Cyprus problem was conveyed by President Nicos Anastasiades to the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Asia and the Americas, Miroslav Jenča, during a meeting that took place on Tuesday morning at the Presidential Palace....

4144. A deal ‘everybody will hate’ to end the war in Ukraine

The most likely solution that will bring an end to the war in Ukraine is an agreement that “everybody will hate,” James Stavridis, NATO’s Greek-American former commander for Europe tells Kathimerini....

4145. More than 100 private jets owned by Russian oligarchs are stuck in Dubai

Private jets belonging to Russian oligarchs that flew to Dubai to seek refuge from sanctions, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine are effectively stuck there, The Wall Street Journal reported....

4146. EIB ready to offer funding to mitigate effects of Ukrainian war on Cyprus

New investment opportunities in Cyprus, as well as funding to mitigate the effects of the war in Ukraine, were discussed on Monday by President Nicos Anastasiadis, Finance Minister Constantinos Petridis and European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer. ...

4147. US tourists flock to Greece

Indications are growing that tourism from the US in Greece this year will approach the levels of 2019, and even exceed them if the international geopolitical uncertainties are lifted....

4148. Macron to face far-right leader Marine Le Pen in runoff

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, will face Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, in the runoff of France’s presidential elections....

4149. Finland and Sweden could join NATO in the summer

Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, moves that would likely infuriate Moscow and that officials say would further underscore Russia's strategic error in invading Ukraine....

4150. Anastasiades: 'Relations between the US and Cyprus are at their best'

Relations between Cyprus and the US are at their best, said President Anastasiades during a meeting with AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) which was held on Friday at the Presidential Palace....

4151. Property sales hit 14-year high in Cyprus

Property sales in March, as measured by the number of sale contracts deposited at Land Registry offices, hit a 14-year high according to figures released by the Department of Lands and Surveys....

4152. Op-ed: The fall of the US Republic

Sometimes I am not sure if I became a historian because I am pessimistic by nature, or if I became pessimistic because I am a historian....

4153. Euler Hermes is now Allianz Trade

Todaymarks a new chapter in our story: Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance, becomes Allianz Trade – a natural moveas we have been fully part of the Allianz Group since 2018...

4154. Zelensky wants Cyprus to get tough on island’s Russians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the Republic of Cyprus to strip Russians of their golden passports 'without exception' and only ease up on dual citizens if they condemn what he called 'war crimes of their military' in Ukraine....

4155. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cryptocurrency: The requirement of a firm to service the local market trading in cryptocurrency

4156. Cyprus abolishes flight pass and country categorizations

As of April 18, 2022, travelers will no longer be required to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass when entering Cyprus. The move comes after tourist organizations called on the government to abolish the Flight pass, noting that Cyprus would be left behind other countries that had already made the move. ...

4157. Medvedev: 'We will supply food and crops only to our friends'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said sanctions imposed by Western nations would lead to a global food crisis, Reuters reported....

4158. Nicosia divided on defense aid for Ukraine

Nicosia is reportedly finding it difficult to implement the US proposal for the Cypriot National Guard to give up military equipment of Russian origin so it can be used to aid Ukraine....

4159. Cyprus mulling US weapons proposal

Cyprus reportedly remains open to the possibility of reaching an agreement with the US to give up its Russian weapons....

4160. Anastasiades travels to Montenegro to enhance bilateral ties

President Nicos Anastasiades and his wife Andrie arrived in Montenegro for an official visit following an invitation by the President of the country, Milo Đukanović. ...

4161. Poland calls on EU to halt issuance of Schengen visas to Russians

Poland wants the Schengen Area countries to completely stop issuing Russians visas for short-term stays in the 26 Schengen countries as a part of the sanctions imposed due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military....

4162. Second batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine leaves today from Limassol

The second batch of humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine departs today from the port of Limassol....

4163. ‘UN’certainty reigns supreme over Bucha atrocities

All eyes are on the United Nations this week as western countries point the finger at Moscow over civilian killings outside Kiev, while Russia says it is prepared to reveal evidence that images of atrocities were a staged 'provocation'...

4164. Anastasiades stresses important steps for strategic planning in energy sector

The President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades stressed on Monday the important steps that have been taken in the last two years within the framework of the Government`s strategic planning in the energy sector....

4165. K. Treppides & Co Ltd- Cryptocurrencies: Regulating cryptocurrency trading in Cyprus

4166. Russia imposes visa restrictions on citizens of 'unfriendly countries'

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday introducing visa restrictions for citizens of countries that Moscow deems "unfriendly" in response to sanctions over Ukraine....

4167. Zelensky to address Cypriot parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Cypriot parliament on Thursday, during a busy week on the island with US diplomat visits and after local media suggested Nicosia was grappling with a difficult dilemma...

4168. World horrified over Bucha death footage

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply shocked” by images of civilian deaths in Ukraine posted online over the weekend, with Kiev blaming Moscow and Russia rejecting the accusations and calling for a special Security Council meeting on Monday...

4169. UN official gets ‘donkeyed’ Cyprus-style

UN official Colin Stewart was amused over two gag gifts he received at a bicommunal gathering in north Nicosia, with one elder of the group presenting him with a donkey ornament to remind him he would 'need a lot of patience' on the island...

4170. Bruce Willis stepping away from acting due to brain disorder

Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting due to a brain disorder called aphasia, "which is impacting his cognitive abilities," his family announced Wednesday....