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2911. EU Parliament votes for clearer labels on breakfast foods

In a move aimed at empowering consumers and promoting healthier choices, the European Parliament has greenlit updated regulations governing breakfast staples such as honey, fruit juice, jam, and marmalades....

2912. Cyprus Fire Service policy sparks concerns among lawmakers

The recent implementation of a new policy by the Fire Service of Cyprus regarding premises control has ignited discussions within the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism. ...

2913. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

2914. US transfers seized Iranian arms to aid Ukraine's defense

US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed on Tuesday that the United States has transferred a substantial arsenal, including machine guns, sniper rifles, rocket launchers, and ammunition, seized from Iran to Ukraine....

2915. Minister advocates stricter asylum criteria for Syrians

Minister of the Interior Konstantinos Ioannou is set to have bilateral contacts in Denmark, the Czech Republic and Greece on the 10th, 11th and 12th of April......

2916. Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

2917. Austrian spy allegedly passed data to Russian operatives

Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country. ...

2918. Cyprus showcases business potential at Japan forum

Cyprus Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou showcased Cyprus as a prime international business hub during the Cyprus-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo....

2919. Kyriakos Kouros assumes role as Cyprus' High Commissioner to the UK

Ambassador Andreas Kakouris has assumed his duties as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' new Permanent Secretary....

2920. Protecting pups or punishing breeds? Dachshunds caught in legal crossfire

Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said....

2921. Cyprus President returns from Lebanon with promises fulfilled

President Nikos Christodoulides' whirlwind journey to Beirut has drawn to a close, yet the true test of its impact lies on the horizon, amidst the waves. ...

2922. Record crowd watches historic eclipse across North America

The next total eclipse will be on 12 August 2026 and will cover large areas of the northern hemisphere....

2923. Cyprus-Greece ferry service resumes for third year

The Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger connection is set to resume for the third consecutive year, subsidized by the state following approval from the European Commission, ...

2924. Cyprus faces migration crisis amid infrastructure strain

Cyprus is facing a mounting migration crisis as data obtained by K on Thursday reveals a surge in illegal immigrant arrivals, straining the government's resources and raising concerns about a humanitarian emergency....

2925. Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

This quote poignantly illustrates the entrenched mindset of public administration, often characterized by inefficiency rather than efficacy....

2926. KEDIPES introduces plan to help borrowers repay home loans

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at assisting borrowers in repaying their home loans....

2927. Tatar asserts Turkish Cypriot rights in Cyprus talks

Returning from his diplomatic visit to the US, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar addressed the media at Ercan Airport......

2928. Israel's dual strikes incite global concern

The recent Israeli strikes on a humanitarian organization in Gaza and the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1st are sending shockwaves through the already volatile region. ...

2929. Cyprus President engages Lebanon over migrant surge

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides departs for Lebanon on Monday for meetings with the country's leadership on the increased flow of irregular Syrian migrants from the country to Cyprus. ...

2930. Accusations against Von der Leyen shake re-election bid as Brussels elite speak out

Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job. ...

2931. Municipalities secure government land for new animal shelter

Several municipalities in Cyprus, including Nicosia, Strovolos, Aglantzia, Lakatamia, Ayios Dometios, and Egomi, have announced plans to expand and upgrade the local dog shelter. ...

2932. Turkish Cypriot leader meets US officials before UN talks

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....

2933. Health Ministry suffers €880,000 loss in warehouse damage

In a session before the Parliament's Health Committee, officials reported €880,000 in damages to 149 pharmaceutical preparations, affecting 105,401...

2934. Christodoulides heads to Lebanon to address migrant influx

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Lebanon on Monday to discuss the increased arrivals of migrants. He said once more that the situation was difficult but assured that “we will deal with it”....

2935. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

2936. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...

2937. 2,540 Ukrainian refugees denied protection

About 2,540 Ukrainian refugees have been suspended from temporary protection in the Netherlands since March 4, 2024. They are now forced to seek safety in the country or leave. ...

2938. President Christodoulides pushes forward with Gaza humanitarian efforts

Our goal is not only to continue but also to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in his statements on Tuesday, before an event of Anorthosis sports club on the anniversaries of March 25 and April 1 in Larnaca. ...

2939. Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. ...

2940. Israel admits ''grave mistake'' in airstrike killing British volunteers

Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...