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31. Cyprus Presidency accused of creating fake social media accounts

Recent revelations have ignited a heated debate over whether the Cypriot Presidential Office has created fake social media accounts to smear critics of the government....

32. Cyprus nears visa-free US travel in final stages

sident of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday that Cyprus is at the final stage regarding joining the Visa Waiver Program thus becoming eligible for visa-free entry into the USA....

33. Transport minister Vafeades calls for fair climate laws in shipping

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....

34. Government extends electricity subsidies amid high temperatures

Cyprus will extend electricity subsidies until the end of October to help citizens cope with the high summer temperatures, President Nicos Christodoulides announced after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday....

35. Cyprus President advocates Von der Leyen, Metsola re-election

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides voiced on Monday his support for the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola to the posts of President of the Commission and President of the European Parliament respectively....

36. FT: Biden eases path to citizenship for 500,000 undocumented spouses

President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...

37. Political turmoil as coalition parties face electoral setback

Clouds of uncertainty loom over the political landscape of Cyprus following the recent European elections, which saw significant losses for the co-governing parties. ...

38. Cyprus and Montenegro strengthen ties

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides extended a warm welcome to Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović on Monday during his official visit to Cyprus, expressing Cyprus' readiness to provide technical support to Montenegro as it aligns further with European standards....

39. USA: WSJ op-ed claims Biden is losing competency

White House officials and President Biden's allies launched a vigorous defense against The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday after the outlet published a report suggesting the president is showing signs of cognitive decline in private meetings....

40. Trump's future travels in limbo as 38 nations could bar entry

Donald Trump could face hurdles traveling internationally due to his recent felony convictions, which might complicate any potential second term in office....

41. Mexico elects its first female, first Jewish president

Claudia Sheinbaum, former head of Mexico City's government and candidate for the ruling Morena party, is poised to become Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone in a traditionally patriarchal society....

42. Shipping minister to address European Maritime Day

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, departs on Wednesday for Svendborg, Denmark to attend the European Maritime Day EMD 2024 Conference between 30-31 May....

43. MED9 ministers align on crisis strategies for agriculture

The Agriculture Ministers of the MED9 group called for enhancement and promotion of crisis measures in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy......

44. Pelekanos stirs debate with rejection of bi-zonal federation

Marios Pelekanos's recent revelation in the Legalmatters podcast that he opposes the Bi-zonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) as a form of solution for Cyprus, instead supporting a unitary state, has ignited significant debate. ...

45. Qatar's Emir in Cyprus for bilateral summit

The Emir of Qatar arrives in Cyprus on Monday for an official visit during which he will discuss with President of the Republic bilateral relations, regional......

46. Turkish Cypriot leader's Australian diplomatic debut

Ersin Tatar, the first Turkish Cypriot leader to visit Australia, made headlines as he embarked on a significant diplomatic mission. Reports from the "presidency" reveal that Tatar recently toured the country, marking a pivotal moment in Turkish Cypriot-Australian relations....

47. Mother's shocking revelation in high-profile case

The mother of Thanasis Nikolaou, who was found dead in 2005, revealed shocking details about her son's condition and the ongoing investigation during an interview with Alpha Cyprus on the show ''24 Hours.''...

48. Christodoulides to hold key meetings with Polish officials in Warsaw

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, travels to Poland for an official visit on Wednesday evening, where he will meet with the country's political leadership....

49. President urges EU action for final settlement of Cyprus problem

The Cyprus problem is a European issue par excellence and the European Union has every interest, but also obligation, to actively contribute through a leading role for its final settlement, using, utilizing all the politico-economic means and tools at its disposal in the context of EU-Turkey relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an address at an event on Thursday evening to mark Cyprus' 20th anniversary of accession....

50. Cyprus commemorates Europe Day with vibrant festivities

The Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus and the European Commission in Cyprus as well as the Presidency celebrate Europe Day with events throughout the day....

51. Local shipowners union donates €300,000 worth of food supplies

Cyprus Union of Shipowners decided to actively participate and contribute to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza through the ''Amalthea'' Initiative....

52. Few coal plants to survive stricter US regulations

New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....

53. Cyprus bolsters anti-money laundering arsenal

The Cyprus government has reaffirmed its steadfast dedication to upholding international standards in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as outlined in a press release by the Presidency of the Republic....

54. Von der Leyen, Christodoulides headline Cyprus-EU anniversary at palace

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will attend an event at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Wednesday marking the 20th anniversary of the accession of Cyprus to the European Union....

55. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

56. Cypriot President courts investors in London to boost economic prospects

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has on Tuesday a series of meetings in London aim at bolstering investment prospects within Cyprus. ...

57. EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides honored for health advocacy

In an event honoring European Union Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides, the Nicosia-Kerynia Lions Club gathered to recognize her significant contributions....

58. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

59. 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....

60. 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. ...