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3541. EU pushing to create a Common European Degree Label

Mariya Gabriel, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth, has launched ten Erasmus+ projects to foster new forms of cooperation among higher education institutions across the EU....

3542. Biden's second Delaware home searched by FBI

The FBI searched President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home Wednesday as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents, the president's personal lawyer said....

3543. The new president and finance minister will face new challenges

We are only a few days away from voting for the new President of the Republic. ...

3544. Wronged worker slams Cyprus over migration crisis

Thousands of asylum seekers in Cyprus were sent back to their countries last year but one foreign worker, who feels he has no good options following a dispute with his employer, says many people who come to work on the island are forced to seek asylum because the system is not in their favor...

3545. Averof Neofytou speaks to Oriana Papantoniou on 'Diaspora News'

The candidate for the Presidency of the Republic and President of DISY, Averof Neofytou, gave an interview with "SPOR FM 95.0" and the show "DIASPORA NEWS" with journalist Oriana Papantoniou at noon on Tuesday (31/01)....

3546. Elections: The political 'crash test' in Brussels

In the interim between the two rounds of presidential elections, EU leaders will convene in Brussels for an extraordinary European Council on migration management and ensuring Europe's economic competitiveness. ...

3547. Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd: Mr. Miltos Michaelas as new CEO

The Board of Directors of Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd, decided on the appointment of Mr. Miltos Michaelas to the position of CEO of Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd....

3548. Turkey: The stance of the '6' on Cyprus

The publication of the foreign policy positions of the coalition of six opposition parties (led by the Kemalist CHP) contesting Erdogan's power is of particular interest,...

3549. Nouris: 'The cause of Cyprus' immigration problem is Turkey'

Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Monday that Turkey is the eliciting factor of the migration issue in Cyprus, speaking at a press conference where he presented the work of his Ministry during his term....

3550. Is Anastasiadis an asset or a liability to the pre-election campaign?

Many people cheered when Nicos Anastasiades begged his supporters to back DISY President Averof Neofytou in the upcoming elections a few days ago....

3551. Guarantor wants off the hook over old bad loan

Cyprus’ financial commissioner came to the rescue of a loan guarantor who says he should not have to pay anything because a former credit union had failed to send him default notices 'without delay' concerning non-payment by the primary beneficiary...

3552. Kremlin brands Johnson a 'liar' after claim Putin wanted to kill him with missile

The Kremlin has called Boris Johnson a liar and denied claims made by the ex-PM that Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him with a missile in a call ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine....

3553. I don't want to live in half a country

I was born a refugee, far from my birthplace. Half Kyrenian, half Famagustan. I adored my hometown despite never having lived there... I do not want to live in half a country, so the Cyprus issue is a major factor in my decision to support Averof Neofytou. But why is this so?...

3554. Only one week left until the Cyprus presidential elections

With only one week until the February Presidential elections, candidates continued to deliver stump speeches at gatherings and meet with associations during the weekend. The issues they highlighted in their campaigns concerned issues in relation to the economy and the Cyprus problem, among others....

3555. Nicosia scrambles to keep CyProb on UN agenda

Greek Cypriots want UN reports on the Cyprus Problem to continue every six months, but sources say the Security Council is leaning towards an annual extension at least for the peacekeeping force mandate following 'no meaningful progress' on the issue...

3556. Turkey issues travel warnings for Europe and the United States

On Saturday night, Turkey's foreign ministry issued two consecutive travel advisories for both European countries and the United States, expressing concern about the possibility of racist attacks....

3557. Accountability at last? - Former Lebanon PM charged with homicide

The investigation into the Beirut port explosion has taken a new turn, with the judge overseeing the probe charging a former prime minister and two other former ministers with homicide with probable intent. ...

3558. Erdogan accused of inciting conflict to stay in power

The authoritarianism of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as his stance with regard to Sweden and Finland’s NATO application, is drawing the ire of an increasing number of international media....

3559. NATO has demonstrated that it is no longer scared of Russia

According to a CNN analyst, the decision by both Washington and Berlin to send sophisticated attack tanks to Ukraine demonstrates not only the West's willingness to significantly strengthen the Ukrainian effort to retake the occupied territories but also that NATO has overcome its fear of a Russian response....

3560. Strike: Trade unions call for COLA agreement

Hundreds of workers gathered outside the Finance Ministry today calling for the full reinstatement of COLA (Cost of Living Allowance). ...

3561. Cypriot food documentary brings both communities together (trailer)

The premier screening of the EU-funded short documentary “Cypriot Culinary Experiences”, a joint collaboration between the EU Infopoint and The Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), took place on Tuesday, at the Home for Cooperation....

3562. Paphos: Over 15 million euros in foreign investment in 2022

According to the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, foreign investment in the city has surpassed €15 million. ...

3563. Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Germany cleared the way on Wednesday for Europe to send scores of battle tanks to Ukraine, and Washington was poised to make a similar announcement - moves hailed by Kyiv as a potential turning point in the war and condemned by Moscow as escalation. ...

3564. Colocassides calls on candidates to reveal their donors

3565. EU Health Commissioner to visit vaccine production plant in South Africa

EU Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides will visit a vaccine production plant and an mRNA technology hub whilst in South Africa. She will be in the country from Thursday to Saturday,...

3566. Pope declares being gay a 'sin' but not a 'crime'

Pope Francis has declared homosexuality a 'sin' but not a 'crime' as he branded laws that criminalize gay people 'unjust'....

3567. EC: €5 million in scholarships for Turkish Cypriot community

The European Commission has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the academic year 2023/24, with a budget of €5 million from the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community....

3568. 'K' poll: Averof leads Mavroyiannis by 0.5%

There was a minor upset In the fourth wave of the rolling poll that Symmetron Market Research conducted for "K,". It seems the race for second place will undoubtedly be an exciting one....

3569. Academy Awards 2023: Oscar nominations announced

Everything Everywhere All At Once is so far sweeping the list of Oscar nominations, with Top Gun: Maverick finally winning nods for sound and screenplay....

3570. Lavrov plays passive aggressive towards Cyprus

"Greece and Cyprus have been among the most welcoming countries to us in recent years. There have been numerous joint cultural and educational events....