Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said he expects Brussels to show more sensitivity about external borders in a bid to curb irregular migration to Cyprus via Turkey. He said there was a fresh
After being upgraded to orange two weeks ago, Cyprus has returned to the red zone on the COVID-19 epidemiological risk map compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Research vessel Nautical Geo, under the Maltese flag, has entered block 1 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) despite threats from Turkey. The Italian operated vessel departed Larnaca to conduct operations south
Cyprus has recorded the second biggest decrease in annual electricity prices in the EU during the first half of the year, according to Eurostat. It said electricity prices in Cyprus dropped by
The European Commission has called on Turkey to reverse its actions in Varosha and “actively” support Cyprus negotiations within the UN framework in its report on the enlargement process. The enlargement package
A powerful earthquake off the Greek island of Karpathos on Tuesday was felt in Cyprus, some 350km away, according to the Geological Survey Department. The tremor was felt on the Greek islands
Cyprus House Speaker Annita Demetriou has sent a message of condolence and support to the UK parliament after the tragic killing of MP Sir David Amess. In her message, Demetriou said the
Foreign Ministers want an options paper drafted outlining possible ways for Brussels to respond to Turkey if it does not back down over opening up Varosha, said the EU’s top diplomat Josep
The situation in fenced-off Varosha and developments in the Eastern Mediterranean will be on the agenda of Monday’s EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, a European official confirmed. The official said the
President Nicos Anastasiades has asked German Chancellor Angela Merkel to pressure Turkey to help resume Cyprus talks and terminate Ankara’s illegal activities against Nicosia. According to a press release issued by the
