Turkey ‘threatens’ East Med stability

The Eastern Mediterranean region can be transformed into a zone of stability, but Turkey is upsetting the balance of power in the region, said Cyprus Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides. He was addressing

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COVID19: Two deaths as cases rise again

Cyprus reported two coronavirus deaths on Monday, as new cases rose again to 166 having dipped below 100 the previous day, while hospitalisation rates increased slightly to 57. Two men, aged 56

Government mulls price caps on essential goods

The government is examining the possibility of introducing price caps on essential items to stem inflationary trends pushing the cost of living skywards. During the 2022 state budget debate, Finance Minister Constantinos

Turkish lira at historical low

Turkey’s lira started the week at an all-time low against the dollar and the euro, with uncertainty looming over further interest rate cuts, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismisses three central bank

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Greece, Cyprus, Egypt summit in Athens

Energy cooperation, regional developments involving Turkey and a review of the trilateral alliance Cyprus-Greece-Egypt takes place on Tuesday during a summit of the three countries in Athens. President Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Prime

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COVID19: No Safe Pass if not fully jabbed

People who failed to return for their second coronavirus jab from Monday lose the right to carry a COVID-19 Safe Pass as they are now considered unvaccinated. In the latest tweaking of