Cyprus signs agreement on Balkan battle group

Defence Ministers of Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania signed Monday an agreement of technical cooperation concerning a Balkan battle group to operate in the framework of the EU, in which the four

Cyprus needs to raise retirement age

In an effort to boost the finances of the Social Insurance Fund and ensure its survival now in jeopardy, the Labour Ministry is working on a number of options that will be

Commission sets out on climate change

The European Commission adopted a Communication setting out its agenda for revising the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) in the light of experience gained since it began operating in January 2005.

EU negotiates visa mandates for western Balkans

The European Commission will negotiate Community visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. “This step reflects the commitment by the

New archbishop of Cyprus enthroned

The new Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus, Chrysostomos II, was enthroned during a special ceremony Sunday, after the throne was vacated when his predecessor was declared unfit following a

Cyprus supports Croatia’s EU bid

Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos stated on Thursday that Cyprus will support Croatia‘s European course. Papadopoulos, who is paying an official visit to Croatia, met with Split-Damlatia county Prefect Ande Sanader.Welcoming Papadopoulos, Sanader

Slovenia is well prepared for the euro

Slovenia appears to be fairly well prepared for the euro on 1 January but would gain from adopting further measures to strengthen consumers’ confidence that prices will remain stable during the changeover.

Dr Margaret Chan nominated WHO Director General

Dr Margaret Chan of China was nominated by the Executive Board of the World Health Organization for the post of Director-General, the technical and administrative officer of the UN organisation. The nomination