Iakovou calls on Turkey to meet EU obligations

Turkey has to meet its European obligations or face any possible consequences, Cyprus Foreign Minister George Iacovou has said, recalling that Brussels is set to scrutinize Ankara’s progress towards this direction in

Potato farmers left alone in protest march

The major agricultural organisations representing the interests of farmers decided to stay away from the planned march by potato growers, who insist on descending on the Presidential Palace on Wednesday. Nicos Vasilas,

CAIR unions given until Friday

Cyprus Airways (CAIR) unions were given an extension until Friday to give their final answers to the controversial restructuring plan to save the airline. Two unions, the pilots’ union PASIPY and the

Property restitution–details

The Turkish Cypriot press and information service issued the following press release this week giving details on how Greek Cypriots could apply for restitution or compensation of their property. “CHANGES ON PROPERTY

Turkish Cypriots lose EU aid

Half of the EUR 259 mln in aid that was earmarked for Turkish Cypriots just before the Greek Cypriots joined the EU has now been lost thanks to sour relations between the

UN confirms no Cyprus talks

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has confirmed that the time is not yet ripe for re-starting talks to solve the Cyprus problem, despuite constant assurances from Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos to Greek

Fraudster arrested in Cyprus, sentenced in US

A former Seattle resident who pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. government, banks, businesses and Internet auction customers of $1.1 mln before fleeing to Greece was sentenced on Monday to 7 1/2