More than 250 Syrian migrants arrived in Cyprus onboard three boats over the weekend, causing heightened concern amongst authorities over a possible influx as police bust another people smuggling ring. Some 264
Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis dismissed as completely unfounded the criticism that the Cyprus issue has been put on the back burner to avoid disturbing the climate in warming Greco-Turkey relations. He
Cyprus can contribute to an effort to start a dialogue that may lead to a de-escalation of the crisis in the region, President Nikos Christodoulides said. He participated in Saturday’s Peace Summit
After each new administration is voted into office, we hear promises of a facelift that will “redefine the Cyprus economy”, and the island will be transformed into a hub, from a financial
The recent events in the Middle East and the war between Israel and Hamas caught Cyprus by surprise (as in most countries). It is a terrible, primarily humanitarian situation, the effects of
Cyprus’ economy has suffered another setback from the Israel-Hamas conflict just as it appeared to be recovering from the COVID and the Ukraine war. While hoping for a swift end to atrocities
The UN Refugee Agency’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs, ended a two-day visit to Cyprus, calling for a more integrated government policy on those given asylum. It was her second
Cyprus wants coordinated action from Brussels to deal with a possible new influx of refugees due to the Israel-Hamas war, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting
Climate change is inextricably linked with tourism, as higher temperatures, increased risk of wildfires, and rising sea levels prompt tourists to choose other destinations, experts said at a conference. In his presentation,
The government unveiled a comprehensive €196 mln package of measures, including fuel subsidies, to alleviate the financial burdens of the rising cost of living. The 17-measure package, including the reinstatement of an
