Cyprus is one of 23 countries that participated in the Europe-wide coordinated action days against human trafficking for labour exploitation, which took place between 31 May and 6 June. According to the
Cyprus’ hopes of salvaging a blighted coronavirus summer have been rekindled, as UK government officials and Tory MPs campaign to convince Prime Minister Boris Johnson to lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris thanked Poland for donating 80 housing units at a new Reception Centre for Applicants for International Protection, saying it puts EU solidarity into practice. Speaking at the centre’s opening ceremony,
More Cypriots believe that corruption has increased in their country over the past year than their fellow European citizens. According to Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer, Cyprus tops the list as 65%
Cypriots can now enter Denmark without being subject to quarantine rules upon arrival, as the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has placed Cyprus among its COVID-19 low-risk countries list. Croatia, Luxembourg, and
The European Commission has stepped up legal action against Cyprus and Malta over their cash-for-passports schemes in a move that may eventually see them end up in court and face fines. The
Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis called on her EU counterparts to show more solidarity to expedite the accession evaluation process for Schengen Area candidates after Cyprus’ entry was put on ice. Yiolitis called
Massive state intervention prevented a rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the Covid-19 pandemic in central, south-eastern Europe (CESEE), but the quality of bank assets after the phasing out of measures “remains uncertain”, according
The sooner the EU becomes fully involved in resuming moribund Cyprus talks, the better, European Commission foreign policy chief Josep Borrell advocates. In a letter of reply to Committee Chair on Foreign
Bilateral relations, the Cyprus issue, regional developments will be discussed during a working visit of Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides in Estonia on Monday. The two EU partners will also prepare for
