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April unemployment rate dipped to 5.4% from 8.4%

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Cyprus decreased to 5.4% in April, from 5.8% the month before and 8.4% a year ago, according to Eurostat. Unemployment rates in the eurozone and the EU

1st June 2022

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Cyprus welcomes Russian oil embargo

Nicosia has welcomed the toughest EU sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, with Brussels banning oil imports to the bloc. European Union leaders have agreed an embargo on Russian oil imports that

31st May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

First-time asylum seekers jump 600% in Cyprus

Cyprus saw an annual jump of 636% in first-time asylum seekers in February compared to an average increase of 85% in the EU, according to Eurostat data. In Cyprus, 1805 new asylum

27th May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

Cyprus hosts 15,000 Ukrainian refugees

Some 15,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing from Russia’s invasion have found refuge in Cyprus, with migrant flows from the conflict continuing. Since the start of the war on 24 February and up until

24th May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

President says Russia sanctions should not hurt EU

President Nicos Anastasiades has told Brussels that sanctions on Russia should not have a bigger impact on EU member states than on Moscow. He took part in a videoconference on Monday, convened by European

24th May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

EU warns Cyprus on pollutants, renewable energy, digital rights

Brussels has warned Cyprus about its lack of legislation to limit air pollution, promote renewable energy and protect digital copyright. The infringement warning is a step before the case is referred to

20th May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

Brussels to help Cyprus absorb Ukraine refugees

Through its Technical Support Instrument (TSI), the European Commission will provide expertise to help Cyprus welcome the thousands fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. The other EU states getting similar support

18th May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

Cyprus backs speedier EU enlargement to Balkans

Nicosia urges Brussels to speed up the enlargement process to prevent the Western Balkans from becoming vulnerable to the influence of Russia, China, and Turkey. Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides argued that

17th May 2022

Cyprus/Europe

EU Foreign Ministers try to fix divide on Russia sanctions

EU foreign ministers hope to agree on the sixth package of sanctions for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, with states like Hungary and Cyprus unhappy over some measures. The most contentious issue is

16th May 2022

Europe

Will Europe go dark for Ukraine

As the attack on Ukraine becomes entrenched, European politicians are finding it harder to sing from the greatest hits song sheet of sanctions against Russia. Going for the oligarchs was the easy

15th May 2022

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