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Cyprus opposes EU’s positive Turkey agenda

Nicosia is unhappy with Brussels following a positive EU agenda for Turkey, as President Nicos Anastasiades argues that Turkish threats do not warrant such an approach. Anastasiades told reporters Thursday that ongoing

27th May 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Markets cautious ahead of US inflation data

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM A sense of caution enveloped financial markets on Thursday as investors awaited US data expected to offer more clues on inflation, economic growth and

27th May 2021

Markets/World

US, Cyprus relations enjoying historic high

The United States views the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) as an important partner for regional stability, security, and prosperity, working closely with Nicosia to advance shared security priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

27th May 2021

Cyprus/World

UK ‘votes for life’ for British citizens in Cyprus

British citizens who have moved abroad will be given ‘votes for life’ as the UK government scraps the arbitrary 15-year limit on voting rights. New measures announced in the Queen’s Speech will

27th May 2021

Cyprus/World

EU approves Cyprus-Greece summer ferry link

Cyprus will make a fresh attempt to establish a ferry connection with Greece in 2022 after the European Commission’s DG Competition approved amendments to the tender for a seasonal connection. Deputy Minister

26th May 2021

Europe/Maritime

British soldiers busted for cocaine use in Cyprus

Ten British soldiers stationed in Cyprus face being kicked out of the army after binging on cocaine during a night out in Paphos. According to the UK’s Daily Mail, it is one

26th May 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Risk sentiment improves as inflation fears ease

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Asian markets are flashing green on Tuesday, while US futures are rising after technology stocks led gains on Wall Street overnight. As a chorus

25th May 2021

Markets/World

Cyprus, France conduct joint SAR, air defence exercises

Cyprus and France have completed a Joint Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), while French fighter jets will fly over the island again on Tuesday. The exercises are in the framework of the

25th May 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Nicosia slams Belarus’ Ryanair flight ‘hijack’

Cyprus joined Brussels, the US and UK in condemning the diversion of a Ryanair flight by Belarus on Sunday to arrest journalist Roman Protasevich. The Cyprus Foreign Ministry said it is in

24th May 2021

Cyprus/Europe

COVID19: Cyprus third in EU as nearly 50% vaccinated

Almost half of Cyprus’ adult population has taken a COVID-19 jab, placing it third in the EU for its vaccination rollout. The latest figures (21 May) show 359,952 people (48.6%) have had

24th May 2021

Cyprus/Europe