Nicosia has protested to the UN over the illegal hydrocarbon exploration activities conducted by Turkey in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Cyprus. Cyprus Permanent Representative to the UN, Kornelios Korneliou, addressed a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, informing him of Turkey’s "provocative and unlawful action against the Republic of Cyprus". In his
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Berlin views Cyprus as a valued partner in the defence and security cooperation of European Union member states, said German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday. “Cyprus has a unique selling point of capabilities here and Cyprus has a unique geostrategic location. Both of them makes it very valuable to have you as
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Cyprus health authorities on Tuesday said the death toll from symptoms associated with influenza A since December has risen to 16 making it the worst outbreak for a decade, although the virus is said to be abating. The Cyprus Health Ministry issued a statement saying although influenza activity is still present it is on a
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. By Emmanuel Macron, President of France Citizens of Europe. If I am taking the liberty of addressing you directly, it is not only in the name of the history and values that unite us. It is because time is of the essence. In a few weeks’ time, the European elections will be decisive for
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Nicosia wants a clear sign from Britain that Brexit negotiations will not interfere with efforts to resume stalled Cyprus peace talks. Efforts to resume reunification talks, Brexit and other bilateral issues were discussed during a meeting in London at the Foreign Office on Tuesday between Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Cyprus Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides.
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Registered unemployed in Cyprus has fallen to below pre-crisis levels when the island needed a bailout to save its economy and dysfunctional banking system in 2013. Jobless figures for February are now at their lowest level since September 2010. Unemployed people registered at Labour Offices decreased by 4,453, or 13%, in February 2019 YOY, according
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Personnel from British Forces Cyprus and the Cypriot National Guard came together recently to take part in a friendly football match in Episkopi to reinforce the close ties that exist between the two forces. The match, which took place in Happy Valley, was drawn 5-5 but the result was secondary to the symbolism of the
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Hermes Airports, the operator of Larnaca and Paphos Airports, said construction work for the redesign of shops and restaurants has begun inside the Retail Area of Larnaca Airport by CTC-ARI and Cyprus Airports F&B Ltd. The construction work is expected to last 18 months and will take place in phases. Phase 1 which is expected
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Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades attended a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales to celebrate the Cyprus-UK ties, and the contribution of Cypriots to British society. Guests included more than 150 scientists, businessmen, artists, academics, professionals and other members of the Cypriot diaspora that have excelled in their field. They included
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In 2017, renewable energy accounted for 19.5% of the total energy used for heating and cooling in the European Union, it was higher in Cyprus at 24.5%. This is a significant European increase from 10.4% in 2004 (14.5% for Cyprus in 2008). Increases in industrial sectors, services and households contributed to this growth. Aerothermal, geothermal
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