The Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament decided on Tuesday in Strasbourg to discuss the illegal actions of Turkey in Cyprus` Exclusive Economic Zone during the mini session of the European Parliament to be held in Brussels, November 12-13. According to CNA sources, the issue will be included in the agenda of the mini

Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment Nicos Kouyialis has said that the Russian embargo on EU products has cost the Cyprus economy so far 13 million euro. In statements on Tuesday, the Minister said the embargo has had an impact on the economy, regarding mainly citrus fruits. “We will of course be compensated

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) Chrystalla Georghadji has expressed optimism as regards the European Central Bank`s stress tests on the Cypriot banks and said that after the conclusion of the stress tests, commercial banks could begin lending the real economy. Speaking before the House of Representatives` Committee on Institutions, she said

Archbishop of America Demetrios arrived in Cyprus on Tuesday on an official visit, at the invitation of President Nicos Anastasiades. The Archbishop was welcomed at the airport by Agriculture Minister Nicos Kougialis and Bishop Chrysostomos of Kition. Kougialis expressed the government`s joy for the visit, adding that the Archbishop plays an important role as regards

Cyprus Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides has said that Cyprus “is not in a weakened position” against Turkey, and there are ways to react decisively to “Ankara’s provocative actions in violating the Republics’ sovereign rights.” Interviewed on Greek radio station “Skai”, he said that “Nicosia obviously cannot agree to the opening of any new chapters, under

Minister of Energy Yiorgos Lakkotrypis has said that the best reply to Turkish provocations in Cyprus` Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is to continue its offshore activities. Consortium ENI – KOGAS are continuing their drilling in block 9 of Cyprus` EEZ in accordance with timetables set, Lakkotrypis said replying to questions in the House of Representatives,

Permanent Secretary of the French Foreign Ministry Christian Masset has stressed Cyprus inalienable right to exploit its natural reserves in its exclusive economic zone. Masset met Tuesday with Cyprus FM Permanent Secretary Alexandros Zenon during which they discussed Turkey`s provocation in the island`s EEZ. According to a press release issued Tuesday by the FM in

Health Minister Philippos Patsalis is travelling to Moscow on Wednesday, heading a delegation to promote medical tourism in Cyprus. A press release issued here today says that the delegation is visiting Moscow to attend “Cyprus-Russian Health and Wellness Forum”. The mission is taking place at the initiative of the Committee for the Promotion of Health

Public debt decelerated and fiscal deficit fell in 2013 in Cyprus, data released by Eurostat on Tuesday show. EU data show that public deficit stood at 891 million euro or -4.9% of GDP in 2013 compared to 1,130 million euro or -5.8% of GDP in 2012. A first estimate published last April projected a deficit