In a rare confrontation with peacekeepers, despite previous representations, the Foreign Ministry has voiced ‘serious concern’ over UNFICYP not stopping illegal construction at the Cetinkaya stadium inside Nicosia’s buffer zone. “The Government remains gravely concerned as, despite its numerous démarches by the ministry, UNFICYP did not take any step for terminating the illegal works conducted
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Cyprus has transferred 76 applicants for international protection, originally from Syria and Afghanistan to France under a European Union voluntary relocation pilot program, the Interior Ministry said. It said the transfer took place Thursday as part of the cooperation with France, in the first of a series of transfers expected to occur in the coming
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Cyprus police refute claims of a link to a terror cell targeting Israeli nationals and businesses in Athens following the arrests of two Pakistanis for planning the attack. In comments to the Financial Mirror, a police official said that according to intelligence gathered so far, Cyprus was in no way linked to the terror cell
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The European Commission has awarded the first PDO certificate to Turkish Cypriot Halloumi producers, with the Agriculture Ministry welcoming the development as proof that equal benefits are ensured for all producers. Turkish Cypriot producer Gulgun Sut Mamulleri is the first business in the north to be awarded a Protected Designation of Origin certificate for halloumi/hellim.
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Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) Constantinos Herodotou revealed that the markets are concerned that the problem with some European banks could evolve into something bigger. But he said the European Central Bank (ECB) was reassuring about the health of the European banking system after the Credit Suisse saga. Asked about concerns for
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Cypriots are concerned about the course of the country and the European Union, according to the latest regular Eurobarometer. Some 52% of Cypriots are not satisfied with how democracy works in the country (41% in the EU), while 56% are satisfied with democracy in the EU (56% in the EU). Particularly noteworthy is that 58% of Cypriot
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East2 is bringing its latest cutting-edge technology to life by collaborating with Cyprus Airways to reward customers for their loyalty. Delivering a world-class traveller ecosystem, East2 will empower Cyprus Airways through customer engagement and offering passengers instant rewards that reach much further than flights alone. This partnership allows Cyprus Airways to engage with the broader
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Fans will be subjected to random alcohol and drug tests on entry to sports venues, while police have the power to call off games if deemed extremely high risk under new measures to curb violence. The government decision comes after hooligans smashed Nicosia’s Eleftheria indoor stadium and torched the nearby offices of the Cyprus Public
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About 27 immigrants per 1000 people arrived in Cyprus from countries outside the European Union last year, one of the highest ratios in the bloc, according to Eurostat data. Some 22.7% of citizens in Cyprus were foreign-born, the third largest percentage in the EU. Also, Cyprus has the second largest share of citizens born in
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Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said Cyprus’ real estate investments would continue upward in 2023 despite being affected by adverse conditions and external shocks. Speaking at the 17th Land Development Conference in Nicosia, the minister said the real estate sector is one of the most important pillars of the Cypriot economy. The government aims to modernise
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