Winston Churchill said, “democracy is not the best system, but it is the best system we have so far until we find a better one”. And I dare say that some countries
Three European entities have submitted expressions of interest in the improved tender to operate the Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry, 22 years after it was abandoned. Officials at the Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) said
The government is preparing a roadmap to relax COVID-19 measures from next week, with the first easing of restrictions for hospitality. Reportedly, the Health Ministry is going through scenarios to relax measures,
Cyprus has “all the ingredients” to be a “credible and reliable partner” for the US in maintaining stability and security in the East Mediterranean region, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said. Veteran politician
Cyprus was shaken on Friday by a quake measuring 4.5 in magnitude; there was no damage or injuries reported, the Geological Survey Department confirmed. The quake was recorded on Friday at 05:58
The Security Council of the United Nations has renewed the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) mandate for six months, until July 31, 2022. It adopted the resolution unanimously on Thursday during
The EuroAsia Interconnector, the subsea electricity cable linking Cyprus and Israel with continental Europe, via Greece, has secured a record €657 mln in EU financing geared at clean energy sources, like solar
The Defence Ministry has completed a study on weapon system procurement for the National Guard that will strengthen Cyprus’ anti-aircraft umbrella. Strengthening Cyprus’ anti-aircraft umbrella is high on the ministry’s agenda, and
The Transport Ministry is moving to change the law on driving licences for mopeds and motorbikes to reduce road accidents involving motorcyclists. It said a proposal shaped by the road safety council
Israel has sent medical supplies to Cyprus, including two innovative portable respirators for transporting patients and individual protective equipment for staff. Israeli Ambassador Oren Anolik delivered them to Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas
