Cyprus News
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PoliticsEU to launch strategies for islands and coastal communities during Cyprus presidency, commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis said the European Union will put forward two new strategies for coastal communities and islands during Cyprus’ six-month term holding the rotating presidency of the Council of…
IncidentsCyprus seizes e-cigarette liquids containing illegal narcotics in UN-backed “eVAPER8” operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in Cyprus reported a series of seizures of e-cigarette liquids containing illegal narcotics and new…
PoliticsErhurman to meet UN chief Guterres in New York as Cyprus talks prospect raised
New York, United States. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will travel to New York to meet United Nations…
WorldDCO concludes fifth General Assembly in Kuwait with declaration on responsible AI
Kuwait City, Kuwait. The Digital Cooperation Organisation concluded its fifth General Assembly in Kuwait this week, with member…
WorldIran says it will not surrender uranium enrichment despite US pressure
Tehran, Iran. Iran will not surrender its uranium enrichment even if faced with war, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
CultureCyprus-based British couple raises £4,473 by jiving in more than 60 locations worldwide
Paphos, Cyprus. British nationals Diane and Steve Gee, now residents of Cyprus, raised £4,473 for charities by jiving…
EconomyCyprus cited as model for state-business cooperation, says OEB president
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is being recognised as a model of effective cooperation between the state and the business…
PoliticsChurch of Cyprus statute expected after Easter, Archbishop Georgios says
Paphos, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios said the new statute of the Church of Cyprus is expected to be ready…
EconomyCabinet approves €1.5 million support scheme for sheep and goat farming sector
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet has approved financial support for the sheep and goat farming sector to boost productivity…
WorldWashington Post CEO William Lewis to step down after mass layoffs
Washington, United States. The chief executive of the Washington Post, William Lewis, is stepping down, the newspaper said,…
WorldFSB says suspect in shooting of GRU deputy chief detained in Dubai and handed to Russia
Moscow, Russia. Russia’s Federal Security Service said the suspect in the shooting of a senior Russian military intelligence…