New National Minimum Wage Takes Effect
A Cabinet decree adjusting Cyprus’ national minimum wage is in force. Under the decree, the minimum monthly salary for any full‑time employee in the Republic is set at €1,088. For…
Cyprus Urges De‑escalation and Respect for International Law Amid Venezuela Developments
The Republic of Cyprus is calling for de‑escalation, restraint and a solution grounded in international law as tensions rise in Venezuela. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in a post on…
Cyprus President, Israeli Prime Minister Hold Call on Energy and Regional Cooperation
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held a phone call Monday with the Prime Minister of Israel, according to a written statement from Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou. The conversation followed their…
Cyprus President Signals Readiness for Talks Following Erhürman’s Election
President Nikos Christodoulides said he is ready to resume negotiations for a “bi-zonal, bi-communal federation” as a solution to the Cyprus issue, following the election of Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan…
Cyprus Expects First Gas from ‘Cronos’ Field by Late 2027, Energy Minister Says
Cyprus is expected to begin extracting natural gas from its offshore “Cronos” field by the end of 2027, a move officials say will boost regional energy security and position the…
Cyprus Lawmakers Criticize Handling of Harassment Complaints in Public Sector
Lawmakers in Cyprus have raised concerns over the public sector’s handling of sexual and other forms of harassment complaints, citing serious procedural failures and inadequate protections for victims. During a…
Tufan Erhürman Pledges Cooperation With Turkey Following Election Win in Northern Cyprus
Newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman expressed his intention to work in coordination with Turkey on foreign policy and the Cyprus issue, following his victory in the recent elections…
Verdict Expected Nov. 7 in Trial of Five Greek Cypriots in Northern Cyprus
A court operating under the de facto authorities in northern Nicosia is expected to deliver its verdict on Nov. 7 in the case of five Greek Cypriots accused of allegedly…
Cyprus President Presents Six-Point Gaza Plan at EU Mediterranean Summit
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled a six-point proposal focused on security, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction in Gaza during a working lunch at the EU Med9 Summit held in Slovenia. The…
Erhürman’s Election as Turkish Cypriot Leader Sparks Renewed Debate Over Cyprus Talks
The election of Tufan Erhürman as Turkish Cypriot leader drew widespread coverage in Greek Cypriot media on Monday, with several newspapers highlighting the potential impact on stalled reunification talks. Erhürman,…