Cyprus president urges strict adherence to EU protocols on foot‑and‑mouth outbreak
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday that European Union protocols must be followed in full to contain the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak affecting livestock across the island. Asked whether he would accept…
Cyprus president says government ready to restart reunification talks “even next week”
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday his government is ready to restart reunification talks “even next week,” rejecting Turkish claims that the timing is unsuitable because of Cyprus’ EU Council…
No expectations for new Cyprus peace plan
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Tuesday there are no expectations for a new peace plan on the Cyprus issue, accusing President Nikos Christodoulides of signing what he called military…
Cyprus: Gender mainstreaming is not simply a policy tool
Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality told a Swedish government conference that gender mainstreaming is not simply a policy tool but a strategic necessity for strengthening democracy. Speaking in Stockholm, Commissioner…
Cost of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous motorway project revealed
Cyprus’ Transport Ministry has released detailed figures on the cost of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous motorway project, responding to recent public debate over its price. The ministry says the original contract…
Cyprus posts 4% budget surplus in Q4 2025, Eurostat says
Cyprus recorded a 4% of GDP budget surplus in the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining one of the strongest fiscal positions in the European Union. Eurostat data show the country…
Ukraine: Kombos described the situation as highly complex and unclear
Cyprus’ foreign minister expressed hope that the European Union will reach a positive decision within hours on a new support loan for Ukraine. Speaking on arrival at the EU Foreign…
Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills
Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills passed by parliament, returning five to the House and referring four to the Supreme Court. Government spokesman Viktoras…
Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets for final time
Cyprus’ House of Representatives meets Thursday for the final time under its current composition. During the session, lawmakers are expected to vote for the chamber’s self‑dissolution ahead of the parliamentary…
Cyprus economy posts strong growth in 2025, data show
Cyprus maintained solid economic momentum in 2025, with GDP expanding by 3.8% for the full year and by 4.5% in the fourth quarter, according to updated figures released by the…