Former Cyprus Airways CEO joins UK travel-tech firm
Former Cyprus Airways CEO Paul Sies has joined travel-tech company Journey Mentor as president and chief executive officer.
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UN Envoy Holguin back in Cyprus in May
Maria Angela Holguin, the United Nations Envoy, will return to Cyprus at the beginning of May. She will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss efforts to restart negotiations from where they were interrupted in Crans Montana in 2017. Ersin Tatar insists that her duties come to an end after six months since her appointment as UN Envoy.
EU should , ‘stop being a slave to Greek Cypriots’
Fact: The Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar believes that the European Union should stop being a slave to the Greek Cypriot side in the Cyprus problem.
Pending family law bills undergo committee review
Four bills aimed at modernizing Family Law in Cyprus and benefiting children began to be discussed before the Legal Committee of the Parliament. The bills, which have been pending since 2018, have undergone changes based on stakeholder suggestions. The first bill requires both parents to provide accurate information about their property and income for child support determination. The second bill focuses on the child’s welfare, including provisions for double surnames, child opinions, monitoring by experts, and parental counselling programs. The third bill regulates succession cases for assisted reproduction, while the fourth bill addresses paternity evidence in cases of medically assisted reproduction. There are reservations about the bills, with concerns about Social Services meeting deadlines and the removal of shared parental custody. Written opinions on the bills can be submitted within three weeks.
Nicosia praises Euro-Turkish relations linked to Cyprob
– The European Council reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem within the framework of the United Nations and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
– The government of Cyprus achieved its goal of linking Euro-Turkish relations with the Cyprus problem.
– The EU is ready to play an active role in supporting the UN-led process for the Cyprus settlement talks.
– The European Council sent a powerful message to Turkey, urging constructive engagement in the Cyprus talks for progress in Euro-Turkish relations.
– The strategic discussion of Euro-Turkish relations was referred to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) following proposals made by Nicosia during the Council.
– President Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit Lebanon on May 2 to discuss a package of additional economic support, the details of which are still under discussion.
Next phases of ‘ktiZO’ housing plan announced
The reconstruction of the first apartment buildings under the “ktiZO” Plan has begun in July, with 77.6% of beneficiaries expressing interest in participating. Rent subsidies are provided for 165 beneficiaries and storage space for personal belongings for 25 apartments. Evacuation and demolition of dangerous buildings are progressing, with five already demolished in Latsia Municipality. Municipalities are urged to issue decrees for further demolitions. Reconstruction contracts have been awarded for various settlements, with work expected to start in the coming months. The second phase of the Plan, involving 70 apartment buildings, will soon begin, with subsidies for Civil Engineers to determine necessary repairs. The Minister expressed confidence in meeting set schedules to address the chronic problem affecting refugee compatriots.
‘Turkey trying to justify aggression toward Cyprus’
Turkey is following an ‘à la carte’ approach to UN Security Council resolutions, rejecting or branding them as obsolete when they do not align with its narrative, according to the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michael.
Christodoulides: Very difficult situation, hope there will be no escalation
President Christodoulides convened an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council with several ministers and officials, lasting over an hour. Cyprus is not involved in any attacks, as stated by the President. He emphasized the difficult situation and the need to safeguard the interests of the Republic and its people. Continuous monitoring and alertness are in place, with discussions scheduled with European leaders regarding the situation, including migration issues. The President confirmed that there was no prior information from the British about the attacks from the bases.
Kombos: Cyprus ready for talks, Turkish side imposing conditions
Fact: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stated that President Nikos Christodoulides is ready to start talks on the Cyprus problem immediately.
CIFA engages in constructive dialogue with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission to propel the industry forward
Fact: The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) met with key executives from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) to discuss regulatory advancements and collaboration in the funds industry in Cyprus.