Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the U.S.-Cyprus partnership is growing stronger, deeper and broader, and that Cyprus is “an important player in the region and a partnership for the United States that we deeply value.” A bilateral agreement was also signed bringing Cyprus closer to being included in the visa waiver programme for entry … Read more
A fire that broke out just before midnight on Thursday in Paphos, between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula villages, is “manageable”, with residents saying last night was “nightmarish”.At 1am Trachypedoula, about 20km from Pissouri, was evacuated and the residents, assisted by civil defence, were taken to the village square for safety. They later returned home. At 5.30am … Read more
Lawyer Charalambos Prountzos is leading the race for the Nicosia mayorship, first exit polls showed on Sunday. According to ALPHA TV, AKEL-backed Prountzos is forecasted to gain between 48%-56%, which is enough to grant him the victory. DISY’s candidate Nicos Tornaritis, who is also supported by DIKO and DEPA is predicted to win between 34%-42%, … Read more
The illegal construction of a church in the Natura 2000 Network in Cape Greco, despite the reaction of relevant government departments, shows that the violation of environmental legislation is deeply rooted in corruption.
Fact: The governments of Cyprus and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate Egyptian nationals wanting to work in Cyprus.
The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will not be open to the public until next year, marking a fifth consecutive year without access for residents. The pool has been closed for renovations worth €6.5 million, as the infrastructure was built in the 1980s and has not been seriously upgraded since then.
The initial cost to operate the 30 community clusters resulting from local government reform will reach €3 million, which the government will cover.
Health Minister Michalis Damianou is working on legislation to set up university clinics, facing opposition from the University of Cyprus and the government doctors’ union Pasyki. The main disagreement is about who should run the clinics, with the University of Cyprus wanting academic doctors in charge, while Pasyki prefers experienced hospital doctors. Damianou believes in a gradual approach where academic doctors work alongside hospital doctors and eventually take over. He does not agree with the University of Cyprus’ stance and emphasizes the stability of the hospitals and public sector doctors.
The fact described in the text is that the interior minister is expected to issue decrees mandating that the final say on permits will rest with the technocrats in the district-level organizations, not the elected officials.
A landmark exhibition called “Casts of an Island 2024” opened in Limassol, Cyprus, showcasing 120 artworks by 43 artists. The exhibition is curated by collector Nicos Chr. Pattichis and is housed in the former Carob Warehouse, now transformed into a cultural space by the PSI Foundation. The exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and features a variety of artworks, including political pieces inspired by the event.