The fact described in the text is that the AKEL party in Cyprus has decided to have equal representation of men and women in its European Parliament candidate list. They have chosen Stavros Kalopsidiotou, Anna Theologou, and Melani Steliou as their candidates.
The fact described in the text is that there has been no change in the position of the Democratic Party regarding discussions with Turkey about natural gas. The Democratic Party remains firm in its stance and believes that any agreement on natural gas before a resolution to the Cyprus issue would put Turkey in a privileged position and allow it to manipulate and blackmail Cyprus. The text also mentions previous statements by the Democratic Party and its president, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, emphasizing that discussions on natural gas should only take place after a resolution to the Cyprus issue. The text criticizes the recent statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Koubou, suggesting that an agreement on natural gas with Turkey could be reached before a resolution to the Cyprus issue, stating that the minister has not realized the dangers of dealing with Turkey and the potential risks for the Republic of Cyprus.
The fact described in the text is that the Republic of Cyprus is in contact with Moscow through diplomatic channels regarding the entry ban.
The text discusses the ongoing process of revoking "golden" passports from investors who obtained Cypriot citizenship through the Cyprus Investment Program. So far, the Council of Ministers has decided to revoke the citizenship of 233 individuals, including 68 investors and 165 members of their families. The revocations are based on reasons such as false declarations, criminal convictions, and failure to meet the terms and conditions of citizenship. The process involves informing the affected investors and giving them the opportunity to present their case to an independent committee before a final decision is made.
Maria Stylianou-Lottidi has been elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Ombudsman Institute – IOI Europe. She is the first Cypriot Commissioner to be elected to this position. The election is significant for Cyprus as it increases the country's influence in European affairs and highlights its commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The IOI is a global organization that promotes the protection of human rights and good governance.
The fact described in the text is that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Kombos, is ready to start immediate discussions between the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic on energy issues.
The United Nations announced yesterday the appointment of Olguin as the personal envoy of Guterres in Cyprus.