The Cypriot government has announced a package of eight measures, including extending the reduced five-percent VAT rate on electricity, to help combat rising costs exacerbated by four weeks of war in the Middle East.
The Cypriot government has initiated a process to seek legal advice regarding the treaty that established the United Kingdom's two sovereign bases on the island, as confirmed by the deputy government spokesman.
The European Council late on Thursday night announced that it “stands ready to assist” the Cypriot government in discussions regarding the future of the United Kingdom’s two sovereign bases on the…
Even before the outbreak of the war with Iran, the Cypriot government faced significant challenges, including protecting lower-income households and investing in energy infrastructure. The ongoing conflict is only exacerbating these underlying economic issues.
EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi is in Cyprus on Friday for key meetings on the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, with the Cypriot government awaiting an answer to its…
The Cypriot government had “consistently” warned that the United Kingdom’s bases on the island could be a target in the event of a conflict in the region, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday. “We’ve consistently communicated that the bases could be a target if things move in a specific direction regionally,” he told British […]
The Cypriot government sough to clarify reports that American soldiers could be deployed to the island, saying any assistance would be limited to helping repatriate foreign nationals.
The Cypriot government is preparing to launch a formal diplomatic protest against the British government following the drone strike on the Akrotiri Sovereign Base, citing a significant failure in…
The Cypriot government has amended its proposed phone-tapping legislation, which would now allow the attorney-general to order telecommunications interception without prior court approval under specific 'exceptional' circumstances.
The Cypriot government aims to submit legislation reforming the first pillar of the pension system to parliament by early June, with the goal of implementing the changes by 2027.
The Cypriot government is finalizing a support package aimed at alleviating the impact of high fuel prices, a situation closely monitored since the eruption of the Middle East crisis.
The Cypriot government is continuing discussions with stakeholders on the "second pillar" of pension reform, an "emblematic policy" that the administration aims to implement by next year.
A commentary suggests the Cypriot government will face consequences, referencing a report on the Auditor General's letter to the Finance Minister concerning a bill that would allow Cyta to enter the electricity market.
By Chrysovalantis Andreou For the past week or so there has been a tense atmosphere both within Cypriot government circles and internationally regarding developments in the Middle East. At the moment, Cyprus is hosting within its coastal waters a notable defensive presence from the major powers of the North Atlantic Alliance (Nato). The United Kingdom, […]
The Cypriot government is moving to expedite a package of legislation that would significantly expand the state's power to intercept telecommunications, with MPs examining the proposals in the parliamentary legal affairs committee.
The Cypriot government has decided to scrap the first lady's personal charity, the Social Support Body, following public outcry over its complete lack of transparency regarding funds for needy university students.
The Cypriot government expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom for the absence of clear and timely assurance that British bases in Cyprus would not be used for purposes beyond humanitarian aid.
The Cypriot government publicly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom regarding the lack of 'clear and timely assurances' that British bases on the island would be used solely for humanitarian purposes.
The Cypriot government is pushing for a new bill that would grant the Attorney General the power to order phone taps without judicial approval, aiming for parliamentary passage before dissolution, though MPs remain unconvinced.
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou has demanded that the Cypriot government take immediate action to save the island’s tourism industry, which is suffering from declining bookings due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and a recent drone incident.
The Cypriot government announced that London has promised its military bases on the island will not be used for offensive operations, a statement reiterated by a UK spokesperson to President Christodoulides.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented the Cypriot government's latest housing policy measures, detailing a plan to build 2,500 new homes across Cyprus over the next two years to address the housing shortage.
British military bases in Cyprus are making the island a potential target in the ongoing Iran war, prompting the Cypriot government to demand their closure, a request the British currently see no reason to fulfill.
The Cypriot government has not yet received an official explanation for the arrival of Turkish F-16 fighter jets in the occupied areas, expressing its disagreement with the move and stressing that…
Italian officials seized a truck carrying over 10 million detonators and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, with transport documents indicating they were destined for Cyprus, prompting the Cypriot government to seek urgent clarification.
The Cypriot government is on high alert, monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East while coordinating the return of hundreds of citizens stranded abroad.
The Cypriot government has approved approximately €4.5 million in emergency compensation for farmers following the culling of around 13,000 animals affected by a rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.