The upgrade of the credit rating of the Republic of Cyprus by one notch, from “BBB-” to “BBB” was announced by the relevant decision published last night, Friday, September 2, 2022, by the international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, which determined the outlook of the Cypriot Economy as stable. Standard & Poor’s justifies its […]
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Cyprus: Anastasiades-Metsolas meeting next week in Nicosia
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis, is scheduled to meet with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, next week. As stated in a written statement by the director of the press office of President Anastasiades, during their meeting, which will take place on Friday September 9 at the Presidential Palace, […]
Nicosia nails Turkey for an embargo against Russia
Nicosia blames its EU partners and Washington for Turkey’s actions aimed at undermining the embargo imposed against Russia. The Foreign Minister speaking to his partners during the last informal Council, spoke of a second case of Halk Bank. It was prompted by Turkey’s moves to secure exemptions on behalf of steel company MMK Metalurji, which […]
Mitsotakis and Anastasiadis at the handover ceremony of the Embraer government aircraft
As of today, Cyprus has its own government aircraft at its disposal after the official handover ceremony held at the 112th Fighter Wing, in Elefsina, and its donation by the Greek Government to the Republic of Cyprus in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis. “I […]
Letter of condemnation of Turkey’s actions from the Spanish prime minister to the Cypriot president
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterates the condemnation of the Spanish government for any unilateral actions that endanger stability in the region, including the ongoing illegal actions by Turkey in the closed area of ​​Varosia. In his reply letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, Mr. Sanchez expresses the hope for […]
Cyprus is against the complete abolition of visas for Russian citizens
According to yesterday’s GYMNICH, the majority of member states, including Cyprus, opposed the complete abolition/ban of issuing visas to Russian citizens, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs states in a statement. In the same announcement it is emphasized that instead, there was consensus in principle for the suspension of the existing agreement with Russia for […]
I. Kasoulidis: Taking measures against the Putin regime that will not harm the Russian people
The importance of taking measures directed against the Putin regime, without harming or having a negative impact on the Russian people, was highlighted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulidis. During the work of the informal Council of EU Foreign Ministers (Gymnich) held in Prague and regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine […]
Cyprus: The civil aircraft donated by the Hellenic Republic is handed over to the Republic of Cyprus
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis, is going to Athens tomorrow, and on Friday, September 2, he will have a meeting with the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The meeting of President Anastasiades with the Prime Minister of Greece will take place at 10.30 am at Megaros Maximos. The President of […]
Cyprus: With the optional use of masks and a recommendation for testing, the return of students to schools
With optional use of the protective mask and a recommendation to students and teachers for a self-diagnosis test (self-test) or rapid antigen detection test (Rapid test) before their return to the school units, the start of the new school year in Cyprus is about to take place, as the Minister of Health of Cyprus, Michalis […]
N. Anastasiadis: Cyprus continues to implement its energy program despite Turkey’s threats
Arrangements are being made for a meeting with the UN Secretary-General next September, said the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis. In his statements to journalists, on the sidelines of the commemoration of the hero Michalakis Paridis, in Anafotia, President Anastasiades, when asked if during his upcoming visit to New York in view […]
