Experts in Russia present Cyprus as another safe option for Russian companies. Meanwhile, 200 Russians are flying from Larnaca to Moscow today with Aeroflot. Russian companies seem to see Cyprus as a safe haven for them to continue operating in the midst of sanctions imposed on Russian-owned companies. Typical is the case of the giant […]
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N. Anastasiadis: As Cypriots we understand the wound of the Ukrainian people
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis, had a meeting with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, who is paying a one-day official visit to Cyprus. The two leaders’ private meeting was followed by extended talks between the delegations of the two sides, after which the two Presidents made statements to the media. […]
N. Anastasiadis in S. Arabia tomorrow
The latest developments, as unfolding in the last 24 hours after the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, but also the important geostrategic role of Cyprus in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region will be on the agenda of the contacts that the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos will have next week. Anastasiadis. Tomorrow, Monday, […]
Cyprus: The Embassy of Cyprus in Kiev is suspended
The suspension of the operation of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Kiev was decided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. The Cypriot Foreign Minister calls on the Cypriot citizens who are still in the country, to stay in their homes, in safe havens or other safe places, until the situation […]
Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Cyprus did not oppose Russia’s secession from SWIFT
Cyprus has not opposed any EU sanctions on Russia, including cutting the country off of the international SWIFT payment system, Finance Minister Konstantinos Petridis said in a Twitter post, according to sigmalive. “EU leaders have responded to illegal Russian military action in Ukraine with economic sanctions on Russia. In the name of EU unity and […]
I. Kasoulidis: Sanctions in Russia may have consequences in Cyprus as well
Developments are sad and contrary to international law. These are military operations inside Europe, something we had avoided since the end of World War II, said in a written statement the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulidis. He points out that according to the picture we have so far, we condemn the military […]
On Turkish line, Lavrov twice spoke of ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made references to the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” without proposing the so-called, in order to justify Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and the secession – the declaration of independence of two regions. Is it a blunder? Is it an attempt to find an excuse for Russia’s policy towards Ukraine? Or […]
Cyprus will be represented by K. Mitsotakis at tomorrow’s meeting of the European Council in Brussels
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis, had a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in view of the extraordinary European Council that will take place tomorrow in Brussels. During their communication, Mr. Anastasiadis informed Mr. Michel that he is in Dubai in view of the International Day […]
Cyprus: We support Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity
In the light of developments in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus reiterates its support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Minister points out that any actions that violate the country’s territorial […]
M. Schoinas in Cyprus for the refugee
The Vice-President of the European Commission visited the Green Line and co-signed a memorandum of cooperation with the EU on better refugee management. Strengthening funding to Cyprus and mobilizing all available European Commission units and services to assist in the management of refugee flows includes the memorandum of cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and […]