Cyprus expresses ‘deep sorrow’ for loss of life in Egyptian fire
Cyprus expressed “deep sorrow” for the loss of life from the devastating fire in the Coptic church in Giza earlier in the day and sent its condolences Egypt.
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Ministry making demarches over Azeri president’s meeting with Tatar
The foreign ministry on Thursday voiced “disappointment and dissatisfaction” over a recent meeting between the president of Azerbaijan and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, and that Tatar was referred to ...
Foreign ministry used enlightenment funding to finance marathons – audit office
The foreign ministry used funds for the enlightenment of the Cyprus problem to finance a group formed to participate in a series of marathons for two years, an auditor-general’s ...
Iran says crew, including Cypriot, from seized Greek tankers aboard ships, not in custody (Updated)
The foreign ministry on Saturday confirmed that a Cypriot was among the crew of a tanker seized by Iranian forces the previous day.
Bur Tehran said later Saturday the crew ...
Boy reunited with Cypriot father 12 years after mother ran off with him to Philippines
The foreign ministry on Saturday said that a young man of Cypriot origin who had been residing in the Philippines for the past 12 years has been successfully repatriated.
Now 18 years ...
Former ambassador named SG of tripartite cooperation mechanism
The Council of Ministers has appointed Alexandros N. Zenon, former Ambassador and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to the position of Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat for ...
Cyprus reopens embassy in Kyiv, Cypriot citizens there invited to leave
The foreign ministry on Monday said that from Tuesday, the gradual reopening of Cyprus’ embassy in Kyiv would begin.
However, the ministry’s travel directive issued on February 15, in which ...
Cyprus taking ‘required steps’ on sanctioned Russians (Updated)
Cyprus, long popular with Russians seeking to shield their money from instability at home, said on Wednesday it was taking steps to conform with European Union sanctions on individuals considered ...
Cyprus still working to evacuate all of its citizens from Ukraine
There are currently 50 Cypriot citizens still in Ukraine as well as 10 Ukrainian nationals who have a permit for residence in Cyprus, foreign ministry spokesperson, Demetris Demetriou said on Thursday.
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US recognises Cyprus’ right to develop resources in its EEZ – state department
The US recognises the right of the Republic of Cyprus to develop resources in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the state department has said.
A spokesperson was asked by Greek ...
Diplomatic staff to hold 24-hour strike over appointment
Foreign Ministry diplomats will hold a full-day work strike on Wednesday over the appointment of a non-diplomat to the position of ambassador.
A written statement by government union Pasydy said ...
Ambassador appointment will not be rescinded, public service commission says
The Public Service Commission (PSC) said Thursday that it will not be going back on its decision to appoint a non-diplomat as ambassador, which stirred reactions within the diplomatic corps ...
Foreign ministry appointment prompts strike action
A 38-year-old man recently appointed as ambassador by the public service commission (PSC) despite not being a member of the diplomatic corps, has refuted claims of receiving favourable treatment following ...
Cyprus stays mum on participation in Durbin conference amid antisemitism row
Cyprus is reported to be among several countries that will not participate in September’s event marking 20 years since the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, according to sources cited ...
Audit office flags dodgy financial practices at foreign ministry
The Audit Office has flagged a series of dodgy financial practices at the foreign ministry, among others homing in on one particular employee who showed up for work for about ...