Compensation plan for Zygi fishermen nearing completion
A compensation proposal for professional fishermen in Zygi, who have faced restrictions on access to fishing grounds, is in the final stages of assessment and is expected to be presented ...
Cyprus presidency highlights progress on future of EU fisheries policy
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Monday highlighted progress made during Cyprus’ EU presidency on the future of European fisheries, funding for the sector and preparations for the next phase of ...
EU launches OceanEye initiative as US scales back ocean monitoring programmes
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled OceanEye, a new initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s role in global ocean monitoring, with Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis saying the announcement ...
Cyprus pushes for tailored EU strategy for coastal communities
The main directions of the European Union’s upcoming strategy for coastal communities were discussed on Wednesday during a meeting between EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis and ...
EU agriculture ministers set to convene for informal talks in Nicosia
The European Union ministers of agriculture and fisheries will meet in Nicosia for informal talks focused on strengthening the EU’s agri-food sector on Monday and Tuesday.
The meeting, held ...
How Commissioner Kadis can turn a fishing depth limit into a Mediterranean success story
The Mediterranean Sea has always been more than a stretch of water. As a cradle of civilisation and a source of food, jobs and identity for the people who live ...
Cyprus’ relations with neighbours ‘can aid fight against illegal fishing’
Cyprus’ close relations with most of its neighbours can aid the European Union’s fight against illegal and unregulated fishing when it takes over the Council of the European Union’...
Cyprus seen as ‘stable pole’ for EU maritime strategy
Cyprus’ geopolitical location and its good relations with neighbouring countries make it a “stable pole” in the region, well positioned to facilitate discussions on EU maritime protection strategies during its ...
EU commissioner Kadis praises bloc’s fisheries management
European fisheries commissioner Costas Kadis on Monday praised the European Union’s management of its fisheries during a trip to Limassol.
He highlighted the work of the European fisheries control ...
President meets EU Fisheries Commissioner Kadis
President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, for talks at the presidential palace on Friday morning.
During the meeting, Kadis briefed Christodoulides on current plans ...
Cyprus’ European Commission nominee outlines priorities ahead of hearing
The oceans and fisheries European commissioner nominee Costas Kadis has presented his answers in writing ahead of his November 6 hearing at the European Parliament, outlining his priorities for the viability ...