Cyprus

MTS closes business in Armenia

MTS closes business in Armenia

MTS has announced the sale of its business in Armenia to Cyprus' Fedilco Group Limited, the telecom company said. This involves the sale of 100% of the shares in MTS Armenia, as well as the sale of the MobiDram payment system, a …

Cyprus and Israel to build energy corridor to Europe

Cyprus and Israel to build energy corridor to Europe

Cyprus and Israel have come to an agreement to promote the creation of an energy corridor from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe. In addition to this, the EuroAsia Interconnector project was discussed at the meeting.

Cyprus celebrates Russian National Unity Day 

Cyprus celebrates Russian National Unity Day 

Solemn ceremonies were held in Cyprus in honour of the Russian National Unity Day and of Our Lady of Kazan holiday. The celebration was held in the city of Limassol near the building of the Honorary Consulate of the Russian …

Cyprus feels cost of Russian tourism deficit 

Cyprus feels cost of Russian tourism deficit 

A lack of Russian tourists and the ongoing energy crisis have crippled tourism businesses in Cyprus, with the country set to lose an estimated €600 million in income.  While Cyprus' beaches are bustling with tourists …

Israel to supply Cyprus with protective equipment systems

Israel to supply Cyprus with protective equipment systems

The Israeli Defense Ministry will supply its Cypriot counterpart with personal protective equipment systems that will be provided to Cyprus's military, according to a new agreement signed on Wednesday. The equipment provided …

Cyprus scraps all entry rules for tourists

Cyprus scraps all entry rules for tourists

Cyprus opened up its borders with no entry restrictions in April. Now the country announced that, from 1 June, masks are no longer needed indoors either, which means there are no COVID restrictions in the country anymore. Since closing …

EU looks for ways to ease anti-Russian oil sanctions

EU looks for ways to ease anti-Russian oil sanctions

The countries of the European Union (EU) have excluded the ban on Russian oil from the sixth package of anti-Russian sanctions, DPA writes with a reference to diplomatic sources. Further coordination at the international level is needed …

Cyprus to ease COVID measures

Cyprus to ease COVID measures

Cyprus is moving to ease COVID-19 restrictions as the key summer tourist season approaches, abolishing the outdoor facemask mandate and the obligation to show a recovery or inoculation certificate for work and shopping. Health Minister …

Alexis Heraclides: Greece should improve relations with Turkiye

Alexis Heraclides: Greece should improve relations with Turkiye

Strong anti-Turkish narrative misinforms Greek public, poisons Turkish-Greece relations. Greece should be willing to recognize Turkiye’s legitimate rights and interests in the Aegean Sea said a senior Greek expert for Turkish-Greek …

Cyprus to lift restrictions on vaccinated travelers in March

Cyprus to lift restrictions on vaccinated travelers in March

Cyprus will lift all entry requirements on March 1 for inbound travelers who have a valid vaccination certificate showing they received a booster shot, the country's tourism minister said. Cyprus currently requires individuals to …

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Cyprus region

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Cyprus region

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Cyprus region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 2 km, Reuters reported. It was centred 30 miles west-northwest of the …

Can Egypt become a global LNG power?

Can Egypt become a global LNG power?

Egypt’s long-suffering LNG industry is finally experiencing some success as it takes advantage of European gas market constraints and exploits regional geopolitical developments. Cairo’s dream of becoming a global LNG player was derailed by a combination of the Arab Spring, conflict with Turkey, and then COVID demand destruction

EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over unauthorized drilling

EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over unauthorized drilling

The Council of the European Union has prolonged the sanctions on Turkey over its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean for a year. With a decision shared with the public on November 11, the Council of the EU has announced that the …