In a message directed towards Berlin where the German government has announced stricter controls at all German land borders, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reiterated his position that Europe’s answer to the migration problem cannot be the unilateral abolition of the Schengen agreement.

Canada is drawing on Cyprus’ experience of accommodating the needs of women migrants and children and those fleeing regional conflict zones at a time of unprecedented global displacement, the Canadian envoy on women, peace and security said Wednesday.

High-ranking Hellenic Coast Guard officers have been appearing before the Greek Ombudsman since Monday over the fatal shipwreck off southern Greece in June 2023. 

The defense cooperation agreement signed by Cyprus and the US that outlines ways the two countries can enhance their response to regional humanitarian crises and security concerns has elicited Turkey’s condemnation.

Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Wednesday said he was formally charged with corruption in connection with a property deal, describing the move as politically motivated.

The alarming developments regarding migration, particularly following Berlin’s announcements of stricter controls at all German land borders, were central to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Vienna on Wednesday, where he met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

The promotion of cooperation in the fields of energy and infrastructure and regional developments were among the issues that were discussed during the meeting held on Wednesday afternoon between President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan.

Labor and Social Security Minister Niki Kerameus on Wednesday referred to the extension from Wednesday of the Digital Labor Card in tourism and catering, in an interview with Skai TV.

The “School Basket” has been included in the very strict law on profit margins, which if violated will result in a fine of up to 6 million euros, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos told Skai TV on Wednesday.

Greece’s request to the EU Directorate General for Competition, to be submitted in early October, foresees new guarantees of 1 billion euros in the context of Hercules III for helping banks clear out bad loans.

Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis emphasized at the opening of a climate change symposium that the climate crisis underscores the need for collective action toward a sustainable planet, involving everyone, including the Patriarchate and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Germany announced plans this week to extend controls to all its land borders and turn away more asylum seekers in a bid to reduce irregular migration in a shift from its previous open-door policy.

The crucial meeting on the progress of the electricity interconnection between Crete and Cyprus was concluded without any white smoke

After hesitation and reluctance, the European Union has reached a new pact on migration. It would be suicidal for national egos to abolish it in practice before it can even be implemented.

The benchmark of the Greek stock market slumped on Wednesday to a new month-low.

A poll released on Wednesday showed the ruling New Democracy (ND) maintaining a comfortable lead over rival parties, with main opposition SYRIZA falling to third place behind PASOK.

Few were surprised by the ousting of Stefanos Kasselakis from the SYRIZA leadership – it was entirely predictable.

The Jazzet Festival, the 1st Hellenic International Jazz Festival, debuts this Friday at the Petra Theater in Petroupoli.

AHEPA Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos sent an open letter on Wednesday to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos regarding the streaming giant’s decision to restrict the broadcasting of the ‘Famagusta’ TV series outside Greece, following pressure from Turkish authorities.

On an annual basis, total revenue increased by 16.8% to approximately 294 million euros.