Tag Archives: CYP

Statement by the EC, ECB, and IMF on the Mission to Cyprus

Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —   An EC/ECB/IMF mission has had productive discussions with the Cypriot authorities on the policy building blocks of a macroeconomic adjustment programme. The authorities and EC/ECB/ IMF teams made good progress towards agreement on key policies to … Read the full press release

Driving licences: Commission proposes reduced fine for Cyprus

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission decided today to amend its decision referring Cyprus to the European Court of Justice for not fully transposing the Directive on driving licences. Since the previous court referral decision in June (IP/12/642), Cyprus has notified … Read the full press release

Valcárcel at Nicosia informal council urges Member States to grant adequate funding for cohesion

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Valcárcel at Nicosia informal council urges Member States to grant adequate funding for cohesion The President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), Ramón Luis Valcárcel, intervened at the informal meeting of the Ministers responsible for Cohesion … Read the full press release

State aid: Commission approves Cypriot bank guarantee scheme

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised, under EU State aid rules, a Cypriot state guarantee scheme for credit institutions until 31 December 2012. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the access of eligible credit institutions to … Read the full press release

Better Spending and Effectiveness for Cohesion Policy to Deliver Growth and Jobs

Informal Council/Nicosia, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Effectiveness must be central to our discussions as we focus on Cohesion Policy investments clearly towards the creation of growth and jobs. This meeting takes place at a crucial point in time. The … Read the full press release

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Driving innovation and Growth in Europe

People 2012 Conference – University of Cyprus / Nicosia, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Demosthenous, Professor Christofides, Distinguished guests, It is a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening of today’s conference. I would like to thank the University … Read the full press release

Statement from the European Commission on the negotiating box on the next Multiannual Financial Framework presented by the Cypriot Council Presidency

Brussels, 30-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission takes note of the negotiating box which the Cypriot Presidency has proposed. This negotiating box is not supported by the Commission. The Commission remains committed to its proposal, which strikes the right responsible balance in … Read the full press release

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration From words to action: making “More Europe” a reality Meeting of COSAC Nicosia, Cyprus, 15 October 2012

From words to action: making “More Europe” a reality Nicosia, Cyprus, 17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen It is a pleasure to be here today with so many distinguished parliamentarians. As I have said many times before, I am firm … Read the full press release

Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Celebrating Europe’s extraordinary cultural heritage 5th European Heritage Days Forum in Cyprus Nicosia, 15 October 2012

Celebrating Europe’s extraordinary cultural heritage Nicosia, 17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 5th European Heritage Days Forum in Cyprus Dear Minister Mavrou, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be with you here, in Nicosia. I would like to thank the organisers, and … Read the full press release