Category Archives: Cyprus

Press Releases & News from Cyprus distributed via EuropaWire

Eurogroup statement on Cyprus

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup welcomed the new Cypriot Finance Minister, Michalis Sarris, and the information he provided on the situation in Cyprus following the presidential elections and on the policy intentions of the new government. The first exchanges with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

President Barroso on the result of the presidential elections in Cyprus

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

Brussels, 25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In my own name and in the name of the European Commission, I warmly congratulate Nikos Anastasiades on his election as the President of Cyprus. The Cypriot people have given Mr. Anastasiades a strong mandate to implement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Cyprus, European Union, Government, Politics

EuroparlTV signs 150th partnership with European media platform

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EuroparlTV has signed its 150th partnership in Strasbourg today, with the Cyprus News Agency. The partnerships are aimed at informing citizens about the activities of the European Parliament with the aid of reports from EuroparlTV. More partners … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Media

Speech: Review of the Cyprus Presidency – closing statement

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Maroš Šefčovič — Vice-President of the Commission EP Plenary debate/Brussels Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Madam President, I think we would all agree – as was very well testified to in this debate – that 2012 was one of the most difficult years … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Cyprus, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Το Ευρωσύστημα παρουσιάζει το τραπεζογραμμάτιο των 5 ευρώ της σειράς «Ευρώπη»

Posted on 16, January 2013 by

16-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ο Πρόεδρος της Ευρωπαϊκής Κεντρικής Τράπεζας (ΕΚΤ), κ. Mario Draghi, παρουσίασε σήμερα επισήμως το τραπεζογραμμάτιο των 5 ευρώ της σειράς «Ευρώπη». Η παρουσίαση έγινε με την ευκαιρία των εγκαινίων της έκθεσης «Το νέο πρόσωπο του ευρώ», η … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Financial, Government

Statement by President Barroso on the Cyprus Presidency of the Council

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission European Parliament plenary session/Strasbourg Strasbourg, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr. President, President Christofias, Honourable members, I want to start by thanking and also congratulating President Christofias, and through him all the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, European Union, France, Government, Politics

Debate with President Van Rompuy and assessment of the Cyprus EU presidency at the EESC plenary

Posted on 14, January 2013 by

14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will hold its next plenary session on 16 and 17 January. The session will include an assessment of the Cyprus presidency by Andreas Mavroyiannis, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs, on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Technology, Telecom

Speech Vice-President Rehn’s remarks at the Eurgroup Press Conference

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Eurogroup/Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jean-Claude. On Greece, I will also refrain from commenting in any way on the … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the President of the Eurogroup, Jean-Claude Juncker

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup took stock of the results of the recent troika mission to Nicosia, and exchanged views on the building blocks of a macroeconomic adjustment programme for Cyprus. I welcome the important first steps Cyprus is already … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg

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

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

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 →

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Driving licences: Commission proposes reduced fine for Cyprus

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

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 →

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The world needs EU Aid volunteers!

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Kristalina Georgieva — European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Workshop on “Best Practices on the assistance of volunteers in Civil Protection and Humanitarian Interventions” Cyprus, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Minister, Dear Colleagues, 1. Cyprus at the heart of HA … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Belgium, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society

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State aid: Commission approves Cypriot bank guarantee scheme

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

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 →

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

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

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 →

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Winners of first Marie Curie Prize announced

Posted on 5, November 2012 by
Dr Claire M. Belcher

Nicosia/Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The first winners of the European Commission’s new Marie Curie Prize for outstanding achievement in research were announced today at a ceremony in Nicosia, Cyprus. The three winners (details in annex) are Dr Gkikas Magiorkinis from Greece, … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

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 →

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Ancient History of Cyprus at the heart of Europe

Posted on 31, October 2012 by
Ancient History of Cyprus at the heart of Europe

An exhibition portraying the ancient history of Cyprus and the island’s everlasting character as a point of cultural interaction between peoples of the region, was opened today, October 30, in Brussels. The exhibition, which is held at the Royal Museums … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Cyprus, European Union, Government, Society

Presidency’s mid-term assessment, striving for a Better Europe

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis, presented today, October 23, a mid-term review of the progress of the Cyprus Presidency, during the meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs of the European Parliament (EP), in Strasbοurg. … Read the full press release →

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Twenty years of the EU Single Market

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

The EU Single Market was highlighted today as one of the European Union’s greatest achievements and was signaled out as a potentially crucial element for helping the EU achieve growth and create new jobs. The Cyprus Presidency, on the occasion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, European Union, Government, Politics, Society