Tag: Cyprus

UK Moves to Restrict Meat and Dairy Imports After FMD Outbreak in Cyprus

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Republic of Cyprus is experiencing an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, so it defers clearance of the...

How Close Is Cyprus to Running Dry as Reservoir Levels Crash to Historic Lows?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The island's reservoirs hit record lows even before the commencement of the annual tourist season. Cypriots have warned that...

Cyprus in the Spotlight: Will Infrastructure Keep Pace with EU Presidency Travel Peaks?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Cyprus’s first major ministerial event of its EU Council presidency began on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Environment and climate...

Cyprus debates EU housing affordability

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
EU Housing Ministers debate affordability under the Cyprus Presidency. Also, flags impact labour mobility. Affordable housing was thrust into the...

Missing Tycoon Found Dead in Cyprus: What Really Happened?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
A body thought to be a missing oligarch had been found in British-controlled territory in Cyprus. Russian reports claimed the...

Cyprus gives full consent to Pillar 2 Side-by-Side safe harbours as OECD BEPS framework advances

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Cyprus has endorsed its full support for safe harbour rules. That refers to the Pillar 2 Side-by-Side (SbS) arrangement...
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How Cyprus Plans to Reverse Brain Drain With Its New Repatriation Strategy

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On May 21, 2025, President Christodoulides launched a government initiative in London with the aim of luring Cypriot migrants...

Cyprus and Malta Warn EU Russia Sanctions Could Hit Legitimate Maritime Trade

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Discussions are in progress on further tightening sanctions against Russia. This includes the possibility of implementing a blanket ban...

Mediterranean & Cyprus holidaying jumps 23% for Brits

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
All-inclusive family packaged outbound visits from the UK have reflected a significant quantum increase. These are for popular holiday...

Record Tourism Growth Across Europe in 2025: France Drives Visitor Spending Boom

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
France, besides Spain, joined the UK, Malta, Cyprus, Portugal, Hungary, and some other destinations to lead tourism growth. This...

Is the Mediterranean Entering a New Port Era? Piraeus’s Resilience and Cyprus’s Rapid Shipping Growth

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Greece’s Piraeus ranks itself as the 5th largest container port, holding that position despite the severe disruptions caused by...

How Might UK–Cyprus Cooperation on Security Shape the Next Phase of Cyprus’s Tourism Industry?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The United Kingdom (UK) and Cyprus have recently developed an e-learning platform. This is aimed at boosting security within...

The EU & G7 weigh a ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The Group of 7 countries and the European Union are currently in talks to replace a price cap on...

Is the UK’s New Defence Push Making Cyprus Its Most Important Regional Partner?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Two Commonwealth nations are coming together to support each other.   Britain stressed the importance of its cooperation with the Republic...

Is a New UK–Cyprus Defence Pact Reshaping Power Dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth nations of the UK and Cyprus come together on a remarkable journey of cooperation.   Britain stressed the importance...

Is Cyprus Turning a Historic Rift Into a New Diplomatic Opening with Turkey?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell attempted to open a back-door channel to Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this...