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17-04-2024 20:49
Statements by the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the Special European Council
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, upon arrival at the Special European Council, today, in Brussels stated:“I consider today's Council to be particularly important, especially with regard to issues concerning the external relations of the European Union (EU). Finally, there will be a strategic discussion on the Euro-Turkey relations, something we have been aiming to for a long time. The juncture is significant, given the efforts of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-Gene...
17-04-2024 08:12
Speech by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood’s 90th Anniversary Event in London, yesterday
At the outset, I wish to thank the organisers of the event and the leadership of the Brotherhood for providing me with this opportunity to address and engage with all of you, with such a special audience.It is with emotions of joy and pride that I am here today in London to mark the 90 years since the foundation of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood. To celebrate 90 years of its continuous service to the Cypriot diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) and to the long-standing struggle for the freedom...
14-04-2024 12:45
Statements by the President of the Republic
Cyprus is not involved in any way whatsoever in any attacks or anything else, said this morning, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides.Replying to journalists' questions, upon his arrival at the Arodafnousa Palliative Care Center where the annual "Christodoula March" in support of cancer patients took place, the President of the Republic said: “As you can see the developments, the situation is very difficult. Our hope and expectation are that there will be no further escala...
09-04-2024 10:18
Statements by the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, referred today to the possibility of another visit to Lebanon, together with the President of the European Commission, regarding the migration issue.Upon arrival at the 14th Nicosia Economic Congress, in his statements to journalists, when asked to comment on statements made by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Ersin Tatar, the President of the Republic said, “I have nothing to comment on anything Mr Tatar says. We do not work through pub...
08-04-2024 09:45
Announcement by the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus on the appointment of Dr Christodoulos Patsalides as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising his constitutional powers, has decided to appoint Dr Christodoulos Patsalides as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).Dr Patsalides was appointed in March 2023 by the President of the Republic as his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs.With extensive experience in senior positions in the banking sector, he worked at the CBC and continued his career in the private sector, while in 2018-2019 he served as Chairman of t...
08-04-2024 07:48
The President of the Republic departs for Lebanon
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, departs for Lebanon today, April 8, where he will have a meeting with the leadership of the Lebanese Government on the issue of the increased illegal migration flows, mainly Syrian nationals, by sea from Lebanon to Cyprus.President Christodoulides will depart this morning for Beirut where he will be welcomed at the airport by the Prime Minister (PM) of Lebanon, Mr Najib Mikati.Afterwards, they will go to the Grand Serail (PM’s Office)...
05-04-2024 19:56
Statements by the President of the Republic
Depending on the results of his meetings on the issue of the increased migration flows, decisions will be taken that may not be pleasant either at home or abroad, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said tonight.In his statements to journalists in Larnaka, when asked to comment on the statements of the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Ersin Tatar, the President of the Republic said, “I read the statements of Mr Tatar. They certainly do not help create the climate we want. From...
04-04-2024 18:47
Statements by the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, will travel to Lebanon on Monday for a meeting with the country's leadership in relation to the migration issue, as he mentioned himself this afternoon.In statements to the press at Tochni, asked about the content of the proposals of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General (SG), the President said: "A specific proposal was made to me by the UN Secretary General. Others were present at the meeting, we were not alone. I responded posit...
02-04-2024 15:30
Statement by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the JRCC at a joint press conference with the President of the European Parliament, Ms Roberta Metsola
Dear Roberta, I welcome you today in Cyprus, here at the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC), on what has turned out to be a very sombre day.Early this morning we have learnt the news of the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers working for World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza, trying to deliver desperately needed assistance. WCK is one of our crucial partners in sending much needed humanitarian assistance to Gaza and on implementing the Amalthea initiative. I express our sincere c...
02-04-2024 15:00
The President of the European Parliament at the joint press conference with the President of the Republic at the JRCC
"Cyprus is Europe's primary gateway to the Middle East, Asia and Africa. And as we can see today, it is also the departure point for the critical “Amaltheia” initiative. What happens here is a precise translation of our European values; solidarity, peace, united in the defence of our common humanity.The situation on the ground remains desperate. Too many innocent people have died. Just this morning, we woke up to the tragic news of more aid workers killed. We must use all our resources to ge...
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