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Kotzias says Greece takes initiatives to end its role as guarantor power
Greece takes initiatives to end its status as a guarantor power in Cyprus and contribute to the withdrawal of the Turkish troops from the island, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Tuesday, after meeting Cyprus’ President of the House Yiannakis Omirou, in Nicosia.
Migration Minister Highlights Refugee Rescue
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Greek migration minister Yannis Mouzalas has rejected accusations by Germany and other European countries that Greece is failing to defend its borders against mass migration, insisting that the refugees and other migrants trekking to Europe constitute a humanitarian crisis, not a defense threat.
PM Tsipras at EU-Balkans migration meeting
Acknowledging the need for a better coordination of issues concerning migrants and refugees, a European Summit on the Western Balkans Migration Route took place yesterday in Brussels, on the initiative of European Commission President Juncker.
President remains committed to finding a Cyprus solution
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades remains strongly committed to working tirelessly to overcome challenges and to reach a settlement of the Cyprus problem.
Greek FM Kotzias arrives in Cyprus on Monday
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will visit Cyprus between 26-28 October for talks with top government officials, the Archbishop, parliamentary parties and social players.
Fitch upgrades Cyprus to ‘B+’ up from `B-`
Fitch Ratings upgraded on Friday Cyprus` long term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) to `B+` up from `B-` with a positive outlook.
Migrants interview process continues in British Bases
Civil Defence press officer Olivia Michaelidou has told CNA that the irregular migrants who were rescued early on Wednesday morning off Cyprus` southern coast, are still being interviewed by the British Bases to establish the facts about their identity and origin.
Dr. Nicholas Negroponte to receive the Chian Federation’s 36th Homeric Award
The Chian Federation will present the 36th Annual Homeric Award to Professor Nicholas Negroponte, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Media Lab, which he directed for its first 20 years; and Founder of the “One Laptop per Child” non-profit association.
Oil and Gas companies express “great interest” for 3rd licensing round
Oil and Gas companies have expressed great interest to take part in a third licensing round to get the rights for hydrocarbons exploration in Cyprus` Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Yiorgos Lakkotrypis has said.
Greek FM arrives in Cyprus on Monday on a three-day visit
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will visit Cyprus 26-28 October for a series of talks with government officials and representatives of institutions and social organizations.