Category: Cyprus News Agency

A protest outside the Foreign Ministry in Nicosia took place on Thursday afternoon, following an emergency call by the Global Movement for Gaza Cyprus, in response to the interception of the “Sumud” Flotilla and the detention of its crew by Israel.

Tension arose at one point when, according to statements by the event organizers to CNA, police forces, who were not initially present but arrived a few minutes after the protest began, moved towards the protesters and began to harass them. The organizers also said that the police used tear gas, referring to it as an “unprovoked attack.”

A police press officer told CNA that the role of the police at the protest site was to regulate traffic. “There was policing for security reasons, at some point the protesters stepped in the road, blocking one lane, the police closed the second lane as well, for their own safety and that of others using the road,” he said, adding that, according to the information he received, the road was reopened at around 8:00 p.m., but police forces remained in the area as a small number of protesters continue their presence.

Asked about reports of tear gas being used, he said the police had not received any such information and was therefore unable to confirm or deny the reports.

The protest was also supported by other organizations, such as United for Palestine and the Cyprus Peace Council, chanting slogans calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza, but also slogans against the stance of the Cypriot government.

In a statement to CNA, a representative of the Global Movement for Gaza Cyprus said that the protest concerned “the illegal interception of the Global Solidarity Flotilla Sumud by Israel in international waters, while Israel keeps Gaza under siege as an occupying power and essentially takes the flotilla’s crew hostage, a crew that they have branded as terrorists for wanting to deliver baby formula to a starving population, a crew that may very well face torture and humiliation in Israeli prisons as Israeli prisons are notoriously known well for that’.

She added that they also aimed to protest “against the Cypriot government for failing to abide by the International Court of Justice advisory opinion that all states should do everything in their power to prevent Israel from committing genocide”.

She also noted that the choice of location for the protest in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was a message to the government to change its stance and condemn Israel, to assist in any way the current flotilla that it can and assist future flotillas because there will be others.

Asked if they would attempt to set sail from Cyprus, he said that this would depend on the resources they could secure, but noted that this was the goal.

“States have a duty to protect civilians, prevent collective punishment, and uphold the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination,” notes the World Movement for Gaza Cyprus, explaining that “detaining the Global Sumud Flotilla crew and obstructing humanitarian aid, Israel is in breach of these obligations, and governments that remain silent are complicit”.

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Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will pay a visit to Cyprus from Sunday to Monday (October 5-6) to participate in the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, one of the leading international maritime events, and to hold meetings with the country’s leadership, including President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

On Sunday, Commissioner Tzitzikostas will meet with President Christodoulides in Nicosia to discuss the government’s priorities, as well as the challenges Cyprus faces in the fields of transport and tourism, which fall under his portfolio. He will also visit a project funded by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s financial instrument supporting the development of efficient, sustainable, and interconnected trans-European networks in transport, energy, and digital services, with Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeades.

On Monday, Commissioner Tzitzikostas will address the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, organized biennially by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping in collaboration with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, in Limassol. The conference brings together over 1,000 participants, including shipowners, shipping executives, regulators, and government officials from around the world. During the event, the Commissioner will meet with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, as well as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis. Additionally, he will meet with President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou.

As part of his discussions with Cypriot leaders, Commissioner Tzitzikostas will address key European issues that will be on the agenda during Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, including sustainable transport development, strengthening the tourism sector, and advancing the EU’s maritime policy.

Cyprus’ Parliament must take the lead in rebuilding the relationship between citizens and democracy, House President Annita Demetriou said on Friday, addressing the Cyprus Forum 2025. Addressing the same event, the French Ambassador highlighted aspects of participatory democracy in her country, while Cyprus’ Education Minister and a European Commission official underlined the need to strengthen active citizenship and democratic reflexes through education.

In a keynote speech, Demetriou pointed out the need to strengthen parliamentary institutions and democratic governance in Cyprus through transparency, accountability and citizen participation, principles she described as defining the quality of democracy.

‘Parliament is not merely the legislative authority of the state, but the guardian of democratic function, the place where arguments clash and solutions are sought for the benefit of the people,’ Demetriou said. She acknowledged, however, that public trust in institutions has been tested in recent years, a challenge that demands more openness and stronger mechanisms of accountability.

Demetriou highlighted reforms already under way, including the live broadcast of plenary sessions, with plans to extend coverage to parliamentary committees once regulations are amended. She also pointed to the introduction of a new asset-declaration system for MPs under stricter scrutiny, open access to legislative work, and the use of digital tools and social media to keep citizens informed.

The President of the House also stressed Parliament’s role in overseeing the executive, clarifying that such scrutiny ‘is not personal but purely political.’ She argued that democracy is not static, and that laws require constant review to address weaknesses and gaps, with citizen input considered essential.

Demetriou issued an open invitation for dialogue, underlining that some of the most creative proposals come from young people.

Ambassador points out Frances’ tools against ‘democratic fatigue’

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French Ambassador to Cyprus Clélia Sebrier Kolaczkow highlighted her country’s use of participatory democracy to bridge what she described as a growing ‘democratic fatigue.’

Speaking at a panel discussion, Chevrier Kolacko acknowledged growing mistrust between citizens and the state, reflected in voter abstention, resistance to reforms, and mass demonstrations. ‘There is a feeling that citizens are not heard and that democratic government is failing to deliver,’ she said.

To address this gap, she added, France has pioneered new tools. One is the Citizens’ Assembly, first launched after the ‘Yellow Vests’ protests. The flagship Climate Convention in 2019 gathered 150 randomly selected citizens representing France’s diversity. Over months of debate and expert consultation, participants produced 149 recommendations, more than 60% of which have since been integrated into national policy. A similar model was later used to address end-of-life legislation, leading to new bills.

The Ambassador said that these assemblies legitimize public decisions and ensure debates are not confined to politicians alone.

Another mechanism is the participatory budget, under which municipalities dedicate part of their investment funds to citizen-proposed projects. In Paris, she said, five percent of the city’s investment budget – worth millions of euros – is reserved for such initiatives, ranging from environmental projects to mobility and education.

Finally, she said that France has advanced open democracy by giving citizens access to public databases.

‘These tools strengthen transparency, encourage engagement, and help rebuild trust,’ Chevrier Kolacko said.

Cyprus Education Minister speaks on early citizenship and teacher reform

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The importance of instilling active citizenship from the earliest stages of education was stressed by Cyprus’s Minister of Education, Athena Michaelidou, during her intervention at the Cyprus Forum. She noted that citizenship is a fundamental priority embedded across school curricula, with particular focus on civic education and life skills.

‘We cannot speak about life skills if we don’t start cultivating them early, from preschool,’ Michaelidou said, stressing that children should grow up aware of their rights and familiar with values such as justice, freedom, and free expression.

The Minister noted that the effort goes beyond theory and is already being applied in practice with the key contribution of teachers. Training programs for educators on citizenship issues have begun, alongside workshops with experts for both students and staff. She also recalled that, with parliament’s decision to lower the voting age, the need to nurture democratic awareness throughout schooling has become more urgent.

Michaelidou also addressed the government’s plan to improve the quality of education through a new teacher evaluation framework. She clarified that this is not a punitive mechanism, but a professional development tool designed to provide teachers with growth opportunities and pathways for advancement beyond traditional administrative roles. ‘Our goal is to inspire teachers and create the right climate in schools so that learning outcomes improve,’ she said, calling on political parties to examine the reform proposal with consensus in mind.

EU must boost education and skills to safeguard democracy, says senior Commission Official

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The European Union must invest more in education and basic skills to safeguard democracy, empower young people, and enhance competitiveness, the European Commission’s Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, said speaking at the same panel discussion.

Warning that democracy in Europe is ‘under pressure’ from disinformation, election interference, and rising social tensions, Hansen argued that the response must begin in schools. ‘The EU’s future lies with young people, not just as voters, but as active citizens. The fight for European democracy indeed starts, therefore, in our schools, and even earlier, in early childhood education. It is in our classrooms and on our playgrounds that this battle will be won,’ she said.

She presented the Commission’s Union of Skills strategy, which prioritizes five core areas: literacy, numeracy, science knowledge, digital literacy, and citizenship skills.

She also said that a key concern is the teaching profession itself. With one-quarter of EU teachers over 55 and set to retire within a decade, Hansen warned of a looming shortage. To address this, the Commission will present a Teachers and Trainers Agenda in 2026, aimed at strengthening professional development and making the career more attractive.

Hansen praised Cyprus for its education reforms, particularly teacher evaluation measures under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan, and welcomed its decision to host an informal EU ministerial meeting on education in January 2026. She also called for strong participation in the upcoming European Education and Skills Summit in November.

Concluding, Hansen emphasized that Cyprus’ upcoming EU Presidency offers a chance to advance negotiations on the next Erasmus+ program and put skills at the heart of Europe’s agenda.

Commissioner Tzitzikostas visits Cyprus for maritime conference and presidential talks

Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will be in Cyprus on Sunday and Monday, where he will meet with Cypriot leaders, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation and attend the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, a headline event on the international shipping agenda.

On Sunday, the Commissioner meet with President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in Nicosia. They will discuss the government’s priorities, as well as solutions to transport and tourism challenges faced by Cyprus. Commissioner Tzitzikostas will also visit a Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) project with Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeades.

On Monday, Commissioner Tzitzikostas will speak at the Maritime Cyprus Conference taking place in Limassol. The conference brings together more than 1000 participants, including shipowners, shipping executives, regulators, and state officials from all over the world. The Commissioner will notably exchange with Secretary-General of the IMO, Arsenio Dominguez, and Deputy Minister for Tourism, Kostas Koumis. He will also meet with Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives.

During his meetings with Cypriot leaders the Commissioner will discuss major EU files, which will be on the agenda when Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026.

(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen – Tel.: +32 2 295 75 01; Anni Juusola – Tel.: +32 2 296 09 86)

Commission consults on revised State aid rules for better access to affordable housing

The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on the revision of the State aid rules to help Member States with affordable housing. This revision of the services of general economic interest (‘SGEI’) rules will address challenges related to housing affordability that go beyond social housing. The goal is to allow EU countries to support affordable housing in a faster and simpler way, by revising SGEI Decision 2012/21/EU. This will contribute to the Commission’s efforts to address European citizens’ housing needs, which will also include a proposal for a European affordable housing plan.

Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera, in charge of competition policy, said: “One of the major social challenges in Europe is the difficulty of accessing affordable housing. Tackling this issue requires joint efforts with different authorities contributing through a wide range of measures. From a competition perspective, we are responding to the requests from national authorities by submitting a concrete proposal for a review of the SGEI rules to facilitate the funding of affordable housing for public consultation today’.

Any interested citizen, business, public authority or association can contribute to the public consultation until 4 November 2025 via the COMP Website.

A press release is available online.

(For more information: Thomas Regnier – Tel.: +32 2 299 10 99; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)

Commission restricts the use of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams

Today, the European Commission adopted new measures restricting the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foams under the REACH Regulation, the EU’s chemicals legislation. This is an important measure that protects people and the environment from the risks posed by PFAS.

The restriction marks a major step towards the Commission’s objective to minimise PFAS emissions. Firefighting foams have been a major source of pollution in the EU. Without this restriction, around 470 tonnes of this kind of chemicals would continue to be emitted into the environment every year, contaminating soil and water. Additionally, firefighters would also continue to be exposed to PFAS present in the foams used.

A press release is available online.

(For more information: Thomas Regnier – Tel.: +32 2 299 10 99; Rya Perincek – Tel: +32 460 76 25 10)

Commission signs joint procurement contract for COVID-19 vaccines to ensure preparedness and protection of citizens ahead of winter season

The European Commission has signed on the request of 14 countries a joint procurement framework contract with the Spanish pharmaceutical company HIPRA. The participating countries will be able to order up to 4 million doses of the protein-based COVID-19 vaccine Bimervax®, as needed depending on national context and with no minimum number of doses to be bought. The contract will run for a period of up to two years, with vaccines ready for delivery in time for the current vaccination season.

Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, said: ‘With COVID-19 cases and new variants emerging, protection against these viruses is essential, especially for the most vulnerable. With today’s joint procurement, we are enhancing our preparedness and securing a supply of necessary medical countermeasures against the ever-present threat of COVID-19. This vaccine from HIPRA follows an end-to-end approach, from R and D to production, located entirely in Europe, strengthening our strategic autonomy and diversifying our portfolio of vaccines. We are committed to reinforcing our health security for a safer, healthier and better protected Europe.’

While mRNA vaccines are already available, this joint procurement contract increases the options for public health systems by offering protein-based vaccines. This type of vaccine contains fragments of a protein that is unique to the virus. These fragments are enough for the person’s immune system to recognise that the unique protein should not be in the body and responds by producing natural defences against infection by COVID-19.

An added benefit of today’s agreement with HIPRA is that its R and D, production and fill and finish are all located in Europe. This strengthens Member States’s strategic autonomy by shortening the supply chain and reducing reliance on third countries for production and export.

As of April 2025, 38 countries have signed the ‘Joint Procurement Agreement’, a mechanism at the EU level to jointly procure medical countermeasures on a voluntary and flexible basis. This mechanism contributes to EU-level preparedness for public health crises or pandemics.

More information can be found online.

(For more information: Eva Hrncírová – Tel.: +32 2 298 84 33; Anna Gray – Tel.: +32 2 298 08 73)

Heilbronn, Assen, and Siena win 2027 European Green Cities Awards

The winners of the European Green Cities 2027 Awards were announced yesterday afternoon. Heilbronn (Germany) will be the European Green Capital in 2027. The European Green Leaf, the award for smaller cities, went to Assen (the Netherlands) and Siena (Italy).

The expert jury crowned Heilbronn as the 2026 European Green Capital winner for successfully top scoring in air quality, water, noise, climate change adaptation and circular economy. The jury was also impressed by the city’s ambitious targets for 2035, as well as the regional collaborations that Heilbronn has built to further improve air quality and noise reduction.

Both Green Leaf winners, Assen and Siena, impressed the jury with their unique approaches to engaging their communities in the green transition. Assen was praised for strong commitment to circularity and climate change mitigation, and innovative waste management policies. The jury also recognised the significant CO2 reductions achieved through building retrofits. The jury commended Siena for its green areas and sustainable land use, as well as effective waste management systems. The jury recognised that the city achieved an impressive 61.4% municipal waste recycling and reduced landfill to just 1%.

The winners will receive a grant for further support in their green efforts: a prize of pound 600,000 for the Green Capital Heilbronn, and pound 200,000 each for the Green Leaf cities Assen and Siena.

This year, a total of 20 cities competed for the awards. An international expert panel of seven independent urban sustainability experts evaluated each application and shortlisted seven finalist cities.

Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall said: ‘The European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards each year recognise cities that strive to be at the forefront of urban and environmental sustainability. Cities that – simply put – lead by example. I am delighted to congratulate Heilbronn, Assen and Siena for having been awarded these titles for the year 2027. This is both a recognition and responsibility – you are our new ambassadors of the green transition.’

More information on 2027 European Green City awards is available online. A website on the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards website is also available.

(For more information: Maciej Berestecki – Tel.: +32 2 299 63 02; Maëlys Dreux – Tel.: +32 2 295 46 73)

The EU is mobilising emergency support to Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak

The EU is supporting the emergency response to the outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officially declared on the 4 September 2025 by the Congolese ministry of health. With 42 deaths recorded out of 64 cases, the current outbreak has a fatality rate of around 66%. The most urgent priorities on the ground are establishing access to the extremely remote areas and providing health response by medical experts trained in Ebola-specific equipment to help curb the spread of the virus.

The EU, through its Emergency Response Coordination Centre, has mobilised a diverse response package, including:

Deploying a specially equipped helicopter as part of the EU Humanitarian Air Flight operation;

Delivering a temporary office and accommodation set-up in the most affected Bulape province, hosting 36 healthcare experts for three months;

pound 1.8 million in emergency humanitarian funding to strengthen the first response on the ground by our humanitarian partners.

The EU humanitarian aid office in Kinshasa is closely monitoring developments and is liaising with its humanitarian partners on the ground to ensure rapid response in case of further transmission.

The EU’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has made tackling deadly filoviruses like Ebola and Marburg a top priority. In 2023, HERA signed a pound 7.4 million contract with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support clinical trials for the development of new vaccines and treatments. Through Horizon Europe, HERA is supporting several projects worth pound 36 million to develop early-stage therapeutics and rapid diagnostics, with more medical countermeasures being considered.

House prices in Europe continue to rise rapidly, according to the latest Eurostat data for the second quarter of 2025. Specifically, the average increase in the euro area reached 5.1%, while in the European Union it was 5.4% on an annual basis. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, prices rose by 1.7% in the euro area and 1.6% in the EU.

As for Cyprus, the real estate market shows a relatively stable trend. According to the latest Eurostat data for the second quarter of 2025, house prices in Cyprus do not exhibit the dramatic increases observed in other European countries. Compared to the previous quarter, Cyprus recorded a slight increase of 0.2%, following a 1.1% rise in the first quarter of 2025. On an annual basis, the increase was 1.0%, compared to 2.0% in the first quarter of 2025. The trend indicates a slight slowdown compared to previous quarters.

Regarding the other member states, the highest annual increase was recorded in Portugal (+17.2%), followed by Bulgaria (+15.5%) and Hungary (+15.1%). In contrast, only Finland recorded a decline, with a 1.3% annual decrease.

On a quarterly basis, prices decreased only in France (-0.2%) and Belgium (-0.1%), while the largest increases were observed in Portugal (+4.7%), Luxembourg (+4.5%), and Croatia (+4.4%). Eurostat notes that data for Greece is not available, and estimates for European aggregates were made using data from the Bank of Greece.

The Oceanography Center of the University of Cyprus coordinates a new research project on climate resilience in the Mediterranean

A transnational alliance of scientific institutions for the protection of the seas through the MedJICARP project

A new research project, led by the Oceanography Center of the University of Cyprus, aspires to change the way the Mediterranean monitors and addresses the impacts of climate change. With a total budget of pound 2,808,453 from the Interreg NEXT MED Programme and a duration of three years, the MedJICARP project brings together scientists and organizations from eight countries, with the common goal of strengthening the region’s resilience to the climate crisis.

The Mediterranean Sea in crisis

The Mediterranean Sea is very sensitive to climate change, warming 20% faster than the global average, with marine ecosystems already impacted. Issues such as rising sea water temperatures, increasing salinity and invasive species, are already affecting sectors such as fisheries and tourism. The eastern Mediterranean in particular, is a hotspot of rising sea water temperatures, and therefore, countries in this region are in urgent need of increased climate resilience and adaptation capacity. As a result of large-scale warming, it is expected that the frequency and intensity of extreme events will increase. Such events include storm surges, erosion, flash floods, and Mediterranean hurricanes (‘Medicanes’). Further, many coastal areas are vulnerable targets for maritime safety and marine pollution. To respond to scientific and societal challenges in the Mediterranean, there is the need for a sustainable and cost-effective multi-platform observing infrastructure.

What MedJICARP will deliver

MedJICARP aims to provide a platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned in operational oceanography for climate change monitoring. By combining expertise, modern equipment, and scientific collaboration, MedJICARP aims to:

Establish a transnational monitoring network of the marine environment, collecting and processing real-time data.

Develop forecasting tools for a better understanding of phenomena such as sea level rise and Mediterranean cyclones.

Strengthen civil protection and preparedness by providing authorities and relevant stakeholders with data for targeted adaptation measures.

Support fisheries and maritime businesses with reliable information to help them adapt to changing conditions.

Empower NGOs and civil society by providing access to data, educational tools, and collaborative platforms to promote adaptation policies.

Train and connect researchers and students by offering data and cooperation opportunities that will enhance climate research in the region.

Inform and raise public awareness so that citizens understand the impacts of climate change and actively engage in adaptation actions.

An international collaboration

The project brings together nine leading scientific institutions from eight countries:

University of Cyprus Oceanography Centre (Cyprus) – Coordinator

Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute – CMMI (Cyprus)

Hellenic Centre of Marine Research (Greece)

L-Università ta’ Malta (Malta)

Università degli Studi di Palermo (Italy)

Instituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale – Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (Italy)

National Council for Scientific Research (Lebanon)

National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Egypt)

National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies (Tunisia)

MedJICARP is funded by the Interreg NEXT MED Programme and aspires to become a reference point for regional cooperation in addressing one of the greatest challenges of our time.

Cyprus expects to receive a new request for second Gaza flotilla vessel to dock at Larnaka port, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the Cyprus News Agency.

Yesterday there was another request for a vessel carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza to dock to Larnaka port.

Letymbiotis explained that the Cyprus Republic could not deny a request from a ship in its territorial waters and with two persons on board needing medical aid.

The Spokesperson said that the two passengers have chronic medical issues and there were provided with medical assistance.

He added that the assistance requested was provided in accordance to all lawful procedures.

Letymbiotis also told the Cyprus News Agency that the Republic of Cyprus has proven in practice that it responds in a very catalytic manner to its humanitarian role, in accordance with international law and its international obligations.

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index closed at today`s stock exchange meeting as follows:

MEETING DATE: 03/10/2025

INDICES BASE VALUES: FTSEMed=5000, OTH

EURO (pound )

TRADED VALUE:

536.305,23

INDEX

VALUE

% DIFF.

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FTSE/CySE 20

174,240

-0,140

523.745,460

MAIN MARKET INDEX

235,240

-0,590

485.773,260

INVESTMENT COMPANIES MARKET INDEX

3.255,530

0,410

38.252,820

CSE GENERAL INDEX

286,920

-0,140

536.305,230

HOTELS INDEX

1.698,440

-1,100

2.988,820

ALTERNATIVE MARKET INDEX

1.893,400

0,350

50.531,970

House Prices Index recorded an increase of 1% in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary estimates of the Statistical Service, published on Friday.

The HPI for the second quarter of 2025 amounts to 113.99 units (2015=100).

Compared to the first quarter of 2025, the HPI increased by 0.2%.