The Cyprus EU Council rotating presidency, due at the second half of 2012, aims to highlight EU relations with its southern neighbours and the Arab Gulf countries, Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Erato Kozakou – Markoullis has said. Accordin…
The visit of the Prime Minister of Israel to Cyprus will contribute to further strengthening of relations with Israel, Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou said on Wednesday. ``The visit is proof of the high level of relations between Cyprus …
House of Representatives Speaker Yiannakis Omirou has expressed his complete satisfaction over the result of his visit week long visit to Australia. In statements at Larnaca International Airport on his arrival from Australia, Omirou, who led a s…
Noble Energy Inc. announced a ``significant`` natural gas discovery in the Cyprus Block 12, offshore the Republic of Cyprus. In a press release issued on Wednesday, Noble says, ``the Cyprus A-1 well encountered approximately 310 feet of net natur…
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Tayip Erdogan on Thursday, has proposed that tension is avoided in the region and disputes are settled in a peaceful manner, according to UN sources. The two men raised th…
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has officially announced the resignation of Chairman Dr Tony Tan, the newly elected President of Singapore. He will leave the post today. Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for…
Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will visit South Korea for the very first time, as a guest speaker at Seoul Forum in October, according to the events organisers. Maeil Business Newspaper reported that Palin will make the opening…
Losing Singaporean Presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian has admitted his campaign was thwarted by weaknesses in strategy and that he failed to fully convey his message and policies to the public. Mr Tan speaking today about his losing campaign str…
Dr Tony Tan has been elected Singapore's seventh President, narrowly beating his closest rival Dr Tan Cheng Bock by just 0.34% of the vote. With such a small margin separating the two leading candidates a recount was submitted on Saturday evening…
House President Yiannakis Omirou discussed on Thursday with US Republican Congressman Michael Grimm the latest developments in the Cyprus problem. According to an official press release, Omirou expressed his appreciation for the positions of prin…