February 6, 2026

Conviction of 2 European Citizens purchasing Greek Cypriot owned property in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus

Conviction of two European Citizens by Cypriot Assize Court in regard to fraudulent transactions related with real estate properties in the occupied by Tϋrkiye areas of the Republic of Cyprus

The Assize Court of Nicosia held a hearing on 09/05/2025 and imposed a prison sentence to two individuals who committed criminal offences related with Greek Cypriot owned property in the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. The first defendant was convicted to 2½ years imprisonment, whereas the second defendant to 15 months. [Read more…]

Temporary Position Clerk/Typist to the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the UN

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, New York, is accepting applications for the temporary position of one (1) Clerk/Typist under locally employed staff terms and conditions. The period of employment is July-December 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Certificate from a recognized Secondary School.
  • Very good knowledge of Greek and English.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Previous experience relevant to the duties of the position will be considered an advantage.
  • Integrity of character, confidentiality, organizational skills, responsibility, initiative, and integrity.
  • Appropriate U.S. work permit will be considered as an advantage.

[Read more…]

Προκήρυξη Προσωρινής Θέσης Γραφέα/Δακτυλογράφου στη Μόνιμη Αντιπροσωπεία της Κύπρου στον ΟΗΕ

Η Μόνιμη Αντιπροσωπεία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας στα Ηνωμένα Έθνη, Νέα Υόρκη, δέχεται αιτήσεις για πλήρωση μίας (1) προσωρινής θέσης Γραφέα/Δακτυλογράφου με τους όρους επιτόπιου προσωπικού. Η περίοδος προσωρινής εργοδότησης αφορά τους μήνες Ιούλιο-Δεκέμβριο 2025.

ΑΠΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΑ ΠΡΟΣΟΝΤΑ [Read more…]

Statement by the State Secretary and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris

 

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High-level Interactive Dialogue on Culture and Sustainable Development  

“Connecting cultures in the digital era”

UN Headquarters, 21 May 2025

 

 

Thank you, Mr. President,

Excellencies,

Allow me to begin by expressing the appreciation of my delegation to you, Mr. President, for convening this important dialogue today.

It is an honor and privilege to participate in today’s discussion. My presence is indicative of the importance that Cyprus’ attaches to the issue at hand.

Also, I would like to recognize the contributions to our discussions today by the members of the panel. [Read more…]

National Statement by Mrs. Iosifina Christodoulou, Commissioner for Gender Equality of Cyprus – CSW69

joseyCSW69 / Beijing+30 (2025)  –  United Nations, March 13, 2025

Mr. Chairman,

Cyprus aligns with the Statement delivered by the European Union, and the Statement of the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Allow me to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]

69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women – Side Event – March 11th

CONCEPT PAPER AND PROGRAMME

Trafficking in persons exploits women, men, girls, and boys of all ages; it violates fundamental human rights and offends human dignity. Trafficking in persons and violence against women and girls are deeply interconnected, as women and girls face higher risks of sexual and gender- based violence. [Read more…]

Statement by Amb. Michail – 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development

amb-social-development-2General Discussion – 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development

New York, 11 February 2025

 

Mr. Chair,

Allow me to extend our warmest appreciation to you, the Members of the Bureau and United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, for the preparation of the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development.

Cyprus fully aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]

Internship at the Permanent Mission of Cyprus

Undergraduate/postgraduate students may apply for an internship at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations in New York, throughout the year.

Applicants are required to:

(a) hold Cypriot citizenship,

(b) have completed at least a two-year university course (i.e. 60 ECTS), [Read more…]

Statement by the Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country Ambassador Maria Michail

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Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country 

79th Session of the GA, 4 November 2024

 

 

Mr. Chairperson,

It is my pleasure to address today the Sixth Committee in my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country and introduce this year’s Report of the Committee contained in document A/79/26, which was adopted on 18 October, by the Committee. [Read more…]

Statement by Mr. Theodoulos Pittakis – 6th Committee of the UN

Agenda item 86: “Protection of Persons in the event of disasters”theo-4-10-24

 UN Headquarters, 4 October 2024

 

Madame Chair,

As this is the first time I am taking the floor during this session, please allow me first to congratulate you, as well as the rest of the Bureau’s members on your election and assure you of my delegation’s full support and cooperation.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union and its Member States and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]