Europe
EU Commissioner Rules Out Relaxation of Foot-And-Mouth Measures in Cyprus
Oliver Varhelyi says EU rules will be fully applied while efforts continue to encourage adoption of the same standards across the island
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SOCIAL LENS
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cullings: Várhelyi to Draw the Lines Today
“If we do not follow the legislation on culling, the EU will ban our halloumi exports,” warned the president of the Veterinary Association.
Europe
Commission Disburses €21.2 million to Cyprus Under NextGenerationEU Grants
Grant linked to reforms in public administration, justice, transport, tourism, education, health and energy-efficient renovations.
Europe
Eurostat: Cyprus Close to EU Average in E-Government Use in 2025
Just over 70% of people (16-74) in Cyprus use public websites or apps, compared to the EU average of 72%. The lowest use was recorded in Romania, where less than one in four citizens use public digital services, while Denmark came top of the table with a remarkable 98% usage.
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Transatlantic Alliance: Separation Without Divorce
The United States remains the most powerful member of NATO, yet the alliance that once followed Washington almost instinctively now appears more cautious and politically distant. Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes connected to Iran has revealed a deeper shift in the transatlantic relationship. NATO has not collapsed, but the automatic alignment that once defined the alliance no longer seems guaranteed.
