This section contains news items, press releases and statements produced and delivered by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office as well as the British High Commission, Cyprus. You will also be able to find articles and speeches by ministers and officials of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Recent news and events

Prime Minister reiterates support for Turkey’s EU bid 17 March 2010

Prime Minister Gordon Brown reiterated the UK’s support for Turkey’s bid to become part of the European Union as he met the Turkish Prime Minister yesterday.

BHC team runs for Sport Relief 17 March 2010

On Sunday, 21 March, at 11 am a group of runners from the British High Commission will be taking part in the Sports Relief “Run A Mile”

UK Cyprus co-operation on road safety 15 March 2010

The British High Commissioner Peter Millett and the Minister for Communications and Works, Mrs Erato Kozakou-Markoulli discussed the important issue of road safety awareness on 12 March 2010.

Celebrating Commonwealth Day 07 March 2010

Commonwealth Day is an annual event designed to promote awareness of global issues, and understanding of the work of the Commonwealth in improving the lives of its citizens.

Grand charity event raises €24,000! 04 March 2010

On Friday 26 February 2010, the British High Commissioner and Mrs Millett attended a Grand Charity Event held by the Peace and Harmony Freemasonry Lodge of Paphos at the Capital Coast Resort to raise money for “Help for Heroes”.