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Julie Davis: From Cyprus to Kyiv – A Diplomatic Transition

by News Editor

May 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made a significant decision, identifying Julie Davis, currently the US ambassador to Cyprus, as the new charge d’affaires at the US Embassy in Kyiv. This key appointment marks a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations, as relayed by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Thursday.

A Strategic Opportunity for Cyprus

The Cypriot government regards this interim appointment as a strategic opportunity to deepen strategic ties with the United States. Victor Papadopoulos, director of the president’s press office, emphasized on CyBC radio that Davis’ role enhances connections due to her robust relations with the Cypriot administration.

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Navigating Diplomatic Waters

This transition coincides with Washington’s efforts to mediate peace between Ukraine and Russia, following Bridget Brink’s recent resignation as US ambassador to Ukraine. Davis is anticipated to arrive in Kyiv early next week, maintaining oversight of US diplomatic activities in Cyprus simultaneously.

A Temporary Shift

Davis will return to her duties in Cyprus upon the Senate’s confirmation of a new US ambassador to Ukraine. Stay tuned for more on how such appointments shape international diplomatic dynamics.

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Cyprus Government Moves to Cut Electricity Prices

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 13, 2025

According to the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the energy regulator are set to meet this week to discuss a formula to lower the price of electricity.

This development comes from President Nikos Christodoulides’ remarks over the weekend, where he urged the EAC not to increase electricity rates. Christodoulides confirmed that he had a meeting with the EAC, asking them not to impose any increases at this juncture.

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The government spokesman emphasized that the current administration is committed to bringing down the price of electricity in any way possible. Letymbiotis noted that the state-run power utility and the regulator would make their own assessments based on the wider direction of the government regarding reductions in the coming time period.

It is worth noting that Cypriots pay the second-highest rates for electricity in Europe when adjusted for spending power, according to Eurostat data released last week. Only consumers in the Czech Republic paid more for their household energy bills than those in Cyprus.