Following the withdrawal of DIKO from the coalition government, the entire cabinet submits its resignation but the President asks them to remain in place until March 15.

Cyprus parliament rejects the crucial privatisation bill, jeopardising the fourth tranche of a bailoutpackage from the Troika of international lenders.

The first meeting in line with Cyprus' 2010 Integrated Mobility Plan for Nicosia which promotes sustainable transportation solutions recently took place in the capital.

The further enhancement of cooperation between the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) and Qatar was discussed during a visit of the Ambassador of the State of Qatar in Cyprus to the Institute.

The hydrocarbons in the East Med could serve as a catalyst for broader regional cooperation and attracting potential investments, says the Defence Minister.

Ways to further develop the bonds between Cyprus and Montenegro, including the conclusion ofnew bilateral agreements on energy issues andtourism, were discussed during meetings the Foreign Minister had in Montenegro.

Art lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique collection of works of art from Cyprus, Greece and Europe, as of March 23, when the doors of Anastasios Leventis Gallery, in Nicosia, officially open to the public.

Private-sector deposits declined slightly in Cypriot banks in January, but still reflected broad stabilisation after 17 months of falls starting in June 2012.

The Council of Ministers approves the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in the first European programme for renewable energy sources in the armed forces of European Defence Agency member states.

Cypriots display a lack of trust towards European and national institutions, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey, giving the first place of their mistrust to political parties, with 91%.