President Christodoulides addresses the European Alliance of News Agencies conference

On November 12, 2026, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides delivered a recorded address to the conference of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), which is being hosted in Larnaca. In his speech, the President praised the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) for its role as a reliable and valid source of information, both domestically and internationally.

President Christodoulides emphasized the government's ongoing commitment to supporting the agency through both financial and human resource investments. He reflected on the history of the EANA, noting that the alliance was established 70 years ago to foster cooperation among European news agencies and to address common challenges in the media landscape. He highlighted that providing impartial news and protecting press freedom remain fundamental pillars of democratic society.

Furthermore, the President underscored that, seven decades after the alliance's formation, these core values remain essential, even as media organizations face increasingly complex modern challenges. The event continues to serve as a platform for international journalistic cooperation and the discussion of the evolving role of news agencies in the digital age.