#Antonio Costa

European Council President Antonio Costa wished Cyprus a happy Independence Day on Thursday, as the island marked 66 years since independence. “Congratulations and warm wishes for Cyprus Independence Day! Happy Independence ...

For Cyprus, respect of international law is not an abstract, theoretical principle, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday evening, adding that an effective multilateral system is of particular importance for ...

The government is hoping for a political decision to be made on whether it will be able to join Europe’s border-free Schengen zone “as soon as possible”, President Nikos ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday reiterated his readiness to take part in an expanded conference on the Cyprus problem, calling on the UN Secretary-General to convene a meeting at which ...

President Nikos Christodoulides met European Council President Antonio Costa at the presidential palace on Friday, with the EU’s next long-term budget, the Cyprus problem and regional developments among the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet European Council President Antonio Costa at the presidential palace on Friday morning, with the EU’s next long-term budget and the Cyprus problem expected to ...

EU finances, enlargement, migration, developments in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the Cyprus problem will be on the agenda when President Nikos Christodoulides meets European Council President Antonio Costa ...

European Council President Antonio Costa will visit Cyprus next Friday as part of his “tour des capitales”, during which he will visit the capital city of every one of the ...

Nicosia will be one of the stops on European Council president Antonio Costa’s annual ‘Tour des Capitales’ starting on Tuesday, focusing on defence, competitiveness, enlargement and support towards Ukraine. ...

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Sunday denied that there is only a “remote chance” of an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem being convened during the summer, as efforts continue ...

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to “seize the renewed momentum” to bring about ...

When he was campaigning for his election, President Nikos Christodoulides insisted that he would seek a more active involvement of the EU in the Cyprus problem. Superficially, this sounded like ...

European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday praised the hard work of both Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides during the island’s six-month term as the holder of the Council ...

Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union constituted an “extraordinary honour” and a “national mission”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, at the end ...

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday predicted stronger bilateral ties between Kiev and Nicosia, adding that Cyprus has stood by Ukraine’s side since the start of Cyprus’ presidency of ...

The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta ...

Invites were sent on Tuesday to leaders of the European Union’s 27 member states to attend a summit in Cyprus later this month. The invites were sent by European Council ...

The military support offered by four European Union member states to Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week is “a powerful example of European autonomy”, ...

The rapid response by Greece, France, Italy and Spain in sending military forces to protect Cyprus is a powerful example of European autonomy and steadfast solidarity, President of the European ...

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired ...

The upcoming informal European Council leaders’ retreat, focusing on competitiveness and the single market, was discussed on Tuesday between Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Council Antonio Costa. “A ...

Cyprus’ tenure as the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency comes at “a very critical moment for peace in Europe”, European Council president Antonio Costa said on Monday. ...

President of the European Council Antonio Costa will be in Cyprus on Monday, where he will meet President Nikos Christodoulides, as part of a tour of European capitals. The third ...

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday as part of the latter’s visit to the island. On Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Costa’...