Our View: Energy needs trump president’s Cyprus issue legacy
President Anastasiades made a rousingly defiant speech at the 14th Congress of the New Democracy party in Athens, at which he was a guest speaker, to justify his handling of ...
A giant leap of faith for Cyprus
In theory, Turkish Cypriots should be able to vote in the Republic’s presidential elections
There is election fever in the air in the Republic of Cyprus (RoC). Candidates are ...
Anastasiades hopes a Cyprus solution arises from ashes of Ukraine war
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday night expressed the hope that prospects for the peaceful resolution of global disputes, including that of the Cyprus issue, could come about from the ashes ...
UN says continues to work for solution of Cyprus problem
We continue to work with the parties trying to find a resolution of the situation in Cyprus, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq said on Tuesday.
During the ...
No retreat, Archbishop says in Easter message
Archbishop Chrysostomos in his Easter message on Sunday, which was read out in churches islandwide, spoke of the war in Ukraine and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus saying it would ...
In Easter message, president confident Cyprus can weather current crises
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday he wanted to send an Easter message of hope and optimism that Cypriots would weather the current global crises in the same way Cyprus ...
Anastasiades: If Turkey is genuine about talks, it must recognise Cyprus
If Turkey is genuine about talks to reunify the island, it must first recognise the Republic Cyprus, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday.
He was responding to earlier remarks by ...
Anastasiades and Tatar to meet at UN event Wednesday evening
President Nicos Anastasiades is set to attend an event Wednesday evening with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on gender equality.
The event under the aegis of Unficyp will take place ...
Anastasiades and Tatar to attend same event on Wednesday
President Nicos Anastasiades will attend an event on Wednesday the Ledra Palace, which will also be attended by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar under the aegis of Colin Stewart, Special ...
Nuland sounds death knell for EastMed pipeline (Updated)
Prospects for the EastMed pipeline suffered what seems like a final blow on Thursday as a senior US State Department official labelled it expensive and unviable, while making the case ...
Nuland’s visit is proof of US interest in Cyprus negotiations, Kasoulides says
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland’s visit to Cyprus is proof of US interest in resuming negotiations for a solution to the Cyprus issue, Foreign ...
Solution to the Cyprus problem needed now says FM
With the world facing geopolitical change, a solution to the Cyprus problem is needed now, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Monday.
Speaking to CyBC, Kasoulides said the current political ...
Scores of people on both sides march for more crossing points
One hundred and eight organisations, political parties, trade unions and NGOs on Saturday demonstrated for the opening of more crossing points under the banner: ‘For peace and a solution open ...
Greece, on 1821 anniversary, says it will continue to stand by Cyprus
The non-resolution of Cyprus problem is a great challenge for the island but also the international community, the Greek ambassador to the Republic Ioannis Papameletiou said Friday, adding that Greece ...
Turkey denies entry to Turkish Cypriot doctor and peace activist
Turkish authorities have reportedly denied entry to a Turkish Cypriot doctor and activist who is known for his work for the reunification of Cyprus and supports the opening of the ...
Leaders agree on action plan for women’s participation in peace process
The two Cypriot leaders have agreed on an action plan to ensure a more “equal and meaningful” participation of women in the peace process, the UN said on Wednesday.
A ...
‘No question’ of appointing new UNSG envoy (update 2)
There is no question at the moment of appointing a new envoy on behalf of the UN Secretary-General since the two sides do not agree on what that person’s ...
Tatar interview dismissed as another attempt by leader to push sovereignty rights
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s willingness to open an informal dialogue with the Greek Cypriot side was on Monday called “another attempt on his part to promote his positions ...
Tatar says he’s ready for an informal dialogue
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said he was ready for an informal dialogue with the Greek Cypriot side and suggests it take place in London, according to reports on Sunday.
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Security Council approves Unficyp mandate but regrets lack of Cyprus progress
The UN Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate for the peacekeeping force in Cyprus Unficyp until July 31, 2022 but expressed regret over the lack of progress in restarting formal negotiations, ...
UN says Secretary-General ‘is not the sole player’ in the Cyprus issue
The UN is trying to keep the two sides in Cyprus closer and reach an agreement for the benefit of all involved, it has said.
The situation Cyprus is in ...
Surrealism alive and well in Cyprus
Our leaders embraced illogical behaviour from the beginning and have never deviated from that path
By Christos Panayiotides
The word “surrealism” comes from the French words “sur” (on, above) and “...
Guterres: Continuing dynamics in Cyprus could render solution efforts unattainable
The possibility of securing a negotiated settlement in Cyprus has continued to fall from an already low level, and without decisive action, the continuing dynamics in and around Cyprus could ...
Desmond Tutu saw the danger of partition in Cyprus during his visits to the island
South Africa’s Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday aged 90, visited Cyprus on a number of occasions more than a decade ago when he chaired a group of global peacemakers ...