Anastasiades welcomes EU stand on Varosha (Updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday welcomed a European Council decision calling on Turkey to respect UN Security Council resolutions on the status of the fenced...
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Conclusions of EU Council send clear message to Turkey, says defence minister
The conclusions of the European Council on October 1 send a clear message in all directions, confirming the full solidarity and determination of the European...
Turkey criticises EU for continued reference to sanctions
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Friday many areas of the European Union summit decisions concerning Turkey were “divorced from realities”, voicing concern about the...
Mixed verdict from political parties on EU decision (Update 2)
Political parties gave a mixed verdict to the EU’s decision not to impose sanctions on Turkey, with Opposition parties speaking of failure by the government...
Christodoulides calls on EU counterparts stand for EU values
Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides has called on his EU counterparts to stand up for the values of the union amid heightened tensions with Turkey. On...
‘Appeasing Turkey has been tried and has failed’ Anastasiades tells EU counterparts
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday called on his EU counterparts to turn their statements of solidarity into action, arguing that appeasing Turkey as regards its...
Cyprus eyes outcome of EU Council meeting to counter Turkey’s EEZ violations
The government is waiting for the outcome later in the week of the European Council which is expected to also discuss Turkey’s violations in the...
Anastasiades hopes Cyprus’ ‘voice is heard loudly’ at EU Council
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday he hoped Cyprus’ “voice is heard loudly” and decisions would be taken at the European Council meeting on Thursday...
Long-term Plan B needed to face EEZ crisis, government warned
By Elias Hazou The garden-variety playbook of condemning international law violations and verbal denunciations will not deter Turkey from challenging Cyprus’ sovereign rights in its...
Anastasiades backs summit between EU and the Arab world
President Nicos Anastasiades has supported the idea of a summit between the EU and the Arab world, to be held in February in Egypt, Government...
EU Council issues strong message about Turkey’s obligations
The EU General Affairs Council said on Tuesday Turkey’s accession has come to a standstill and no further chapters could be considered for opening as...
Anastasiades heads for Brussels
President Nicos Anastasiades leaves Monday afternoon for Brussels where he will participate in the European Council Summit on June 28 and 29. Among other items, the...
Anastasiades to meet Cameron in Brussels (Updated: adds Stefan Fule)
President Nicos Anastasiades will meet British Prime Minister David Cameron, during his visit to Brussels, Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides has told the Cyprus News Agency....
Pledge of EU aid boosts Cyprus credibility
By Peter Stevenson PRESIDENT Anastasiades’ argument that practical difficulties exist in implementing the terms of the bailout has been acknowledged by European leaders the government...
