‘Important developments’ on Cyprob
The three most significant outcomes of the informal Geneva conference were the appointment of a UN personal envoy, the scheduling of a new meeting in July, and a joint letter ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: President Christodoulides, the smartest kid in the classroom
THE MORE I see Prezniktwo in action the more he reminds me of an insecure schoolkid constantly seeking the approval and praise of the grown-ups by boasting about his perfect ...
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No names discussed for new UN Cyprus envoy
Greek Cypriots would have ‘no problem’ with Holguin
No specific names were mentioned during official discussions regarding the appointment of a new United Nations envoy to Cyprus during this week’...
Lack of talks on Cyprus problem solution ‘worrying’, Turkish Cypriot opposition says
The lack of steps taken towards a resumption of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem at the enlarged meeting in Geneva earlier this week is “particularly worrying for the Turkish ...
Christodoulides: what was avoided at Geneva was also important
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday stressed the importance of “what was avoided” at the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem which took place in Geneva earlier in the week.
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Cyprus president, EU’s Costa discuss key issues in Geneva meeting
The informal extended Geneva meeting on the Cyprus problem, the EU’s role in the process and EU – Turkey relations were discussed on Wednesday by the Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides ...
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Christodoulides meets Fidan, Tatar calls for cooperation on first night in Geneva
President Nikos Christodoulides held a one-on-one meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following the six-party meal which officially kicked off the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the ...
All set for Tuesday’s meeting in Geneva on Cyprus problem
The enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem will take place in Geneva at midday on Tuesday, where President Nikos Christodoulides hopes for an agreement to resume stalled negotiations for a ...
Programme announced for Geneva enlarged Cyprus meeting
The “unofficial” programme for the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the Swiss city of Geneva next week was announced by the United Nations on Monday.
The meeting will ...
Kombos heads to Geneva for Human Rights Council meeting
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is travelling to Geneva on Sunday to participate in the High-Level Meeting of the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, which begins on Monday.
A ...
Climate protester glues hand to podium during Swiss TV debate
A climate activist glued his hand to a TV presenter’s podium during a public election debate in centre of the Swiss city of Geneva on Sunday, sparking jeers and ...
Tatar to tell Lute: no recognition, no formal negotiations
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar says he will tell the UN Secretary-General’s envoy Jane Holl Lute at their upcoming meeting that formal negotiations on Cyprus can only take place ...
Details expected soon of Lute’s next visit
Cyprus is expecting to be told soon of when the UNSG’s special representative Jane Holl Lute will return to the island.
Lute visited Greece last week and was in ...
Guterres cites Cyprus issue as example of his tenacity in bid for reappointment
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted that conflict prevention and mediation was a key element of his activities and gave the example of the Cyprus 5+1 informal meeting that took place in ...
Tatar slams Anastasiades’ ‘anachronistic’ mentality
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday criticised President Nicos Anastasiades for having an “anachronistic and domineering mentality” over references in his Easter message to his Turkish Cypriot “compatriots”.
Tatar, ...
In Easter message, Anastasiades slams Turkey, says winning Covid battle
For the second year running, President Nicos Anastasiades told locked-down Cypriots he hoped this would be the last Easter that was overshadowed by the pandemic.
In his Easter televised address ...
Next 5+1 meeting should be at Ledra Palace in Nicosia
It was well known that common ground was beyond the reach of the protagonists at the 5+1 conference on Cyprus. It was a fool’s errand, but it went ahead regardless ...
Koushos: We can’t start again from scratch
Government spokesman Kyriacos Koushos said on Friday that any prospects for a positive result that would allow the restart of substantive talks on the Cyprus problem depended on the Turkish ...
Erdogan says he does not expect results from next UN-led Cyprus talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he does not believe a United Nations-led meeting on restarting peace talks for the ethnically split Cyprus will yield results.
On Thursday, the ...
Anastasiades: Turkish side’s positions violate UN mandate for a settlement
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday that Turkish Cypriot and Turkish positions for the resumption of talks violate the UN mandate for a settlement.
Speaking to reporters in Geneva at ...
Leaders lay out their positions to Guterres in Geneva
By Evie Andreou in Geneva
The two leaders had the opportunity to each explain to UN Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres their visions for the future of the island during the ...
Nearly half think Geneva summit will worsen things for Cyprus – poll
Ruling Disy appears to have it in the upcoming parliamentary elections – or at least that is the perception among the public – while a substantial percentage are not upbeat about the ...
Neophytou warns of possible Turkish ‘tactics’ at Geneva talks
Turkey might, as a tactic, state at the Geneva Cyprus summit that it is willing to discuss a federal solution, Disy leader Averof Neophytou warned on Thursday, warning that an ...
EU not participating in Cyprus conference but will hold bilateral meetings
The EU has not received an invitation to participate in the informal five-plus-one summit on Cyprus in Geneva next week but an official will be there to monitor developments, it ...