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New cross-party political initiative says there is still hope for a federal solution

Evie AndreouSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019

By Evie AndreouSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 201901194

There is still a positive prospect for a settlement said the new initiative ‘Decision for Peace’ which launched its operations on Wednesday. The group, consisting...

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Veteran politicians launching movement to promote bizonal federation

Jean ChristouSeptember 3, 2019September 3, 2019

By Jean ChristouSeptember 3, 2019September 3, 201902589

By Jean Christou A new cross-party peace initiative ‘Decision for Peace’ is launching this week that for the first time has senior political party members...

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France to award the Legion of Honour to ex-foreign minister

Kristian ChrysostomouSeptember 5, 2018September 5, 2018

By Kristian ChrysostomouSeptember 5, 2018September 5, 20180128

Former foreign minister, Ioannis Kasoulides, will receive on Friday one of the highest honours that France has to offer – the Legion of Honour. The...

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EU membership failed to become the catalyst for a solution

Source: Cyprus News AgencyApril 30, 2018April 30, 2018

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyApril 30, 2018April 30, 201865 149

Fourteen years after Cyprus joined the EU on May 1, 2004, membership of the bloc has not proven to be a catalyst for a solution...

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Kotzias: new chance needed for Cyprus talks

George PsyllidesJuly 18, 2017

By George PsyllidesJuly 18, 201789 169

Greek Foreign Minister Nicos Kotzias said on Tuesday work must be undertaken to create a new, well-prepared chance to solve the Cyprus problem, charging that...

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Cyprob differences are small but important, Kasoulides says

FORMER STAFFApril 12, 2017April 12, 2017

By FORMER STAFFApril 12, 2017April 12, 201746 173

Divergences in outstanding issues in the Cyprus peace talks are small but important, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Wednesday, a day after meetings...

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Kasoulides discusses resumption of talks and four freedoms with Sir Alan Duncan

Source: Cyprus News AgencyMarch 16, 2017

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyMarch 16, 20170136

The Cyprus issue was the focus of the meeting between Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and the UK Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan, at the...

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Kasoulides to discuss Cyprus problem and Brexit with British minister for Europe

Source: Cyprus News AgencyMarch 14, 2017

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyMarch 14, 20178 136

Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides will discuss the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and issues regarding Brexit with British Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan,...

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Kasoulides slams Turkish side for ‘becoming unrecognisable’

George PsyllidesFebruary 23, 2017

By George PsyllidesFebruary 23, 2017291 132

The Turkish Cypriot side has become unrecognisable in recent days, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Thursday, “not wanting to talk, and wasting time”. “They...

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CoE drafting law to protect cultural looting and destruction

Staff ReporterJanuary 13, 2017

By Staff ReporterJanuary 13, 20171158

The Council of Europe has a crucial role to play in protecting cultural heritage and the Convention on Offences Related to Cultural Property, which is...

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Cyprus and Jordan sign visa abolition agreement

Source: Cyprus News AgencyDecember 16, 2016

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyDecember 16, 20161234

Cyprus and Jordan on Friday signed an Agreement on the Abolition of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports, and a programme for cooperation...

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‘Talks have not collapsed’ Kasoulides tells CoE

Evie AndreouNovember 25, 2016November 25, 2016

By Evie AndreouNovember 25, 2016November 25, 201623 136

THE settlement talks have not collapsed, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Friday, following the deadlock in the discussion on territorial issues between the two...

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Cyprus takes over Council of Europe chair on Tuesday

Source: Cyprus News AgencyNovember 21, 2016

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyNovember 21, 20162 150

Cyprus officially takes over the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers Council of Europe, on Tuesday in Strasbourg. Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, who has departed for...

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BoC Cultural sponsors Cyprus CoE chairmanship

George PsyllidesNovember 18, 2016

By George PsyllidesNovember 18, 20160143

BOOKS and replicas of old maps and engravings, worth more than €108,000 have been donated by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation to be distributed...

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News Podcast: Failed European foreign policy, Cyprus Rally, sustainable tourism

Rosie OgdenOctober 7, 2016October 7, 2016

By Rosie OgdenOctober 7, 2016October 7, 20162 73

The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...

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Kasoulides: solution must benefit both communities

Evie AndreouMay 15, 2016November 14, 2016

By Evie AndreouMay 15, 2016November 14, 20167 179

The joint declaration by the two leaders on the first anniversary of their negotiations was aimed at making it clear that the Cyprus talks are...

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Kasoulides says Turkey’s obligations to Cyprus made clear

Jean ChristouDecember 15, 2015December 16, 2015

By Jean ChristouDecember 15, 2015December 16, 201539 146

Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides on Tuesday welcomed the draft enlargement report for Turkey, as approved by the European Union’s General Affairs Council. In a press...

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Cyprus planning to buy patrol ship

Katy TurnerDecember 8, 2015December 9, 2015

By Katy TurnerDecember 8, 2015December 9, 201528 184

Cyprus is pressing ahead with plans to buy an offshore patrol vessel from Israel, reports said on Tuesday. According to daily Politis, the cabinet is...

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The spirit of Makarios in Anastasiades

Loucas CharalambousMarch 8, 2015November 3, 2016

By Loucas CharalambousMarch 8, 2015November 3, 2016102 148

By Loucas Charalambous I MUST admit I quite enjoy the foolish arguments used by our politicians and journalists when they attack the English, the Americans,...

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Our View: Cyprus is conducting its foreign policy in a naive way

CM: Our ViewMarch 5, 2015November 7, 2016

By CM: Our ViewMarch 5, 2015November 7, 201687 133

WE TAKE no pleasure in saying this but the comments by foreign minister Ioannis Kasoulides about Cyprus’ relations with the US, made in the wake...