Why I visit the occupied part of Cyprus
By Christos Panayiotides Many people ask me why I occasionally visit the occupied part of Cyprus. There are many reasons. Most importantly, I go because...
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Cyprus problem at the heart of Christmas wishes
The Cyprus problem was at the heart of most parties’ Christmas wishes, as with every year, but the economy also got a mention. Ruling Disy...
The inherent contradictions in the Greek Cypriot positions
By Christos P. Panayiotides I HAVE identified a number of inherent contradictions in the positions taken by the Greek Cypriots in seeking a solution to...
President says we should not rise to Turkey’s provocation
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Monday Cyprus should not follow the course of action of provocation sought by Turkey. Reacting to a comment by a...
Reactions to Berlin meeting in Cyprus stick to party lines
Reactions at home to Monday’s three-way talks in Berlin – based on the joint statement read out by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres – essentially followed...
Leaders should remember their allegiance to the constitution
By Alper Ali Riza Last week it was the bond of nationality that exercised this column. This week it had to be the related concept...
Berlin meet an ‘important opportunity’, spokesman says
Monday’s meeting in Berlin between President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci is an important opportunity for the parties to see what the...
Lute holding separate meetings with the leaders (updated)
UN special envoy Jane Holl Lute is on the island for separate meetings on Saturday with the two leaders ahead of their meeting later this...
More GCs against a BBF than for it, undecideds hold small majority
More Greek Cypriots want a unified state than a bizonal bicommunal federation (BBF), the accepted basis for negotiating a Cyprus solution, according to a survey...
The time of reckoning has come
I feel the need and the obligation to express my concern for the lack of progress in resolving the political problem, which has beset our...
Survey shows some Turkish Cypriot flexibility over guarantees
Majority also still support federal solution By Esra Aygin Contrary to popular belief, the current guarantee system in Cyprus is not a sacred cow for...
Mass denialism in Cyprus is a way of maintaining sanity
Denialism is a person’s choice to deny reality as a way to avoid a psychologically uncomfortable truth. Denialism is an essentially irrational action that withholds...
Now is the time to stand behind President says spokesman
We owe it to all those who fought during the invasion to stand united behind our leadership, which is demanding the resumption of negotiations to...
We may all die in a divided Cyprus
By Sıla Uluçay It might be a little strange to compare the passing of Demetris Christofias to the death of Rauf Denktaş to explain my...
Set to remain a symbol of division
EVERY now and again a news item surface about the Church being in talks with an investor, nearly always American, who is interested in refurbishing...
Christodoulides briefs new Greek FM on Cyprus issue
Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides on Tuesday has his first official meeting with his new Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias, prior to the EU Foreign Affairs Council...
Lute discusses Cyprus talks resumption with Foreign Office officials
The UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Cyprus Jane Holl Lute met with Foreign Office officials in London, earlier this week. She discussed the current...
Political situation keeps Cyprus low on Peace Index
Cyprus was 63rd among 163 states and territories ranked globally according to their level of peacefulness, and the island ranked 30 out of 36 countries...
Monopolies, oligopolies and the state
Three elements which undermine Cyprus’ reunification prospects By Christos Panayiotides The growth of the Cyprus civil service since its inception in 1960 has been impressive,...
An agonising attempt to break the deadlock
By Christos P. Panayiotides THE Security Council, in its resolution 2453 (2019), requested the UN Secretary-General to submit a report by 15 April on the...
