‘Critical week ahead for Cyprus’
The upcoming week holds critical importance for Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday ahead of the UN Secretary-General personal envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin’s upcoming ...
UN Cyprus envoy Holguin to meet EU Council president
UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres’ personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Holguin will meet President of the European Council Charles Michel and the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, ...
Turkish Cypriot side says it is “painted” badly, despite denying chance of Cyprus talks
The Turkish Cypriot side on Sunday denied claims that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for either a trilateral or multilateral meeting on the Cyprus problem.
They also denied that ...
Living as enclaved became an artist’s inspiration
A new exhibition marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion with very personal memories of a Karpasia artist
Toula Liasi’s personal story is testament to the lives of those few ...
Cyprus’ malaise down to solely blaming outsiders
First in a series of articles by retired ambassador and former permanent secretary of the foreign ministry, Andreas Pirishis who looks at the Cyprus problem from the viewpoint of a ...
The mother of all betrayals
The Annan experience was devastating for Turkish Cypriots. Who can blame them for being cynical about future talks?
If we take August 1960 as the year of the shotgun wedding between ...
Our dream is to unite this island
After being apart for nearly 30 years, in April 2003, we were finally able to meet our parents’ childhood friends.
I was lucky to grow up in an open-hearted family. Mum’s ...
Christodoulides creates ‘political group’ for Cyprus problem
A “political group” for the Cyprus problem has been created by President Nikos Christodoulides, it was revealed on Friday.
The group’s creation was announced by government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis ...
‘You took a sh*t on this country!’
Tensions were raised in northern Cyprus’ ‘parliament’ on Monday as ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu spoke on the state of play regarding the Cyprus problem.
Ertugruloglu’s speech had enjoyed a ...
‘Specific plan’ for positive developments on Cyprus problem
The Greek Cypriot side has a specific plan for how positive conditions could be created for everyone involved in efforts for a Cyprus solution, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.
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Annan Plan: 20 years since the momentous no
Opinions on the possible Cyprus solution remain as divisive now as they did 20 years ago
Next week marks the 20th anniversary of the referendums on the Annan Plan, the events ...
‘TRNC must be an independent state’ says Tatar
The resumption of Cyprus talks can only begin with confirmation of the Turkish Cypriot policy based on sovereign equality and equal international status, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar repeated on ...
Tatar: ‘One tiny mistake’ could turn Cyprus into Gaza (updated)
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said in an interview with British newspaper the Daily Telegraph that “one tiny mistake” could turn Cyprus into “a new Gaza”.
He said, “a mistake ...
Our View: Target date is needed for conclusion of Cyprob talks
Turkish Cypriot opposition politicians made some very pertinent points regarding a new peace process, in an article published in the last Sunday Mail, which the Greek Cypriot leadership should take ...
Cyprus, Greece share common goals on Cyprus problem, says President
Cyprus and Greece share common goals and aspirations regarding the need to resume talks on the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said after meeting Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis on ...
Tatar says will not be forced to accept UNSG proposals
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Tuesday rubbished reports that he will be forced to accept UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ proposals during their upcoming meeting in New York.
He ...
Interior Minister sees signs of solution to Cyprus problem
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Sunday said that the government “can see signs of a potential solution to the Cyprus problem in the near future.”
He was speaking at the ...
There is ‘room for hope’ on Cyprus problem
There is “room for hope” that the current deadlock over the Cyprus problem may be lifted, Culture Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Sunday.
Speaking at an event to mark ...
A ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus
As the United Nations secretary-general’s personal envoy wrestles to break the seven-year standstill in the Cyprus negotiations, the Turkish Cypriot pro-solution camp seems to agree that the new process ...
Estonian president to discuss Cyprus problem with Erdogan
During his official visit to Cyprus, Estonian President Alar Karis disclosed plans to engage in discussions concerning the Cyprus problem with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this year.
Karis ...
Guterres invites Tatar to New York meeting
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invited Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar to meet him in New York, the Cyprus Mail learned on Friday.
High-level sources confirmed that the meeting ...
‘Cyprus division still hindering human rights’ – UN report says
The division of Cyprus continues to hinder the full enjoyment of human rights by all persons throughout the island, the annual report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner ...
President says UNSG has thoughts for paving the way to Cyprus talks restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has some thoughts that could pave the way for the resumption of Cyprus talks, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.
He said: “Our response to them [...
President optimistic envoy can find ground for Cyprus talks
Despite the difficulties and challenges, the appointment of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Maria Holguin could lead to the resumption of the negotiations on the Cyprus issue, President Nikos ...