Lebanon and Cyprus are on the verge of signing a historic maritime boundary agreement that ends an 18-year deadlock, clears the way for major gas exploration in Lebanese waters, and further isolates Turkey’s claims in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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On June 25, 2025, Cyprus approved a €50,000 emergency grant to support victims of the June 22 suicide bombing at Mar Elias Church in Damascus. The aid, channeled through the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, will fund medical care, psychological support, and church repairs, reflecting Cyprus’ solidarity with Syria’s Christian communities.
In Athens on Thursday, Cyprus’ Constantinos Kombos and Israel’s Gideon Sa’ar joined Greece’s George Gerapetritis to cement their trilateral alliance, agreeing to monthly meetings to boost ties and prep for a leaders’ summit. Kombos slammed Hamas and Syria’s instability, while Sa’ar backed Cyprus’ territorial integrity against Türkiye’s occupation, spotlighting a united front amid regional turmoil.
Greece’s Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced Thursday that the ambitious Great Sea Interconnector, a $2.06 billion submarine power cable linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, remains on track for completion by the end of the decade despite financial and geopolitical challenges. The project aims to enhance energy security and support renewable energy integration across the Mediterranean.
Greek, Cypriot, and Israeli foreign ministers will meet in Athens on Thursday to strengthen trilateral cooperation and discuss regional developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. Hosted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, the meeting will include bilateral talks with his Cypriot and Israeli counterparts, highlighting the nations’ strategic collaboration.
Christodoulides of Cyprus is set to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at noon today in Athens at the Maximou Mansion. This meeting precedes further discussions on the Cyprus issue in Geneva. Christodoulides is accompanied by key officials, including Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, and will return to Cyprus early tomorrow afternoon.
Australian Senator and Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed gratitude to Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during their meeting at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. They discussed the recent escalation in the Middle East and the crucial support for the evacuation of Australians from crisis zones. Wong highlighted the strong ties between Cyprus and Australia, based on shared values and people-to-people connections, while both leaders explored avenues for increased cooperation in addressing regional challenges.
