Turkey’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Öncü Keçeli has sharply criticized the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union, accusing Cyprus of exploiting its rotating EU Presidency to push a “distorted” narrative on the Cyprus issue, while claiming the EU has failed to act as a neutral player in resolving the conflict.
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The 10th Cyprus-Greece-Israel Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem focuses on deepening cooperation in energy, defense, innovation, tourism, and cybersecurity, amid regional tensions. Leaders are set to sign a joint declaration while emphasizing political ties and the “3+1” format with U.S. involvement. President Christodoulides also reaffirmed readiness for UN-led talks on the Cyprus issue following Tufan Erhürman’s election as Turkish Cypriot leader.
Cyprus has submitted a letter to the United Nations Security Council accusing Turkey of repeated…
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides congratulated Tufan Erhuman, the new Turkish Cypriot leader, and expressed readiness to resume negotiations to resolve the Cyprus issue, emphasizing alignment with UN resolutions and EU principles. He highlighted an upcoming UN-led meeting as a key opportunity to restart the peace process.
Nicos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, is traveling to New York to participate…
– UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin met Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Thursday to discuss the Cyprus issue
Greek President Konstantinos Tassoulas made his first official trip abroad to Cyprus this week, underscoring the enduring ties between the two nations and renewed momentum in efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue. During his visit, Tassoulas met with President Nikos Christodoulides, visited symbolic sites including the Buffer Zone and ELDYK memorial, and reaffirmed Greece’s support for a UN-backed solution to the island’s division.
Fidias Panayiotou, an independent Cyprus MEP and YouTuber, has publicly questioned why the EU prioritizes support for Ukraine over Cyprus. While Ukraine receives billions in aid to counter Russia’s aggression, Cyprus—divided since 1974—struggles with limited EU focus despite its longstanding issues. Fidias’ inquiry highlights a perceived imbalance between the EU’s strategic external support and its attention to internal member state challenges.
An informal five-party conference on the Cyprus issue will take place in Geneva on 17-18 March 2025, with official invitations extended by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis have confirmed their participation. The Cypriot government aims to achieve a positive outcome, focusing on the resumption of negotiations to address the long-standing Cyprus problem. Further details on the conference agenda will be announced in due course.
An informal UN-hosted dinner in New York between Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar aimed to revive peace talks but ended with little progress. Both sides remained divided on key issues like sovereign equality and security guarantees, though future discussions with guarantor powers were agreed upon.
Cyprus and the United Kingdom are “on the same page” regarding the solution to the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides stated after a meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street. Emphasizing the UK’s “decisive importance” in the discussions, President Christodoulides expressed confidence that any solution must align with UN Security Council resolutions. He noted the British government’s desire to enhance cooperation and emphasized the need for meaningful talks to resolve the issue. The meeting also addressed regional challenges, including the situation in the Middle East, with President Christodoulidis advocating for an international ceasefire initiative.
Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is turning heads with his unconventional approach to the Cyprus problem: collaborating with Turkish Cypriot YouTubers for a video project. Will his bold move spark dialogue or backfire?
