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Cyprus remains divided since Turkey’s 1974 invasion, and while recent UN-hosted talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders showed progress in confidence-building measures, deep disagreements persist. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to appoint an envoy to revive negotiations, but major issues—including territorial disputes and governance—continue to block a path toward reunification.
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Mitsotakis Addresses Key Issues at EU Summit: Cyprus Talks, Defense, and Migration Take Center Stage
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, highlighting critical agenda items including Cyprus reunification talks, European defense strategies, and immigration reforms. He welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s involvement in sustaining Cyprus discussions, praised the EU’s new defense fund and flexibility proposals aligning with Greek positions, and stressed the urgency of implementing a returns regulation to secure borders and expedite repatriations.
A high-stakes diplomatic dinner on the Cyprus issue, hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, concluded Monday night in Geneva, paving the way for a crucial plenary session on Tuesday. Key figures, including Cyprus Republic President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, joined top diplomats from Greece, Turkey, the UK, and the EU to discuss the island’s future. With tensions simmering and hopes for reunification flickering, the coming talks could mark a turning point in the decades-long division of Cyprus—and a defining moment for Hellenic unity.
Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertugruloglu has cast doubt on the upcoming UN-led meeting in Geneva, arguing it will lead nowhere in resolving the Cyprus dispute. While Greek Cypriots seek a federal solution, Turkish Cypriots insist on a two-state model—a stance rejected by the Republic of Cyprus. With both sides entrenched in their positions, the talks are expected to underscore the island’s deep divisions rather than produce a breakthrough.
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A United Nations-led meeting about the Cyprus issue is scheduled for March 17-18, with Greece reinforcing its diplomatic position by rejecting a two-state solution for Cyprus. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is actively engaging with UN officials and reinforcing alliances while managing regional relations, including with Turkey and North Macedonia.
Cyprus’ rival leaders will join a UN-led meeting next month to revive stalled peace talks. With deep divisions on the island’s future, the talks aim to bridge differences amid ongoing diplomatic challenges.
The Turkish Cypriot community has formally protested the Republic of Cyprus’s planned oil and gas exploration activities in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council, Turkey’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Ahmet Yildiz, conveyed the Turkish Cypriots’ deep dissatisfaction with the upcoming drilling operations scheduled from December 24, 2024, to February 24, 2025.
Agricultural organizations are urging the United Nations to intervene and uphold existing agreements regarding farming rights within the UN-controlled Buffer Zone in Cyprus.
Greece proposes a 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas to improve road safety, reduce noise and air pollution, mirroring successful initiatives in other European cities. While challenges remain regarding enforcement and driver behavior, the initiative is supported by the UN and WHO and aims to significantly reduce pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.
Amid ongoing heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the only external…
Greece’s Foreign Minister warns of insufficient pressure on Israel to end the Gaza war and expresses deep concern over the escalating situation in Lebanon, calling it a dangerous “minefield” for the international community.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with UN Coordinator Sigrid Kaag and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the informal EU Foreign Affairs Ministers Council. Gerapetritis supported Gaza’s humanitarian aid and discussed EU-Türkiye relations, emphasizing cooperation and peace amid regional tensions.
Greek authorities have accused smugglers ferrying migrants from Turkey to Greece of throwing passengers off their speedboats into the sea to evade capture by pursuing coast guards.
On this day in 1996, Tasos Isaac was brutally murdered by Turks in Cyprus On…
Tensions are high as Cyprus marks the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion, with both Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan present on the island. Mitsotakis is expected to deliver a powerful speech condemning the ongoing occupation and reiterating Greece’s support for a UN-backed solution. His words come amidst renewed efforts to restart peace talks, though the path forward remains fraught with challenges.
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel’s settlement policies and the exploitation of natural resources in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law. The court stated that the transfer of Israeli settlers to the West Bank and Jerusalem contradicts the Fourth Geneva Convention, amidst ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusations of apartheid leveled against Israel by Palestinian officials.