Nato: if not now, then when?
By Chrysovalantis Andreou
For the past week or so there has been a tense atmosphere both within Cypriot government circles and internationally regarding developments in the Middle East.
At the ...
Fidan says Turkey needs to ‘lift Greek Cypriots’ reservations’ for better EU relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday said his country needs to find a way to “lift the reservations” of the Greek Cypriots, among others, if it wishes to strengthen ...
EU’s Kos calls Kombos after Turkey trip
European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Monday held a telephone call with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos following her trip to Turkey last week.
According to the foreign ministry, the pair ...
EU commissioner speaks of ‘opportunity’ for Turkey with Cyprus talks
European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has spoken of an “opportunity” for Turkey to progress its process towards accession to the European Union through a new round of talks to resolve ...
Raouna pledges to pursue ‘mutually beneficial relationship’ with Turkey
European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday pledged that the Cypriot government will “pursue a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship” with Turkey during its six-month term as the holder ...
Erhurman ‘in discussions’ over Turkish Cypriots denied entry to Turkey
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said he is in discussions over the matter of Turkish Cypriots being denied entry to Turkey.
“I discussed this issue with Turkey’s Vice President ...
Kombos pleased with EU report berating Turkey
Turkey’s EU course passes through European Council decisions and “Turkey has absolutely no other choice,” Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos pointed out on Wednesday, commenting on the EU progress report ...
Cypriot MEPs call for more strictness towards Turkey after report
Cypriot Members of the European Parliament called for more strictness towards Turkey on Tuesday, in light of the imminent approval of the EU-Turkey report.
Speaking to journalists, Akel MEP Niyazi ...
‘EU is part of the Cyprus problem’
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar slammed the European Union on Friday following the release of the EU-Turkey report on Wednesday.
“The EU has become a prisoner of the Greek Cypriot ...
Borrell’s plan for energy could be a new way forward
The region, and Cyprus, need a new energy narrative going forward. Borrell’s plan, with the US in support, may offer a way. Under the onslaught of Covid-19 the economies ...