UK minister for Europe and North America in Cyprus for meetings
British Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, is in the country for a series of meetings on Friday, ahead of the informal expanded meeting on the ...
President attends EPP party conference in Berlin
President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Berlin on Friday, to participate in an informal conference of the European People’s Party (EPP).
According to Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the conference ...
Tatar repeats demands for sovereignty, direct flights, trade before Cyprus talks
The negotiating process for a solution to the Cyprus problem can only begin when the Turkish demand for sovereignty is met, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar re-emphasised on Monday.
He ...
Macron reiterates European solidarity and support for a Cyprus settlement
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Friday the European solidarity and support to Cyprus for the solution of the Cyprus problem, during the joint press conference of the Heads of ...
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Status quo in Cyprus not an option, president says
Cyprus and Greece are cooperating fully to create the preconditions for the resumption of substantive negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.
Speaking at the ...
Erdogan’s two-state statements ‘made for domestic audience’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s statements on a two-state solution are a sign of weakness, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.
His remarks come after Erdogan’s visit to the ...
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Govt annoyed by Demetriou’s public criticism
The government on Thursday conveyed its strong annoyance with opposition Disy leader Annita Demetriou over a scathing letter she sent the president concerning the Cyprus issue and the fatigue of ...
President says there are limits to concessions made for Cyprus issue
President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Wednesday the government’s commitment for a just and viable solution of the Cyprus problem but said that there are limits to the concessions and ...
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Tatar reiterates position ahead of Holguin meeting
As long as the Turkish Cypriots are not considered equal and a solution based on equality is not accepted, there will be no common ground for negotiations in Cyprus, Turkish ...
Author Alex Michaelides named ‘Man of the Year’
British Cypriot author Alex Michaelides was named as Cyprus’ “Man of the Year” on Thursday night.
He was presented with his award by President Nikos Christodoulides, who said “men who ...
President stresses need for de-escalation of crisis, meets Herzog and Netanyahu (Updated)
Israeli leaders requested Cyprus to transfer the ‘real’ situation in Israel to the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday after his visit in Tel Aviv this weekend.
Christodoulides ...
Christodoulides and Mitsotakis to prepare Cyprob positions during visit
President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will plan and prepare positions regarding the Cyprus problem during the latter’s visit to Cyprus on Monday, according to reports.
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France, ‘a valuable friend of Cyprus’, President Christodoulides says
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday expressed the conviction that France would continue to be Cyprus’ solid partner to efforts to reunify the country, for the benefit of all Cypriots.
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Austrian chancellor agrees with EU role for Cyprus (Updated)
President Nikos Christodoulides and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer agreed on Wednesday on the importance of the EU taking a more active role at the negotiating table once Cyprus talks resume.
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Anastasiades praises Christodoulides in first meeting after elections
The first official meeting after the elections between ex-president Nicos Anastasiades and his successor Nikos Christodoulides took place on Tuesday night with the former praising the new government.
“I had ...
Christodoulides says will not engage in Cyprob blame game
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday he would not engage in a blame game over the Cyprus problem, reiterating his view that the EU’s involvement would go a long ...
‘All in good time’, Christodoulides says about new cabinet
Everything will happen in good time, President-elect Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday when asked about the formation of his new cabinet.
After voting in the elections for bishop of Paphos ...
Christodoulides’ presidential bid supported by 67 academics
A number of academics on Thursday publicly threw their weight behind presidential candidate Nikos Christodoulides.
The support, signed by 67 academics, was published in a joint statement.
“We are deeply convinced ...
Raucous Disy meeting over whether to back Christodoulides (Update 4)
The marathon Disy political bureau meeting called to settle its stance going into the second round of the presidential election appeared set to back a free vote and a party ...
Christodoulides says he was a victim of slander attempt
Presidential candidate Nikos Christodoulides said he has been victim of an organised attempt to slander and derail him, according to reports appeared on Thursday.
Speaking at a campaign gathering on ...
Christodoulides firmly on Diko radar after Akel ‘divorce’ (Updated)
The Diko-Akel “divorce” has fanned the flames of speculation ahead of next February’s presidential elections, amid reports that a key wing within Diko wishes to support former foreign minister ...