Cyprus to Be Represented by Energy Minister at UN Emergency Session on Ukraine
Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will represent the Republic of Cyprus at Tuesday’s Emergency Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly on Ukraine, held to mark four years since Russia launched…
Third Lane at Metehan Crossing Fails to Ease Traffic, Report Says
The addition of a third lane at the Metehan (Ay. Demet) crossing has not eased traffic congestion, according to a report in Politis. The paper said the new lane is…
Cyprus President Reaffirms Commitment to Restarting Peace Talks
President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated his commitment to creating conditions for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue, saying he remains focused on the goal and hopes that “through an…
UN Chief Backs Envoy, Says More Progress Needed in Cyprus Talks
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has full confidence in his personal envoy and agrees that more progress is needed between the leaders in Cyprus, his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said Tuesday. Asked…
UN Chief Meets Tufan Erhürman in New York for First Talks Since His Election
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman at UN headquarters on Wednesday, the first meeting between the two since Erhürman’s election. According to a statement from the…
Cyprus Papers Highlight Holguin’s Message: No 5+1 Talks Without Progress
A recent interview by UN Secretary‑General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguín has drawn wide attention in the Greek Cypriot press, after she told Turkey’s ANKA news agency that…
Cyprus President, Turkish Cypriot Leader Set February 24 Meeting Under UN Auspices
The President of Cyprus is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman on Tuesday, February 24 at 11 a.m., according to a written statement from government spokesman Konstantinos…
Israel Cuts Ties With Three More UN Bodies After U.S. Withdrawals Review
Israel will sever all contact with three additional UN agencies and affiliated bodies following recent U.S. withdrawals from dozens of international organizations. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar ordered the cutoff of…
Cyprus President Calls New Turkish Actions in Avlona ‘Particularly Worrying’
Cyprus’ president on Tuesday called recent Turkish actions in the Avlona area “particularly worrying,” saying the government has lodged diplomatic protests and is in contact with the head of the…
UN Chief Condemns Deadly Mosque Attack in Syria’s Homs
U.N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned a deadly attack on a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, his spokesperson said. The blast struck during Friday prayers at the…