Cyprus issue

Before its adamant demands for a two-state solution, Ankara’s stance pointed to a very loose confederation, which would grant a large measure of sovereignty to the occupied north.

The 11th MED9 Summit, comprised of the leaders of nine South European countries, held this year in Paphos, Cyprus, highlighted the Cyprus issue and Turkey's contribution to the successful resumption of negotiations as key to advancing EU-Türkiye relations

Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that a specific date for October will be announced shortly

Earlier, Nikos Christodoulides met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Beyond citing 'red lines' dealing with sovereignty, Minister George Gerapetritis added that Athens satisfied with course of rapprochement

At a previous Gymnich meeting, held under the Belgian presidency, proposals to invite Hakan Fidan to participate met with resistance, since the EU had not adopted conclusions on the Cyprus issue

Last month, the world marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus of July 20, 1974. Commemorations were dramatically different for the various nations involved. The world’s fixation on the July 20 date, missed the defining historical events and factors which shape the continuing “Cyprus problem.” Those events occurred after the July invasion […]

In a recent interview with To Vima commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Kennedy expressed his satisfaction with the progress made in bilateral relations between Washington and Nicosia.

Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis spoke days after a somber commemoration of the dour 50-year anniversary of the Turkish invasion, again pointing to a Cyprus Solution

Greek PM's FB post comes a day after he spoke at a remembrance event on Cyprus on the occasion of the dour anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

President von der Leyen's statement comes at a time when talks on the Cyprus problem are resuming

Anniversary of Turkish invasion: Athens remains steadfastly aligned with the Republic of Cyprus in its commitment to reunify island within the framework of UN resolutions

Chauvinist, belligerent tone resurfaces ahead of Saturday's dour anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus; Greek PM in Nicosia for remembrance event

Government sources said the Greek leader expressed appreciation over efforts by UN chief Guterres and his personal envoy towards restarting Cyprus talks

The remains of the 8 soldiers returned to the Elefsina Air Base on Friday in a moving ceremony attended by the Greek Defense Minister, Nikos Dendias

Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said the resolution of the Cyprus issue was a ‘matter of the highest priority’, requiring adherence to UNSC resolutions and international law during a meeting with UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar.