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.