UN plans new Cyprus talks as EU envoy arrives to support reunification effort

Fitto to visit Cyprus for talks with Christodoulides and Erhurman Raffaele Fitto, the EU Special Representative for the Cyprus problem, arrives in Cyprus today. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that he would meet Fitto on Friday, and that the EU Special Representative would also meet Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. Fitto, who is also Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, is visiting as part […]

in-cyprus · about 3 hours ago

What Guterress open window means for Cyprus talks UN Secretary-General António Guterres wrapped up two days of intensive contacts with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders in Cyprus by leaving the door open for further talks. He said he still has consent from both sides and the guarantor powers to convene a 5+1 meeting, though no date has been set, and sources […]

in-cyprus · about 3 hours ago

Our View: UN chief initiates countdown for enlarged meeting In the end there were no great surprises from the visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus. He neither announced a date for a new 5+1 conference, nor anything to suggest the Cyprus process would be moving in a different direction. Yet, the visit was important for a number of reasons, not only because […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

Cyprus hoteliers and Paphos municipality pledge coordinated tourism actions Cyprus tourism stakeholders moved to strengthen cooperation with local authorities earlier this week as the sector continues to face a more challenging summer season. Specifically, the Paphos Municipality met with the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) on Monday, reaffirming their partnership while new data showed arrivals and hotel occupancy remained below last years record levels. Indeed, […]

cyprus mail · about 4 hours ago

A new face in the Cyprus talks: Who is EU envoy Raffaele Fitto? UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced plans for a new five-plus-one meeting on the Cyprus problem, raising hopes of renewed peace talks. As diplomatic momentum builds, the European Commissions newly appointed envoy for Cyprus, Raffaele Fitto, is set to visit the island on Friday to support the UN-led reunification effort. Guterres concluded that the UN […]

in-cyprus · about 4 hours ago

Cyprus Business Now: wages, natural gas, easyJet, shipping, AI, economic outlook The final investment decision to develop the Kronos natural gas field in block 6 of Cyprus exclusive economic zone offers an opportunity to exploit the areas remaining gas reserves for the islands domestic needs, according to energy expert Charles Ellinas. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Ellinas described the final investment decision by the […]

cyprus mail · about 4 hours ago

Cyprus health app to include emergency button from November Cypriot citizens will get a new health tool on their mobile phones from November, when the first phase of the myHealth@CY app is set to go live, roughly three months from now. The app, announced some time ago, is being developed in two stages. In the first phase, citizens will be able to search for […]

in-cyprus · about 4 hours ago

Erdogan vows lasting support for Turkish Cypriots with new projects President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed that Türkiye will continue standing alongside the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, stressing that initiatives ignoring the sovereign equality of Turkish Cypriots cannot succeed. He also unveiled new infrastructure plans, including a subsea natural gas pipeline, while outlining Ankaras broader regional and economic priorities.

yenisafak · about 4 hours ago

Fidan meets Hamas chief, reaffirms Türkiyes support for Palestine Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with newly elected Hamas Political Bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya, discussing developments in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. During the meeting, Fidan reiterated Türkiyes continued support for the Palestinian cause, humanitarian assistance for Gaza and efforts aimed at advancing a lasting peace process.

yenisafak · about 4 hours ago

Türkiye backs UN Cyprus efforts, urges shift in Greek Cypriot stance Türkiye has reaffirmed its support for UN-led diplomacy on Cyprus, praising Secretary-General Antonio Guterres mediation efforts while arguing that meaningful progress remains impossible unless the Greek Cypriot administration changes its position. Ankara also reiterated its backing for the Turkish Cypriots sovereign equality and equal international status.

yenisafak · about 4 hours ago

Noul premier al Republicii Moldova, Vasile Tofan, vine azi în România. Va discuta cu Nicușor Dan și Ilie Bolojan Noul premier al Republicii Moldova, Vasile Tofan, va fi primit joi de preşedintele Nicuşor Dan la Palatul Cotroceni. Potrivit Administraţiei Prezidenţiale, cei doi se vor întâlni la ora 11:00. Înaltul oficial din ţara vecină va discuta și cu prim-ministrul interimar Ilie Bolojan.

digi24 · about 4 hours ago

Christodoulides hails international momentum on Cyprus problem International engagement on the Cyprus problem has intensified, with EU special envoy for Cyprus Raffaele Fitto due to visit the island on Friday, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking at a reception for the Cypriot diasporas central council at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said the recent visit by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reflected […]

cyprus mail · about 5 hours ago

Cyprus approves expanded €308.4 million innovation funding scheme State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved an expanded research and innovation support measure, allowing the continuation of the Restart 2016–2020 programmes with an increased budget and the addition of a new cybersecurity innovation initiative. The measure, titled Restart 2016–2020 Programmes for Research, Technological Development and Innovation of the Research and Innovation Foundation, was […]

cyprus mail · about 5 hours ago

Sudan says peace is within reach, hails Türkiye as strategic partner Sudans foreign minister said the country is moving closer to peace as government forces advance, while ruling out negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He also described Türkiye as a strategic partner that is expected to play a leading role in Sudans future reconstruction and economic recovery efforts.

yenisafak · about 5 hours ago

Turtles fitted with satellite trackers in Cyprus Two sea turtles nesting in Cyprus are being tracked by satellite for the first time, allowing the public to follow their movements across the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Turtle Research and Conservation Society announced on Wednesday that satellite transmitters were fitted in June to a female green turtle and a female loggerhead turtle nesting in Lara […]

cyprus mail · about 6 hours ago

Erdogan pritvrdil v cyperskom spore. Varuje, že každý plán bez uznania Turkov je odsúdený na neúspech Erdogan tvrdí, že každý plán ignorujúci suverénne práva tureckých Cyperčanov je odsúdený na neúspech. Tvrdí, že kľúčom je ich medzinárodné uznanie.

aktuality.sk · about 7 hours ago

Annita: Guterres visit keeps prospect of resuming negotiations open House President Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announcement of his intention to hold a new enlarged meeting keeps the process and the prospect of resuming substantive negotiations open. Guterres had announced his intention to hold a new enlarged meeting following a tripartite meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish […]

cyprus mail · about 8 hours ago

Greece welcomes Guterres support for Cyprus solution Greeces foreign ministry on Wednesday said it welcomes United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres support for efforts towards a solution to the Cyprus problem, after Guterres visit to the island concluded with a tripartite meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. Guterres, the ministry said, remains firmly committed to the good offices […]

cyprus mail · about 8 hours ago

Christodoulides: Guterres statements leave no room for interpretation President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres statement following the latest Cyprus talks was not open to any interpretation, rejecting suggestions that its contents could be read differently. Addressing members of the Cypriot diasporas central council at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said the secretary generals remarks were clear and […]

cyprus mail · about 8 hours ago