Anastasiades
Written Statement by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades on Cyprus Problem
In response to an appeal by the UN Secretary General, whose constructive approach I deeply appreciate, and out of respect for diplomatic customs, I decided that, at this stage, instead of proceeding with the publication of part of the words exchanged at the dinner of 6 July in Crans-Montana, to communicate the minutes to all […]
The Collapse of Cyprus Reunification Talks: Imposition of Sanctions against Turkey is Long Overdue
By Constantine Tzanos, Contributor Nuclear engineer, PhD July 7, 2017, marked the failure of another effort to solve the over 40-year-old problem of the division of Cyprus. Turkey, in defiance of the international law, refused to terminate its military occupation of Northern Cyprus.
Complication in Cyprus talks due to Turkey trying to promote the 4 freedoms, sources say
The complication that has come up in the Cyprus talks taking place at Crans Montana in Switzerland is due to the Turkish side’s insistence to promote the issue of the four freedoms, something which has prompted Maarten Verwey, Director General of the Structural Reform Support Service of the European Commission, to intervene.
Progress in Switzerland depends on Turkey’s will, says Cyprus President Anastasiades
Any progress in Switzerland depends on Turkey’s will and now is the time for Turkey, said President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades. Speaking at a memorial service for the heroes of Spilion community on Sunday, the President said that the significance of the Switzerland talks do not alter key positions on the parameters for a […]
‘Greece is emerging from the crisis’ Tsipras says after Greece-Cyprus-Israel Trilateral:
Greece is gradually emerging from an extended crisis with the support of the countries that, working in collaboration with Greece, hope for stability and security in the region and common steps of progress, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in statements after the Greece-Cyprus-Israel Trilateral Summit in Thessaloniki on Thursday.
Thousands attend Constantine Mitsotakis’ funeral service in Athens
Thousands of ordinary citizens, politicians and members of the government – as well as friends and family – were present for the last farewell to Greek statesman Constantine Mitsotakis, during the funeral service held in Athens on Wednesday afternoon.
Anastasiades: Eide’s references to possible escalation of tension are unacceptable
President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades has described as “unacceptable” remarks by the UNSG’s Special Advisor on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide who said that the best way to avoid “a hot incident” in relation to energy issues this summer is to resume negotiations.
Eide briefs UN Secretary General after his meetings in Athens and Ankara
The UN Secretary General`s Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide has briefed comprehensively the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres after his meetings in Athens and Ankara on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
It is important to remain committed to the continuation of dialogue, Anastasiades says
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has said that it is of utmost importance for all sides to remain committed to the continuation of the dialogue on the Cyprus problem, safeguard and respect the convergences reached, and abandon any pretexts, or untenable demands and preconditions that do not, in any way or form, serve the interests either of the […]
Anastasiades: I wouldn’t have submitted my proposal, if I were interested in the presidential elections
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday that if he were interested in February’s presidential elections, he would not have submitted his recent proposal in the framework of the UN-led negotiations with the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, to solve the Cyprus problem.