Cyprus

“I am not responsible for the absence or the fearfulness of the other side, unless one can argue that absence and fearfulness constitute a strategy.”

Talks between the two men are expected to touch on the Cyprus issue, bilateral relations, the historic developments in Syria, and the ongoing turmoil in the wider Middle East region.

The developments underscore escalating tensions as Cyprus seeks to bolster its defense posture, a move Turkey claims threatens regional peace.

Newspaper “Milliyet” notes that Cyprus has agreed to procure the Israeli Iron Dome, reporting the first batch has arrived in Cyprus

Michael Carpenter, Senior Advisor for Europe at the National Security Council, told To Vima International Edition that the White House meeting between President Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides strengthens ties amid shifting Middle East dynamics

In its analysis, the CCSS factors in indicators such as country populations, GDP, and other elements to ascertain the defense capabilities

Greece and Cyprus' leaders discussed restarting talks about the Cyprus issue, ahead of Prime Minister Mitsotakis' meeting with Turkey's President Erdogan in New York, on the sidelines of the UN.

Cyprus' cabinet has approved one of the four pending issues regarding the €2 bln Greece-Cyrpus Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project. Greece's PM Mitsotakis and Cyprus' President Christodoulides will meet in Athens Thursday to discuss the project.

Previous concerns by Cyprus' power regulator over cost-sharing and sustainability in the face of geopolitical turbulance appear to have been overcome

Eli Cohen, the Israeli energy minister, said he spoke with his Cypriot counterpart over the proposed project, which aims to link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece

If the provisions of the draft agreement are implemented, the project becomes viable and avoids a summary collapse

A €2 billion Israel-Cyprus-Greece power connection hangs in the balance, with Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator urging French multinational Nexans to give more time

Reports indicate that talks between the parties reached a dead end on Friday, with the Cypriot side failing to respond to French pressure to resolve outstanding issues (cost recovery, geopolitical risks)

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.

Traditional Cypriot tunes are expected to bring a rich musical heritage in life when the Sounds of Cyprus ensemble is set to premiere a showcase of traditional Cypriot music and dance at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in New York City. Co-founded by Peter Douskalis and Elena Chris, this ensemble is dedicated to preserving and […]

The research effort generated headlines this month when Turkey sent warships to the area in a bid to intimidate Athens, with the former claiming the maritime region was part of its EEZ

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

Linking grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, ie mainland Europe, of geopolitical importance for EU; Cypriot concerns cited costs to consumers

This significant find, located within what was once a craftsman's workshop, represents the oldest sacred site discovered on the east Mediterranean island

Fidan advised Greece to 'stay away from these issues,' emphasizing the risk of being drawn into regional conflicts and facing consequent repercussions.