EUROPE Christodoulides hosts Costa as Cyprus prepares for key EU Council role. Photo credit: PIO/Spyros Giagkou Cyprus hosts European Council president Newsroom President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026. READ MORE
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