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1. EU pressures Cyprus over stalled power cable project

The European Commission is stepping up pressure on Cyprus to approve cost recovery measures for the stalled Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity cable, amid mounting tensions between Nicosia and Athens over the ambitious but delayed project....

2. Inviting the invader?

In a surprising move that could mark a shift in regional diplomacy, Cyprus plans to invite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a high-level summit in 2026, despite the island's bitter, decades-long division with Turkey....

3. Turkey defends Libya maritime deal, accuses EU of bias in Mediterranean dispute

Turkey pushed back on Friday against the conclusions of the European Union summit, which again criticized a 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya....

4. Tatar pitches two-state solution on British TV

Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar got a warmer welcome than expected during an appearance on TalkTV in the UK this week, where he pitched his two-state vision for Cyprus to a British audience. ...

5. Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

6. What’s behind Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus?

Government officials consider the upcoming official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Cyprus this Sunday to be of particular importance for both geopolitical reasons and bilateral relations between the two countries....

7. “The right time is coming and it will come soon,” vows Greek Foreign Minister regarding Crete-Cyprus power link

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, stating that it will proceed as planned and “at the right time,” during a recent interview....

8. Aegean Airlines launches direct Santorini-Istanbul flights

Aegean Airlines has just launched a new direct route connecting Santorini with Istanbul, marking a major milestone in regional travel and tourism....

9. Cyprus slips in Blue Flag rankings but holds firm on coastal quality

Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....

10. EU to welcome Turkey into defense programs despite Greek, Cypriot opposition

Despite strong objections from Greece and Cyprus, the European Union is moving forward with plans to involve Turkey in new European defense programs...

11. America wants Greece’s ports, and China out

A quiet tug-of-war is playing out in Greece, one that could reshape global trade routes and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean....

12. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

13. Trump is my friend, says Erdogan, as he backs two-state solution for Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, praised former U.S. President Donald Trump as a close ally, and signaled growing defense and economic cooperation with Italy, during a press briefing on his return flight from Rome....

14. Erdogan accuses Europe of sabotaging migrant boats in Aegean and Mediterranean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....

15. Turkey says Eastern Mediterranean power cable project cannot proceed

The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....

16. Turkey irked by Greece–Cyprus power cable plans near Karpathos

17. Turkey seeks explanation from Greece over chants during parade

Turkey has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding chants made by some Greek military personnel during a military parade in Athens....

18. The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...

19. EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....

20. Slogans are easier than strategy

Until the Cyprus problem is resolved—if and when that ever happens—in a future where President Fidan and his federal co-presidents, Christodoulides and Erhürman, have built a tunnel connecting Cyprus directly to the rest of Europe via Turkey, leaders, ...

21. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

22. Israel backs Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project

Israel has expressed clear, albeit indirect, support for the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, which will extend to Israel, reaffirming its commitment to regional energy cooperation....

23. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

24. UK Minister Stephen Doughty holds key talks in Cyprus ahead of Geneva summit

British Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, is in Cyprus today, engaging in a series of important meetings with both sides of the political spectrum....

25. Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...

26. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

27. Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....

28. From Greece to the Balkans, Steve Bannon warns of the looming threat of World War III

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....

29. Finance Minister doubts future of Cyprus-Greece interconnector project

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday that he is not particularly optimistic about the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity interconnection project with Greece, especially while there are still serious political obstacles posed by Turkey....

30. DiCarlo’s visit to Cyprus paves the way for Geneva Conference on Cyprus issue

The two-day visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, marked a significant step in the UN’s efforts to organize an international conference on the Cyprus issue, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, ...