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511. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

512. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' proposal, insists on Turkey's role in talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has publicly rejected a proposal from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, which was made during an informal dinner in New York....

513. Cyprus seeks to amend recovery plan amid project struggles

The Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan Directorate is currently working with the European Commission to make amendments to the Recovery and Resilience Plan. ...

514. EU Council President highlights support for Cyprus peace talks

The newly-elected President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Cyprus on Wednesday to express support for resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue. ...

515. Bank of Cyprus shareholders moving at different speeds

CarVal Investors recently sold 3% of its 9.09% stake in Bank of Cyprus, sparking speculation that other shareholders may follow suit and sell their shares....

516. Cyprus eyes direct flights to the U.S., aiming for new heights in tourism

Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....

517. Cyprus under siege as cyberattacks raise alarms

Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...

518. Cyprus talks at crossroads: Is the 'end of the road' near?

The recent dinner in New York served as a reminder that, in the cynical world of international negotiations, continuing the process for its own sake remains, methodologically, the way to avoid declaring an impasse...

519. Cyprus strengthens military ties in Crete with key partners in MEDUSA-13/2024

The multinational aeronautical exercise "MEDUSA-13/2024" took place in the maritime area of Crete from 11 to 20 October 2024, with the participation of aeronautical assets and Special Operations Units from Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, France and Saudi Arabia....

520. Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated this after the informal tripartite dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ersin Tatar in New York,...

521. Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....

522. Finance Minister stands firm on economic stability amid rising pressures

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos spoke candidly about his firm stance on the country’s economic stability. ...

523. Cyprus' EU nominee under fire for waste management scandal

Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....

524. Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...

525. UN’s plan for expanded Cyprus talks faces delays ahead of 2025 elections

The outcome of the informal dinner in New York, besides the attempt to intensify efforts to resolve the seven-year stalemate in the Cyprus issue, further underscored—especially with the statements from Christodoulides and Tatar after their return from the U.S.—the differing circumstances faced by the two leaders at a tactical level. ...

526. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

527. Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has emerged from time to time, revealing a lack of understanding about what truly happened in Cyprus in 1974. ...

528. Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...

529. Business losses mount as Paphos-Polis road stalls

Paphos citizens are expressing growing frustration over the stalled construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway......

530. Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....

531. Samaras warns of Cyprus partition and calls for justice in emotional speech

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, speaking at a ''Woman of the Year'' event in Cyprus, delivered a powerful message on the Cyprus problem. ...

532. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

533. New scandal in Tamassos Diocese as monks allude to secret video

Sources close to Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos and Oreini say he is determined to address the problems affecting his area. ...

534. Behind the numbers: Are Cyprus's non-performing loans just a makeup job?

Are there good makeup artists in Cyprus? Sometimes I wonder, but since I’m out of the fashion scene, I can’t say for sure. However, when I think back to the banking events of the last 15 years, then yes—at least in the banks, they exist....

535. Tatar: Turkey's guarantees are non-negotiable

The mission of Ms. Olguin has concluded. There is no need to appoint a new personal representative for the Secretary-General....

536. Disputes delay Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project

In today's Oikonomiki, Dorita Yiannakou reports that the ongoing dispute between the Greek construction company Intrakat and the State over the Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project has led to a stalled construction timeline and potential penalties. ...

537. New York meeting hints at progress amid stiff resistance

According to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, an informal dinner in New York among key players in the Cyprus issue wrapped up with participants offering different takes on the outcome....

538. Bank profits in crosshairs as tax talks heat up

The future of a special tax on bank deposits paid to the state may be heading for a shift, though a final decision is not guaranteed. ...

539. Greek households order food up to 3 times a week

More and more households in Greece are relying on takeout, having food delivered as many as three times a week. Rising demand has also led to an increase in recent years of food service enterprises being established with the exclusive purpose of distributing ready meals, without having a dining area....

540. Avvakoum monks counterattack with book 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'

Monks deposed in connection with the Avvakoum scandal are preparing to fight back with a forthcoming book titled 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'...