https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ahdr-hosts-conference-on-peace-education
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) hosts this week in Cyprus the 43rd Conference of the International Institute on Peace Education (IIPE) entitled "Educating for a Culture of Peace in Divided Societies, History, Dialogue and Multiperspectivity Toward Reconciliation". The official kick off of the conference took place on Monday morning at the Home for Cooperation at the UN buffer zone in Nicosia.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bloomberg-turkey-has-abandoned-the-west
In an opinion piece Bloomberg's editorial board writes that Turkey is an increasingly erratic ally that is no longer worth the risks.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-ready-to-meet-akinci
In a statement government spokesperson Prodromou said that President Anastasiades ''is pleased that Mr. Mustafa Akinci, contrary to his proposal on the issue of hydrocarbons on 13 July, in his letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations dated July 10, suggests the convening of an informal conference on the Crans Montana model, basically adopting one of the proposals that the President of the Republic has written in his letter to the Secretary General in his letter of 14 June.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-time-for-mixed-signals
We are entering a very thorny patch in Greek-Turkish relations. Turkey’s activities within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), combined with the standoff with the United States over Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system are increasing the tension further in Greece’s wider region.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-says-not-fair-that-u-s-can-t-sell-f-35s-to-turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday it is “not fair” to either Turkey or the United States that Washington cannot sell Ankara billions of dollars worth of F-35 fighter jets after it bought a Russian air defense system...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-congratulates-new-eu-boss
President Nicos Anastasiades congratulated Ursula von der Leyen on becoming the European Commission’s next president, narrowly winning election in the European Parliament...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-s-response-to-akinci-s-proposal-being-drafted
Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades` response to the proposal of Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on the co-management of the natural resources is already being drafted, a government source has told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). Anastasiades` response will be sent to Akinci as well as to the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres and the EU officials to which Akinci`s proposal was also delivered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-council-dismisses-turkish-natural-gas-proposal
The national council unanimously rejected a proposal by Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci to co-manage the islands’ natural gas resources...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-rejects-eu-sanctions-vows-to-continue-drilling
EU Foreign affairs ministers who met in Brussels on Monday endorsed a decision to curb diplomatic contacts and funding for Turkey. In response the Turkish MFA issued a statement signalling that the conclusions adopted by the EU Foreign Affairs Council ‘’will in no way affect Turkey's determination to continue its hydrocarbon activities in the Eastern Mediterranean’’...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/david-harris-us-closer-to-greece-cyprus-israel
Washington recognizes Greece’s strategic value and reliability as an ally, attributes that only grow stronger as doubts deepen over Turkey’s stance, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris tells Kathimerini in an interview...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/famagusta-mayor-alexis-galanos-passes-away
Alexis Galanos, who served as the 7th President of the House of Representatives, between 1991-1996, passed away while on holidays in Greece.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-to-reject-turkish-natural-gas-proposal
A proposal by Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci for a committee that would jointly administer natural gas affairs is expected to be rejected by the government and party leaders when they meet on Tuesday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-suspends-foreclosures
The House of Representatives voted in its last plenary before summer recess an amendment to the foreclosure law that foresees a freeze in foreclosures and suspension for loans eligible for the ESTIA loan relief plan...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-new-government-image-and-symbolism
The first indications from the new government are sending out all the right signals. Tuesday’s handover ceremonies at the ministries confirmed a return to normalcy, after a decade-long crisis that painfully divided the country. Both sides should be given credit for the civilized political discourse that prevailed during the change of guard. It is hoped that this spirit will continue during the debates that are expected to take place in Parliament, not only in the sense of a more sophisticated rhetoric, but also, hopefully, in the approval of some government bills by the new main opposition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-parts-of-russian-s-400-system-delivered-to-turkey
Turkey’s purchase of the Russian defense systems, which Washington says are not compatible with NATO’s defense network, is one of a series of issues which have put the allies at odds.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isabelle-dumont-the-new-french-ambassador-to-cyprus
Isabelle Dumont will succeed René Troccaz as the Ambassador of the Republic of France to Cyprus. The 44-year-old diplomat is currently serving as the French Ambassador in Ukraine.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-nicosia-completely-satisfied-with-eu-measures
Speaking on state radio Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides said the the government is completely satisfied with the final proposal on EU measures against Turkey.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-cries-foul-over-airport-assault
A Turkish Cypriot bus driver says Greek Cypriots threw rocks at his vehicle at Larnaca International Airport where he had gone to pick up tourists...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mobile-phones-now-work-across-divided-cyprus
The United Nations has lauded the news that mobile phone coverage has been extended to both sides of the divide on the east Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/britain-says-iran-attempted-to-block-its-oil-tanker
Three Iranian vessels tried to block the passage of a British ship through the Strait of Hormuz but withdrew after warnings from a British warship, the British government said on Thursday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-to-be-among-the-first-to-regulate-blockchain-technology
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and more specifically, Blockchain, can offer endless possibilities in many different fields, according to speakers addressing the Cyprus Blockchain Summit, on Wednesday, in Nicosia. Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said that Cyprus aim to be among the first countries to regulate aspects of DLT. The creation of the regulatory framework should be flexible, so that it will promote innovation and provide legal certainty and protection for both consumers and investors, House President Demetris Syllouris noted from his part...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-anastasiades-meets-spehar-in-limassol
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-congratulates-mitsotakis-pledges-to-maintain-close-cooperation
The two leaders expressed their mutual interest in working together and continuing strong cooperation between the United States and Greece, the White House said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-greek-cabinet-sworn-in
Greece’s new cabinet was sworn in on Tuesday after New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was elected on Sunday on a pledge to create jobs and lure investment to the economically stricken nation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-sworn-in-as-pm-amid-east-med-tensions
Conservative politician Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in as Greece’s new prime minister on Monday after storming to victory on a pledge to create jobs and lure investment to the economically stricken nation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nd-surges-to-power-promising-change
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-congratulates-new-greek-prime-minister
President Nicos Anastasiades, who was released from hospital on Sunday evening, tweeted a congratulatory message to center-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis who won the elections in Greece...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-issues-navtex-for-exercises-off-kastellorizo-on-sunday
Turkey has issued a navigational telex reserving a large area south of the island of Kastellorizo, within Greece's continental shelf, for military exercises on Sunday as Greeks go to general elections...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-letter-to-guterres
Following criticism by opposition AKEL calling for President Anastasiades to share with the public a letter the President had sent to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Kathimerini has obtained the text in question...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-sub-shows-up-in-the-north
The Turkish submarine “Gur” is anchored at Kyrenia port in the north, with media drawing on reports in connection with drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean...