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1921. Athens asks EU official to stop ‘undermining’ FYROM talks

As diplomats from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) prepare to resume talks in Vienna on Wednesday, European Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn on Tuesday expressed optimism that the dispute could be resolved in the next two weeks....

1922. Millions in compensation to Cyprus Airports under review

A compensation agreement between the state and Hermes Airports is being challenged in parliament, echoing a public debate on how Larnaca and Paphos airports should receive government funds due to the operation of the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport in the north....

1923. Nicosia conference will stand up evidence on climate change

There is now overwhelming scientific evidence that climate is changing because of human activities....

1924. European Commission's report on Turkey most critical

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the view that a European Commission progress report on Turkey published on Tuesday is the most critical one since 2005 and has also agreed with a Commission assessment that the implementation by Turkey of its Cyprus related obligations would significantly boost its relations with the EU....

1925. Leaders ponder next steps after dinner date failure

There was no breakthrough apart from the leaders not excluding any new moves from the UN...

1926. Anastasiades to have key talks with British PM

The MPs said President Anastasiades has made it clear that he is prepared to resume negotiations at any time...

1927. Cypriot leaders to sound each other out

The two Cypriot leaders are set to meet Monday evening in the buffer zone, with the two men being nowhere near a common agenda and the UN hoping at best for more meetings to follow....

1928. Anastasiades expects Turkish Cypriots to show willingness for talks

President hopes the Turkish Cypriot side will demonstrate the necessary political will in order to re-engage in negotiations for a Cyprus solution...

1929. Russia is drifting away

Michalis Tsikalas says the fact that Russia and Turkey are locked in an embrace, which is getting stronger over time, should not go unnoticed in Cyprus. Taking action on any chosen path remains difficult in the world of energy choices, but don’t have all the luxury in the world to pick and choose. ...

1930. Anastasiades to meet UN official ahead of April 16 dinner

The dinner date is not expected to lead to the resumption of talks but it may help in dispelling the climate of distrust ...

1931. Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany as airports hit by public sector strikes

Unions will escalate the dispute if employers do not present an offer next week...

1932. Southeast Asia's idyllic islands buckle under tourism strain

Airports have become chaotic, hotels are being thrown up hastily with little regard for safety and sanitation...

1933. FYROM and its irredentist claims

Greece has never recognized an ethnic minority and the present government will be no exception...

1934. Cooperative bank outflow appears to have stopped

The Cyprus finance minister says outflow has stopped at the state-owned Cyprus Cooperative Bank, following a €2.5 billion deposit by the government that is seeking private investors for the troubled institution....

1935. Land registry case pending for 34 years

The Land Registry office in Nicosia is in the hot seat following a report by the Ombudsman’s office in connection with a case that has been pending for 34 years. A report now is calling on the director to adjudicate or let the matter go to court....

1936. Uber to suspend service in Greece after new legislation

The new regulations require each trip to start and end in the fleet partner’s designated headquarters or parking area, something Uber does not do...

1937. A solution is the only way forward for Cyprus

The Cyprus issue is not a dice roll, but the dilemma that Cypriots once had – either we solve it or we stay as is – is no longer valid...

1938. Hourican is one of the best paid Irish bankers

The Dubliner CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, was paid €2.1 million last year, putting him among the best-paid Irish bankers in the world...

1939. UN's Nimetz: Issues remain in FYROM name dispute, talks to continue

Unresolved issues remain in talks between Athens and Skopje for a solution to a long-standing dispute over FYROM's name and talks will continue, United Nations mediator Matthew Nimetz said on Friday....

1940. France could bolster Syria role in fight against Islamic State

France, like the United States, has already extended arms and training to the YPG-led militia in the fight against Islamic State...

1941. 'Bold leadership' needed to restore confidence in Cyprus talks

There is a loss of confidence between the two side since talks collapsed in Switzerland last year...

1942. Famagusta mayor pushing for return of town

Famagusta Mayor Alexis Galanos receives reassurances by MEP Kati Piri that a call for the return of the town will be part of her annual report, due out later this year....

1943. UK strongly supports Cyprus talks resumption

1944. Greece and Trump's new foreign policy team

it is imperative that Athens establish channels of communication with the new powerful officials as regards American foreign policy...

1945. Ankara told to improve relations with Cyprus

European Council President Donald Tusk expressed concerns about Turkish actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean...

1946. Kotzias in landmark visit to Skopje amid rift at home

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is due to conduct a landmark visit to Skopje Thursday, amid signs that Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are edging closer to a solution on the latter’s official name, though differences remain within the coalition in Athens over the issue....

1947. East Med gas could supply Europe

Eni’s Luca Bertelli said his company’s recent discovery of a gas off Cyprus contains “almost pure methane” confirming potential for more gas discoveries in the region...

1948. Christodoulides calls for practical EU solidarity for the rights of Cyprus

Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Christodoulides called on his EU counterparts for the practical and unambiguous EU solidarity to defend the sovereign rights of Cyprus, an EU Member - State, the interests and policies of the Union as well as international rule of law....

1949. EU agrees Brexit transition

May has described as unacceptable any possible deal that cuts Northern Ireland off from the rest of the UK...

1950. A lingering crisis

Ever since the failed 2016 coup, Erdogan has been looking at the world through the prism of a conspiracy theorist...