https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-foreign-students-lured-to-illegal-universities-in-occupied-cyprus
The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-egypt-talks-focus-on-gaza-lebanon-ceasefires
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Egypt, marking the first trip by an Iranian foreign minister to Cairo since 2013....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/katz-to-erdogan-take-back-your-murderer-friend-in-fiery-social-media-post
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-hits-eastern-turkey-causing-collapses
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey at 10:46 a.m. today, with its epicenter located in the Kale district of Malatya province. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-to-discuss-new-border-crossings-after-un-backed-dinner
Cyprus’ rival leaders have agreed to continue informal talks in an expanded format involving the three guarantor powers, the U.N. announced after a meeting hosted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-to-hold-broader-un-talks-on-peace-process
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, have agreed to have an informal meeting in a broader format in the near future, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to discuss the way forward......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/close-to-60-of-turkish-cypriots-want-a-settlement
A recent survey conducted in September by the CMIRS Centre for Migration, Identity, and Rights Studies in the northern part of Cyprus found that 59% of Turkish Cypriots favor a settlement to the ongoing Cyprus problem,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-rejects-six-nautical-mile-concessions-with-turkey
Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-meets-uk-s-starmer-to-push-for-peace-talks
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street today, where the two leaders will address several critical topics, including efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus issue, regional developments, and strengthening bilateral relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-in-cyprus-pushes-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-commits-to-supporting-enclaved-cypriots
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Wednesday the state’s commitment to strengthen support to the almost 700 enclaved persons in Cyprus as a result of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, who witness hardship and a daily violation of their human rights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archbishop-urges-global-action-for-peace-hostages-release
Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-2-million-visitors-since-varosha-s-reopening-tatar-says
Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trilateral-talks-on-october-15-will-christodoulides-and-tatar-find-common-ground-for-cyprus
The National Council will meet Monday at 11 a.m. at the Presidential Palace to strategize ahead of a critical trilateral meeting in New York, where Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to discuss the island’s future on October 15.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-fast-track-22-000-asylum-applications
The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caught-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place
According to Kathimerini's Manolis Kostidis, Turkey is navigating a tense situation following Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-must-embrace-unity-to-find-peace-says-un-official
''If we hope for a settlement to the Cyprus issue, Cypriots must learn to live together on the island again,'' says UN Official Colin Stewart....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-celebrates-64th-independence-day-with-military-parade
Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-open-to-talks-holds-firm-on-sovereignty
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/erdogan-pushes-for-recognition-of-breakaway-state-at-un
New York is behind us. The UN General Assembly and its side meetings have shown us, to a large extent, how efforts to break the deadlock on the Cyprus issue will proceed—nearly eight years after the Crans Montana talks collapsed in 2017....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-reasserts-turkish-claims-on-cyprus-at-un
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan doubled down on Ankara's territorial claims over Cyprus during his address to the UN General Assembly, further complicating peace efforts aimed at resolving the long-standing Cyprus dispute....
