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31. President promises continued efforts for Cyprus peace as UAE summit approaches

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus issue......

32. Greek, Turkish ministers meet ahead of UN talks

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels. ...

33. Russian industrial giants warn of bankruptcy amid sanctions impact

More than 20 major Russian industrial companies, including those in the construction, automotive, and household appliance sectors, have warned they are on the brink of bankruptcy and could halt operations. In a letter to Anton Alikhanov......

34. Cyprus Political Team meets today to discuss EU and UN diplomacy

The Cyprus Political Team will hold its first meeting at noon Wednesday since the group's composition was announced last April....

35. Cyprus remembers 50 years since Turkish troops took over key areas

Today marks the 50th anniversary since the second phase of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus. ...

36. Cyprus talks hit a snag as Tatar says no to UN meeting

According to Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, last week, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed a strong interest in restarting talks about the Cyprus issue. ...

37. Turkey pushes for 'Taiwanization' of occupied Cyprus

According to Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Xanthoulis, Ankara is intensifying efforts to secure international support for the "Taiwanization" of occupied Cyprus by advocating for direct trade and flights from the region, which could bolster the sovereign equality of the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

38. Yeniduzen: Negotiations to resume in September with new framework

Yeniduzen columnist Serhat İncirli reports that negotiations on the Cyprus issue will resume in September, picking up from where they left off at Crans-Montana. The UN has prepared a program for these talks, which will be structured in two main packages....

39. Christodoulides and Tatar clash over planned UN meeting

The possibility of a joint meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar......

40. Christodoulides challenges Turkish stance with new push for Cyprus talks

President Christodoulides has declared himself ''ready'' to engage in negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem. Wherever he goes, he emphasizes his willingness to resume talks...

41. Turkish stray dog law ignites protests over threat of mass killings

Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....

42. Christodoulides questions past policies, signals change for Cyprus

Last week, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides gave a bold interview to ALPHA, where he criticized former President Makarios' policies. ...

43. EU faces internal struggle over Hungarian presidency boycott

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Union is facing a delicate situation as it grapples with the Hungarian Presidency and the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers, known as Gymnich, scheduled for August 28-29 in Budapest....

44. Ukrainian startups build low-cost robot army to combat Russia

Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......

45. See you in September!

Despite the multi-layered, all-against-all contest over what happened in Crans Montana in 2017—a contest that started between Anastasiades and Averof, expanded with former negotiator Mavroyiannis, and included the AKEL leadership's response, all with a dose of poetry...

46. Diplomatic efforts intensify amidst critical juncture

The diplomatically crucial time leading up to Friday is seen as particularly important for efforts to break the deadlock in the Cyprus talks. UN Secretary General's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, ...

47. Macron's gamble averts far-right but leaves France in political instability

In a surprising turn of events following French President Emmanuel Macron's call for snap elections, France's left-wing alliance has emerged victorious, securing 182 seats and pushing the far-right into third place....

48. President announces €10 Million boost for Cyprus tourism

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....

49. Reunification talks face challenges, UN envoy finds parties far apart

The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...

50. National Rally wins first round in France's parliamentary elections

In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......

51. Varosha resolution: PACE calls for return to legal owners

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......

52. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

53. UNESCO recognizes Larnaca as Cyprus' first 'Tsunami Ready' city

Larnaca is set to become the first coastal city in Cyprus to implement an early warning system and tsunami evacuation plan... ...

54. Kombos bolsters US relations while paving the path for Cyprus' future

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is currently on a diplomatic tour across three American states: Washington, New York, and Chicago. His agenda is packed with crucial meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the US and Cyprus,...

55. Far-right surges in European elections

In a dramatic turn of events, far-right parties across Europe have secured significant gains in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France. ...

56. European Parliament elections see rightward shift

Voters across Europe cast their ballots on Sunday in the European Parliament elections, likely shifting the assembly to the right and increasing the number of euroskeptic nationalists. ...

57. UN marks first International Day of Potato

Today is the first UN International Day of Potato, an effort to celebrate and promote the potato's critical role in improving global nutrition, fighting hunger and poverty......

58. Palestinian delegation urges action, not just words, from Australia

Palestinian officials have asked for Australia’s help in ''building vibrant democratic institutions'' and fighting corruption, as part of talks aimed at meeting the Albanese government’s conditions for recognising Palestine as a state....

59. Cyprus Institute's climate efforts recognized with prestigious PAM award

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) was among the winners of a Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Award, awarded in recognition of CyI’s research and educational activities in addressing the Climate Crisis and advancing mitigation actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region....

60. World leaders to visit Cyprus in support of Amalthea project

Heads of state are planning to visit Cyprus soon to show their support for the Amalthea project, said here on Tuesday President Nikos Christodoulides....