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1891. 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....

1892. 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. ...

1893. Nicosia bypass closer to the start line

The long-awaited Nicosia bypass on the perimeter of the capital is a step closer to the start line, with reports saying a tender could be announced as early as next week...

1894. Syrians trapped at Ercan head to Turkey

Turkish Cypriot officials say Ankara has decided to host 50 Syrians who have been trapped in Ercan airport due to visa issues...

1895. Mitsotakis, expectations and the need for unity

The coming weeks will naturally see an emphasis on New Democracy’s proposals on all the major issues, from the economy and security, to education and health. At the same time the new prime minister will have to strike a balance between the rival forces within his party’s ranks, combining the new with the old. ...

1896. A wise verdict

The Greek people voted wisely, as they have done in the past. They have given Kyriakos Mitsotakis a comfortable majority and a strong mandate. A percentage so close to 40 percent is unprecedented in the years of the crisis, as is a government with an outright majority. ...

1897. Far-right soundly defeated in Greek elections

1898. Deutsche Bank axes 18,000 jobs

1899. The others were Merkel’s puppets, we were just naive

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras admitted to being naive enough to believe that his European counterparts, whose countries have loaned Greece billions of euros, would go easy on him...

1900. The liberal narrative and the risks

1901. Playing with fire

The emerging crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean over Turkey’s drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) raise the prospect of an open Greco-Turkish conflict to a level higher than anytime since the Imia crisis...

1902. When necessity becomes history

1903. Cyprus prepares for state funeral

A state funeral will be held Tuesday for former president Demetris Christofias, who died on Friday after a battle with serious health issues...

1904. Johnson and Hunt fight for British PM job

1905. 'These will not be soft measures' says Juncker

1906. Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus: No one stands to win in a trade war

1907. Fiscal Council: Implement reforms and maintain surpluses

1908. Bank culture should change Central Bank Governor says

1909. Prudence and moderation

1910. Ahrweiler: History that teaches only one solution is a dangerous thing

1911. IMF: Cyprus economic recovery gradually decelerating but remains strong

1912. JPMorgan coming to Cyprus

1913. Trump wades into Britain's 'interesting' Brexit crisis

1914. Argonaut 2019: Over 20 countries participated in the exercise

1915. How much longer?

I wonder whether all this time since the economic crisis was enough to make us really angry, and I mean, really angry, not the kind of anger where one can go on social media to vent but a deeper feeling of rage...

1916. Cyprus 'one of the success stories of ESM'

1917. After defeat, Greek PM calls for snap elections

1918. JPMorgan sees Boris Johnson as next PM

1919. Turkey is waiting for its next opportunity

1920. A test for Turkey