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91. Cyprus and Israel reach agreement on IMEC electrical interconnection and natural gas development

A key agreement between Cyprus and Israel for an electrical interconnection under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project is expected to be finalized later this year....

92. Protest outside Presidential Palace against President’s visit to Israel

A protest outside the Presidential Palace on Friday afternoon called for President Nikos Christodoulides to cancel his planned trip to Israel, citing international legal concerns and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ...

93. US Ambassador to Cyprus gets powerful Ukraine role, and that’s good news for Cyprus

In a move that shows just how much trust Washington has in her, US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis has just been handed a second, extremely high-stakes job: America’s top diplomat in war-torn Ukraine....

94. ''A Turkish Ambassador of America in Cyprus'': Anastasiades hits back at ex-U.S. envoy’s claims

Former President Nicos Anastasiades has hit back at the explosive claims made by former U.S. Ambassador John Koenig, questioning both the timing and motive behind the American diplomat’s scathing comments....

95. Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, John Koenig: ''I was right about Anastasiades''

It’s not every day that a former U.S. ambassador publicly unloads on a head of state, but John Koenig, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015, has done just that....

96. Cyprus proposes opening Turkish port to Cypriot ships

In a move that could significantly alter Cyprus-Turkey relations, Cyprus has reportedly made a proposal to Turkey to open one of its ports to Cypriot-flagged ships, a long-standing issue that has been unresolved since 1987....

97. Christodoulides walks a diplomatic tightrope with high-stakes visit to Israel

President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....

98. Erdogan steps in over headscarf row in the occupied areas

An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....

99. From Silicon Valley to Cyprus, tech titans eye the island for their next big move

Cyprus is making bold moves on the global investment stage, with recent diplomatic and business outreach campaigns targeting major players in the U.S. and India. ...

100. Israel’s silence on Pope Francis’ death raises eyebrows

As condolence messages for Pope Francis poured in from world leaders, many noticed something missing, almost complete silence from Israel’s top officials....

101. Denktas urges Turkey to recognize Republic of Cyprus, open embassy in south

Serdar Denktas, a prominent Turkish Cypriot politician, has called on Turkey to formally recognize the Republic of Cyprus and open an embassy in the island’s internationally recognized government in the south....

102. Buffer zone tensions and crossing point deadlocks test peace process

The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...

103. Cyprus proves its role as crisis hub in major multinational drill (video)

Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....

104. Two worlds, one journey: Cyprus meets Cambodia

Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....

105. Turkey irked by Greece–Cyprus power cable plans near Karpathos

106. Trump declares tariff war, with chart in hand

At an official press conference, armed with a glossy chart and his signature bravado, former President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as ''the greatest, most incredible, America-first tariff plan you've ever seen.''...

107. Breaking news: Cyprus becomes America’s 51st state after Canada says ‘no’

In a stunning turn of events, Cyprus is officially set to become the 51st state of the United States of America....

108. Cyprus steps into the global spotlight at Paris-Ukraine summit

The Republic of Cyprus is making its presence felt at the Ukraine Summit in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, with President Nikos Christodoulides representing the country at the highest level on March 27-28....

109. Cyprus honors Greek Independence Day with pride and purpose (photos)

With a strong sense of national pride, Cyprus celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence on Tuesday with a grand student parade in Nicosia....

110. The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...

111. Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....

112. Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

113. A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

114. EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....

115. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

116. Whispers of power, lent-friendly meals, and a mission impossible

These are whispers—'Whispers of the Heart', as Michalis Hatzigiannis once sang—so take them with a grain of salt. A meeting reportedly took place between Young Nikos and Elder Nikos....

117. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

118. Trump highlights Greece-Cyprus role in strategic trade corridor

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greece and Cyprus in global trade and diplomacy, sharing a Breitbart News article that underscores their role in the proposed India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)....

119. The good, the bad, and the in-between: Cyprus talks in Geneva

Preparatory efforts for the informal Cyprus conference, scheduled for March 17-18 in Geneva, Switzerland, reached a peak this past week, with both organizational work from the United Nations and diplomatic efforts from the parties involved....

120. Cyprus’ diplomatic gamble: Can its US ties withstand Trump’s return?

The dramatic public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Marco Rubio sent shockwaves through the global political stage, signaling that Trump’s second term will be nothing like his first. ...