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1411. UNFICYP mandate extended for another six months

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has recommended that the Security Council extends UNFICYP’s mandate until January 31, 2020 in recognition of its continued contribution to the maintenance of peace and stability. ...

1412. 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. ...

1413. Mitsotakis sworn in as PM amid east Med tensions

Conservative politician Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in as Greece’s new prime minister on Monday after storming to victory on a pledge to create jobs and lure investment to the economically stricken nation...

1414. US Congressional Delegation visits Cyprus

A 9-member bipartisan delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives, headed by Ted Deutch (D-FL), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, visited Cyprus this weekend....

1415. Second Turkish drillship arrives off Cyprus

A second Turkish drillship arrived on Monday off the coast of Cyprus just south of Karpas peninsula...

1416. Erdogan tells Macron not to speak about Cyprus

1417. 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...

1418. On the set of Jiu Jitsu

The filming of Jiu Jitsu starring Nicolas Cage is well underway in Nicosia, with first photos and videos from the set being made public...

1419. Genius or joker?

Loose cannon or influential statesman - what kind of British prime minister would Boris Johnson make on the world stage? Judging by his time as foreign secretary, possibly both...

1420. A top athlete, a rare human being, a true Greek

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a unique example of a great athlete, but also, more importantly, an exceptional person. He is the best response to racists and all those who cannot stomach diversity – whether in Greece, the United States or the world. ...

1421. FANEROMENI19 Arts Festival

The patio of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation transformed into the stage for FANEROMENI19...

1422. EU Council conclusions on Cyprus

1423. Anastasiades meets Ozersay

1424. Lady’s Mile mired in controversy again

Lady’s Mile Beach finds itself once again at the centre of controversy, with an upcoming concert in the balance due to environmental concerns and a businessman who is trying to get beach coolers banned...

1425. Ankara threatens Nicosia over arrest warrants

1426. Mud sharks caught in the north

Local fishermen in the north caught two mud sharks on Monday, with reports saying the spiny dogfish are not found naturally in the area...

1427. Garber: US deeply concerned by Turkey's intention to drill off Cyprus

1428. Ahrweiler: History that teaches only one solution is a dangerous thing

1429. Cyprus strikes deal with Noble, Shell and Delek

1430. British PM opposes Turkey’s planned drilling activities

1431. Undiplomatic behavior

1432. US Congressmen introduce bill that lifts arms embargo on Cyprus

1433. Trump’s bimonthly report on Cyprus sent to Congress

1434. Duncan sovereignty remarks fallout intensifies

1435. Lakkotrypis: Cyprus energy developments an incentive for Turkey

1436. Cyprus Aphrodite gas field partners near deal

1437. Cyprus on track to miss EU recycling targets

1438. KOGAS investment in Cyprus a 'new horizon' for economic ties

1439. East Med Gas Forum to turn into an international organisation

1440. Guterres report: Low expectations for real progress