11 h. ago Interconnectivity and US a priority per Cyprus, Greek and Israeli FMs

The Cypriot, Greek and Israeli foreign ministers touched on trade and electrical interconnectivity between their states, and positioned themselves vis-à-vis the US, Gaza, Syria, and the Middle East during their trilateral meeting in Athens on Thursday. In a joint press conference, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said that the states bore a common “strong will to […]

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11 h. ago Interconnectivity, US a priority say Cyprus, Greek and Israeli FMs

The Cypriot, Greek and Israeli foreign ministers touched on trade and electrical interconnectivity between their states, and positioned themselves regarding the US, Gaza, Syria, and the Middle East during their trilateral meeting in Athens on Thursday. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the states bore a common “strong will to reinvigorate” convening of the ‘3+1’ format […]

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34 h. ago Geneva ‘not the end but the beginning’, says deputy spokesman

The government had secured the foundation for any efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue, which must be carried out within the framework of the UN security council agreement, deputy government spokesman Giannis Antoniou said on Thursday. Meanwhile, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot negotiators Menelaos Menelaou and Güneş Onar are set to meet in the course […]

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45 h. ago ‘We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey’

“We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking during a televised interview held to mark the completion of the second year of his term, he defended Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ remark on Saturday that Greece will participate and support the Greek Cypriot side’s efforts […]

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56 h. ago Greek, Cypriot, and Israeli foreign ministers to meet in Athens

A trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Greece, Cyprus and Israel will take place on Thursday in Athens. According to a statement from the Greek foreign ministry, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will host his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, and Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar. The meeting, scheduled for 1.30pm, will focus on strengthening […]

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68 h. ago Cypriot DNA Study Reveals Limited Greek Ancestry, Diverse Origins

Cypriot DNA Study Reveals Limited Greek Ancestry, Diverse Origins  GreekCityTimes.com

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4 d. ago Strong profits and deposits boost Cyprus and Greece’s leading banks

The largest banks in Cyprus and Greece successfully exceeded all their financial targets for 2024, demonstrating robust profitability and strengthened balance sheets. According to preliminary results released by the two largest Cypriot banks and the four largest Greek banks, all institutions reported solid profit growth and improved financial stability. Net interest income, the primary source […]

Economics

4 d. ago UK Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty to meet President Ersin Tatar ahead of key Cyprus negotiations

UK Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty to meet President Ersin Tatar ahead of key Cyprus negotiations  BusinessMole

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6 d. ago Greek PM, Cypriot Pres. Talk Cyprus Issue, EU Defense Investments

Greek PM, Cypriot Pres. Talk Cyprus Issue, EU Defense Investments  tovima.com

Events

8 d. ago Seven arrested in joint operation against illegal employment

Seven people were arrested on Thursday, March 6, in Ormidia following a joint operation by the British bases police and the Republic’s authorities. The operation aimed to combat modern slavery, illegal migration and unlawful employment. According to a police statement, the arrests included a Greek Cypriot employer and six undocumented workers at a potato packaging […]

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9 d. ago Trial of woman accused of selling Greek Cypriot property in north begins

The trial of a 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot property in the north began on Wednesday, nine months after her initial arrest. The Nicosia criminal court trial began with the calling of the prosecution’s first witness, a police officer who was tasked with handling evidence. However, the defence requested […]

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1 week ago Israel needs deal on freeing hostages to extend Gaza ceasefire deal

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday Israel was ready to proceed to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, as long as Hamas was ready to release more of the 59 hostages it is still holding. Fighting in Gaza has been halted since January 19 under a truce arranged with U.S. support and […]

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2 w. ago Trump, Starmer to meet at White House amid differences on Ukraine

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet at the White House on Thursday for their first in-person visit since the Republican leader upended U.S. policy on Ukraine, the Middle East and global trade. Starmer is the second European leader to meet Trump this week after French President Emmanuel Macron came to […]

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2 w. ago Ancient bible seized at checkpoint handed over to antiquities department

An ancient bible dating back to 1795 AD was handed to the antiquities department by the customs department on Tuesday following a ruling by Nicosia district court. The book was seized by customs officers in June 2018 during a vehicle check at the Ayios Dhometios checkpoint when a Greek-Cypriot attempted to smuggle it from the […]

Culture

2 w. ago Stefanu: The Greek Cypriot Side Must Take the Initiative in the Cyprus Issue

Stefanu: The Greek Cypriot Side Must Take the Initiative in the Cyprus Issue  Kıbrıs Postası

Sport

3 w. ago PRODUCTION: Stelana Kliris in Postproduction with Cypriot/UK/Greek Apart from Her

PRODUCTION: Stelana Kliris in Postproduction with Cypriot/UK/Greek Apart from Her  Film New Europe

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3 w. ago Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus slams hydrocarbon deal between Greek Cypriot Administration, Egypt

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus slams hydrocarbon deal between Greek Cypriot Administration, Egypt  Yeni Şafak English

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3 w. ago North says Egypt agreements ‘risk bringing the island to the brink of conflict’

The north’s ‘foreign ministry’ on Tuesday said the agreements signed by the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt concerning the exploitation of natural gas resources under the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean “risk bringing not only our island but also our region to the brink of conflict”. “The Greek Cypriot leadership is continuing to accelerate its […]

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3 w. ago Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

By Emilie Madi KFAR KILA, Lebanon Feb 18 (Reuters) – Residents of south Lebanon returned to devastated villages on Tuesday, searching for the bodies of relatives killed in last year’s war between Israel and Hezbollah as Israeli troops withdrew from most of the territory. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel would complete its withdrawal from the south on Tuesday to […]

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