22 h. ago Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cast doubt on Friday over the Vatican as a potential location for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the Holy See itself would find it uncomfortable to host two mainly Orthodox Christian nations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV had confirmed his […]

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22 h. ago Netanyahu accuses France, Britain and Canada of ’emboldening’ Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the leaders of France, Britain and Canada of wanting to help the Palestinian militant group Hamas after they threatened to take “concrete action” if Israel did not stop its latest offensive in Gaza. The criticism, echoing similar remarks from Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Thursday, was part of a […]

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44 h. ago Iran warns Israel, US against any attack on its nuclear sites

The United States will bear legal responsibility in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday, following a CNN report that Israel might be preparing strikes on Iran. Iran and the U.S., Israel’s closest ally, will hold a fifth round of nuclear talks on Friday in […]

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51 h. ago Foreign ministry showcases Cyprus’ actions towards culture and sustainability at UN

Director General of the Foreign Ministry Andreas Kakouris, said Cyprus is committed to promoting culture as a key factor in sustainable development at a meeting on the topic at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Kakouris said that the Cyprus government views culture as a national priority. “Culture […]

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3 d. ago EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers. International pressure on Israel has mounted in recent days amid complaints about the lack of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus fails to join nations urging Israel to allow full aid into Gaza

The government on Tuesday declined to comment on why Cyprus was not among a group of more than 20 donor nations urging Israel to permit the full, unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. In total, the foreign ministers of 22 nations jointly signed the statement, calling on the Israeli government to “allow a full […]

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3 d. ago ‘Syrian people can be sure that Cyprus will be by their side’

The Syrian people “can be sure that Cyprus will be by their side”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday as European Union member states gave the green light to the lifting of economic sanctions on the country. “Cyprus’ position has been consistent,” he said, adding that the government has favoured a “more for more […]

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4 d. ago Israel’s aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says

Israel’s easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, warning its ally that the new offensive on Gaza had to stop or there would be consequences. Facing mounting pressure over an aid blockade it imposed in March and the risk of famine, Israel on Monday eased its blockade […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus honours memory of Pontic Greek genocide, calls for global recognition

Cyprus on Monday marked the Pontic Greek genocide remembrance day with strong messages from government officials and political parties, reaffirming the country’s call for global recognition of the atrocity. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos described the genocide as “a historical reality” and “a stain on humanity”. In a social media post, he said, “We honour the […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus Foreign Minister attents Pope Leo XIV’s enthronement at the Vatican

Cyprus Foreign Minister attents Pope Leo XIV’s enthronement at the Vatican  Philenews

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5 d. ago The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus attended the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus attended the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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7 d. ago UN ‘looks forward’ to working with EU’s Hahn, Ertugruloglu rules out meeting him

Mixed reactions to the European Commission’s decision to appoint Johannes Hahn as its special envoy for the Cyprus problem have continued, with the United Nations “looking forward” to working with him, and the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu swiftly ruling out the prospect of meeting him. “I will leave most comments to the EU, but […]

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8 d. ago Russians and Ukrainians meet in Turkey for first talks in three years

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul on Friday at their first direct peace talks in more than three years, under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. Live Turkish television pictures showed Russian and Ukrainian negotiators holding discussions together with a Turkish delegation. Turkish Foreign Minister […]

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9 d. ago Turkish Foreign Ministry: EU’s Cyprus Envoy Appointment Is an “Internal Matter

Turkish Foreign Ministry: EU’s Cyprus Envoy Appointment Is an “Internal Matter  Kıbrıs Postası

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9 d. ago Greece supportive of envoy Hahn’s appointment, Turkey less so

Greece expressed its support for the European Commission’s announcement of Johannes Hahn as its special envoy for the Cyprus problem, though Turkey was less enamoured by the decision. Greece’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that it “welcomes” Hahn’s appointment, and that the appointment “reaffirms the European Union’s unwavering support for United Nations-led efforts for a […]

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1 week ago Cyprus’ leaders ‘must be encouraged’ to achieve Cyprus problem solution

Cyprus’ leaders “must be encouraged” to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem, former Greek foreign minister Dimitris Avramopoulos said on Monday. Writing in newspaper Politis, he said a “sustainable and functional” solution to the Cyprus problem “can transform the eastern Mediterranean from a zone of tension into a place of coexistence, stability, and common […]

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1 week ago Cyprus archbishop promises continued cooperation with new pope

Archbishop Georgios on Sunday promised continued cooperation with the new Pope Leo XIV. “We are certain that we will continue the cooperation, because for us, the institution and not the person who represents it is what is important,” he said at an event to mark Mother’s Day, which is celebrated in Cyprus on the second […]

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on May 8, called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli […]

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1 week ago Archbishop Georgios to invite Pope Leo to Cyprus in near future

Archbishop Georgios to invite Pope Leo to Cyprus in near future  Philenews

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1 week ago Pakistan and India have agreed ‘full and immediate ceasefire’

Pakistan and India have agreed to a “full-fledged” and “not partial” ceasefire, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told broadcaster Geo news on Saturday, adding that three dozen countries were involved in the diplomacy that secured it. MORE TO FOLLOW

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