
Cyprus Condemns EU Official's Defense of Turkey
Cypriot President Christodoulides has condemned European Council President Charles Michel's defense of Turkey, placing Turkey at the center of a "war of words" within the EU.
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Cypriot President Christodoulides has condemned European Council President Charles Michel's defense of Turkey, placing Turkey at the center of a "war of words" within the EU.

President Nikos Christodoulides reportedly received a warning from European People’s Party leader Manfred Weber regarding his relations with the Elam party, which could create problems at the European level.

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, stated that the EU possesses tools to demonstrate the benefits of a solution to Turkey, which holds the key to resolving the Cyprus issue. However, commentary suggests Christodoulides himself is now perceived as the primary obstacle.

Corpul Gărzilor Revoluționare Iraniene (IRGC) a exercitat mult timp o mare putere, adesea subestimată, în Orientul Mijlociu.

The measures announced by President Christodoulides to cushion the impact of the Gulf war crisis are necessary and welcome — but they will only mean something if they actually reach the consumer.

The Cypriot government announced that London has promised its military bases on the island will not be used for offensive operations, a statement reiterated by a UK spokesperson to President Christodoulides.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Brussels to discuss the next steps for the Cyprus issue and developments in the Middle East.

President Christodoulides is in Brussels for talks with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the Cyprus problem, alongside a full schedule at the European Council summit.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized that the security of Cyprus is a collective responsibility of the European Union, highlighting this as the most important message from a recent visit by leaders.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated that 'nothing has been ruled out' regarding the future of the United Kingdom's military bases on the island.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday that the British Prime Minister had informed him that British bases in Cyprus were not used and would not be used in military operations in the region. Speaking to reporters as he arrived at a Movement of Ecologists–Citizens’ Cooperation movement event, Christodoulides said Cyprus was closely monitoring developments […]

President Nikos Christodoulides warned of 'turbulent times' during his address at the 'Battlefield Redefined' defence conference in Rome, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine and conflicts in the wider region.

At the time of writing, the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace has not yet concluded, so I cannot comment on its outcome. As I argued last week, the Cyprus government faced a difficult decision: whether to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the board. In the event, President Christodoulides displayed […]

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated that EU enlargement is a powerful geopolitical tool, urging the EU to fulfill its promise of admitting new members to maintain trust among candidate states.

A separated woman in Nicosia, identified as L.S., has appealed to President Christodoulides after a debt firm allegedly auctioned her home without warning, affecting her daughters and their father.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated he is keeping open the possibility of referring foreclosure laws back to the House of Representatives, citing the need to examine many aspects of the legislation.

President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus emphasized the need for a clear mechanism for the European Union to respond when its mutual assistance clause, Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty, is invoked, following Cyprus’ recent engagement with EU partners.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides received Greek PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis at the Presidential Palace to discuss regional issues, including the Iran war and the Cyprus problem. Androulakis also called for strong EU diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East.

EU leaders have pledged support for Cyprus in discussions regarding the future of British bases on the island, which have reportedly become targets for Iran. Cypriot President Christodoulides specifically raised the issue at the European Council, even reading a live security threat alert for the Akrotiri base to EU leaders, calling for discussions with Britain on the status of the bases due to regional risks.

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that Cyprus has demonstrated the achievability of European strategic autonomy, addressing policymakers in Brussels during meetings on the Cyprus issue and regional challenges.

A meeting between French President Macron, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Christodoulides in Cyprus was described as positive, highlighting active European support for the island.

President Nikos Christodoulides issued a firm assurance on Sunday that the government stands by those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, emphasizing that the state and livestock farmers…

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides delivered a televised message to the Cypriot people, asserting that Cyprus is acting responsibly and is not involved in any military operations amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his vision for Cyprus to transition from a consumer of defense solutions to a producer, actively shaping the European defense industry.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has called for the opening of new crossing points between the island's two sides, emphasizing that they should facilitate the daily lives of all Cypriot people.

UN Deputy Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix visited Pyla amidst recent tensions and met with Cypriot President Christodoulides. The President outlined specific conditions for future Cyprus talks, particularly concerning the buffer zone.

President Nikos Christodoulides is preparing a coalition offer to the opposition Democratic Rally (DISY), which would grant the conservative party cabinet seats in the government.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides criticized the House for attempting to pass numerous bills, some unconstitutional, before its dissolution ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections, also expressing concern about the composition of the new House.

Cypriot President Christodoulides emphasized the importance of institutional processes and adherence to laws, responding to concerns about political trust and suspicions raised by figures like Makarios Drousiotis.

A minister stated that President Nikos Christodoulides has been actively promoting unity and cohesion since the start of his administration. He is also undertaking initiatives aimed at resuming negotiations within the agreed framework, with a more active role for the European Union.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus will have an open and frank discussion with the British government regarding the future of the United Kingdom's military bases on the island.

Cyprus proved that European strategic autonomy is real, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, arguing that the allied military response to the recent drone strike on the British bases at…

The Netherlands is sending the air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F805) to the Eastern Mediterranean, as Cyprus faces heightened security concerns following a drone strike on a British military base…

Following a drone attack on a British base, Cyprus is intensifying its preparations for NATO membership, with President Christodoulides stating they would submit an application almost immediately.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called him to confirm that Cyprus was 'clearly and emphatically not a target' in recent events.

A meeting between Cyprus President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman kept alive a process to define a negotiating framework for the Cyprus problem.

President Christodoulides has written directly to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, seeking a meeting in the second half of March and pushing back against suggestions that Cyprus’s EU Council Presidency or upcoming parliamentary elections could delay the resumption of reunification talks. The letter, whose contents were reported by Phileleftheros, had a dual purpose: to arrange a […]