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July 26, 2019

Greek Cypriot side ready for additional assurances on natural gas issue when peace talks enter final stage

The Greek Cypriot side is ready to provide the Turkish Cypriots with additional assurances as regards the proceeds from the natural gas found in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone when the peace talks under the UN aegis enter their final stage. Cyprus News Agency has learned that President Nicos Anastasiades in a letter he sent to...

June 19, 2019

President optimistic that EU will send stronger messages to Turkey on provocations in Cyprus’ EEZ

President Nicos Anastasiades appeared optimistic on Tuesday that the EU partners will send stronger messages to Turkey as regards her provocative actions in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Speaking to the press at the Presidential Palace, the President pointed out that this is our aim (for stronger messages) following the Med 7 Summit in Malta...

May 7, 2019

St. Mamas casket, saved from auction, to be handed over on May 14 to its rightful owner, the Metropolis of Morphou

A casket with the relics of saints originally from St Mamas church in Morphou will be returned to its rightful owner, the Metropolis of Morphou, on May 14 a German auction house announced on Monday. The official and public handover of the reliquary to the representative of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou, the Archimandrite Fotios Ioakeim,...

May 6, 2019

Turkey violating Cyprus’ EEZ

Our intention is to resume negotiations for a Cyprus settlement, however negotiations are not possible “with Turkish ships violating the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus and creating tension” Government Spokesman Prodromos Prodromou said on Sunday. Speaking at the Presidential Palace and asked if the President of Cyprus would be willing to attend a...

January 2, 2019

President Anastasiades highlights need for a Cyprus solution to bring peace and stability

Everyone in Cyprus should be after a solution that will bring about lasting peace and stability, says President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, while noting the need for the two communities to respect each other’s rights in order for this endeavor to succeed. In a televised message to the people of Cyprus for the New Year,...

November 8, 2018

Cyprus, US sign ‘Statement of Intent’ on security cooperation

US reaffirms policy on Cyprus’ EEZ and supports efforts for Cyprus settlement US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reaffirmed longstanding US policy on resources in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone and also said that the United States continues to support efforts for a solution of the Cyprus problem, a statement issued by the...