Cyprus foreign policy ‘will not be dictated by Turkey’

Cyprus Shone, but the Wound of Occupation Remains

For two days, Cyprus was at the center of Europe, hosting – as the presiding country – the leaders of the EU member states at the Informal Summit held on April 23 and 24 in Ayia Napa and Nicosia. The organization of the Summit, which took place under extremely strict security measures, was flawless and, as the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, characteristically noted, Cyprus is “the beacon of Europe in the region.” The post…

Cyprus foreign policy ‘will not be dictated by Turkey’

Cyprus will further strengthen its relations with the Gulf countries, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday, adding that he will soon undertake another tour of the region. Speaking to Phileleftheros, he said that the island is “close to all the countries where we have relations”. He recalled the presence of leaders from the countries of the region at the informal European Council in Nicosia a week ago. The presence of the leaders f…

Cyprus ‘not mere observer’ in Middle East realignment, FM Kombos says

A shifting geopolitical landscape is emerging in the Middle East, driven by the strategic movements of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The crisis precipitated by the war in Iran is expected to be long-lasting, with repercussions extending toward Cyprus. Diplomatically, Cyprus has found itself at the center of EU discussions. As the current holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Nicosia had already…