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Kotzias to UN's Special Envoy: Cyprus Problem is Matter of Occupation and Invasion
Greece's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, has conveyed Athens' views regarding the time-frame and the methodology of the Cyprus reunification talks to UN Secretary General`s special envoy, Jane Holl Lute, during a two-hour meeting on Tuesday.
During the meeting Kotzias underlined...
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President Pavlopoulos: Cyprus Problem is a European Issue
President of the Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, has reiterated that the Cyprus problem is a European and international one, adding that Greece demands that a solution be reached immediately.
Pavlopoulos was speaking during an event on Thursday, in Thessaloniki. He noted...
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Athens and Nicosia Reaffirm Common Stance on Cyprus Problem
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, have reiterated that they have a common position on the Cyprus problem, which is to reach a solution within the UN parameters.
“There is one position” Kotzias said after their...
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UNSG and Greek FM to Discuss the Cyprus Problem During a Meeting in New York
The Cyprus problem will be discussed during a meeting between the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Sunday in New York.
According to a UN source, Guterres expects to listen to the views of...
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Greek FM and British Foreign Secretary Discuss the Cyprus Problem
Greece seeks "proper, just and smart solutions" for the Cyprus problem, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Thursday after holding talks in Athens with his British counterpart Borris Johnson. He reiterated Athens' consistent position that no third countries...
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EU Commission Ready to Support a Solution to Cyprus Problem, Spokeswoman Bertaud Says
Spokeswoman for the European Commission Natasha Bertaud on Thursday reiterated the European Commission's readiness to support the ongoing efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem under the auspices of the UN.
The European Commission has expressed its readiness to attend the...
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President of Greece: We Are at a Critical Juncture in "Cyprus Problem" Negotiations
We are at a critical juncture in the negotiation process for a solution to the Cyprus problem, this stage requires bold political decisions, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday. The president was attending an unveiling of a bust in honour of the Lebanese philosopher Gibran...
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Moscow Wants No Guarantees But Real Solution to Cyprus Problem
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that in a future solution to the Cyprus problem no guarantees can be accepted, according to AKEL Secretary General Andros Kyprianou.
Lavrov, Kyprianou says, has also made it clear that there cannot be...
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Cyprus Says There Can be No Interim Deal on Cyprus Problem
There can be no interim agreement on the Cyprus problem; this is clear and is not even put forward for discussion, Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides has said.
In statements after a meeting of the National Council on Thursday, under Cyprus...
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No Foreign Troops Could Remain in Cyprus for Successful Solution of Cyprus Problem, Gov't Official Says
Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides has reiterated that no solution of the Cyprus problem could include the presence of foreign troops.
He made the statement to CNA in response to a report by Turkish Millet daily paper on a proposal by US official Victoria Nuland. The proposal by...
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32nd PSEKA: Cyprus Problem and U.S. Policy
The 32nd Congress of the International Coordinating Committee – Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) opened on Tuesday in Washington, with the participation of about 100 delegates from the USA and Britain.
Welcoming delegates to the conference, PSEKA President Philip Christopher stressed...
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European Commission Foresees Plausible Resolution to Cyprus Problem in 2016
The European Commission and its President Jean-Claude Juncker personally are confident that 2016 will be the year to bring along a resolution of the Cyprus issue, according to EC spokesperson Mina Andreeva.
The EC Spokesperson, answering a CNA question during...
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European Council President Calls for Increased Cooperation with Turkey on Cyprus Problem
Turkey may be a key partner concerning counter-terrorism but the EU needs better cooperation regarding Syria and the Cyprus issue, EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Sunday.
Speaking to the press on his arrival to the EU – Turkey...
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Prokopis Pavlopoulos Discusses Cyprus Problem During Visit to the Island
President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos has called on Turkey to prove its good intentions regarding the Cyprus problem and stressed that Turkey can not make a step towards becoming a part of the EU if it does...
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Cypriot Leaders Decide to Intensify Cyprus Problem Negotiations
The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, have decided to intensify the Cyprus negotiations, aiming at reunifying the island.
In a statement read out on behalf of the two leaders,...