March 29, 2024

Government Spokesman on G8 Statement on Cyprus

The Government Spokesman, Mr. Michalis Papapetrou, made today the following statement in Geneva where is currently attending the proximity talks: [Read more…]

Press Conference by the Foreign Minister of Cyprus Mr. Ioannis Kasoulides

On Saturday, July 1 the Foreign Minister, Mr. Ioannis Kasoulides, gave a press conference following the measures taken by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Rauf Denktash, to impede the movement of UNFICYP in the occupied area.  [Read more…]

The looting of cultural property of occupied Cyprus described in a report published by McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research

Τhe McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research which is part of the Cambridge University has just published a report entitled “Stealing History: [Read more…]

Turkish Cypriot newspaper calls for support

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has called on international organizations to help Turkish Cypriot daily newspaper “Avrupa”, which is facing closure after the regime in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus raided its premises confiscating its equipment on May 16. [Read more…]

Israeli President said his country hopes for a solution to the Cyprus problem

Israeli President Ezer Weizman, speaking at a dinner hosted by him in honour of President Glafcos Clerides, reaffirmed that his country hopes for a solution to the Cyprus problem and supports the island’s accession to the European Union. [Read more…]

Remarks to the Press by Alvaro de Soto after his first visit to Cyprus ended

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser for Cyprus Alvaro de Soto, paid his first visit to Cyprus since his appointment last year, in the first week of March during which he had the opportunity to meet with the leaders of the two communities, he visited the Greek Cypriot enclaved in the occupied area and the UN peacekeeping force in Nicosia. [Read more…]

Former Cypriot Ambassador appointed as Special Rapporteur for Iraq

In late December 1999, former Cypriot Ambassador Andreas Mavrommatis has been appointed by the Commission for Human Rights as Special Rapporteur for Iraq, with the mandate to prepare a report on the violation of human rights in the country that will include suggestions for tackling the issue. [Read more…]

New Year’s Message by the President of the Republic Mr. Glafco Clerides

I would like to communicate with you, the people of Cyprus, at this time and wish you a long life, good health, prosperity and happiness. [Read more…]