Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis remains hopeful for Cyprus conflict resolution, citing increased international attention and dialogue as key factors. Emphasizing Greece’s commitment to European values and international law, Gerapetritis urges strategic patience and a realistic approach to the opportunity for reunification, despite challenges posed by the Turkish stance.
The recent resolution adopted by the Turkish parliament regarding the Cyprus conflict advocates for a twostate approach, emphasizing the sovereign equality of the Turkish Cypriot people and supporting international recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as an independent state. This historic legislative move marks a departure from previous efforts for a bicommunal federation, signaling a clear stance on permanent division over unity under a federal structure in Cyprus.
The recent tension between Greece and Turkey has heightened as Greece criticizes Turkey over the 1974 invasion of Cyprus. The exchange of condemnations highlights the ongoing dispute over Cyprus’s partition and the complex GreekTurkish relations.
Greece is determined to work with the Republic of Cyprus to find a fair and sustainable resolution to the Cyprus conflict, rejecting a twostate solution and advocating for the withdrawal of occupying forces. Deputy Minister Pavlos Marinakis emphasizes the importance of unity and progress in resolving the issue, highlighting the collaboration between Greece and Cyprus in various fields, including education and international engagement.
Maria Angela Holguin’s open letter as UN envoy calls for innovative approaches to end the Cyprus conflict, emphasizing the importance of moving past historical grievances for a united future. The letter has sparked debates and reactions from various political parties on the island, highlighting the complexity of finding a lasting solution.
The controversial reopening of Varosha in Cyprus, an abandoned resort town since 1974, has sparked mixed responses to PACE’s resolution. The dispute revolves around property rights, peace implications, and differing views on Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sovereignty, highlighting the complex nature of the ongoing Cyprus conflict.
In “Cyprus Problem: 50 years is far too long,” the Turkish invasion of 1974 is vividly depicted, urging global attention and support for justice and freedom for Cyprus. Through poignant archival footage, the film educates and inspires international solidarity, commemorating a pivotal moment in history.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou brings cautious optimism to Cyprus, envisioning a resolution to the conflict through withdrawal of occupying troops, safeguarding human rights, and fostering reunification. Persistent diplomatic efforts by President Nikos Christodoulides aim to restart negotiations for a fair settlement, signaling hope for a future of unity and peace in the divided nation.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar criticizes UN Resolution 186 for excluding Turkish Cypriots, contributing to ongoing tensions in Cyprus. Tatar advocates for a twostate solution to resolve the conflict.
Former Turkish Cypriot Leader Dervish Eroglu urges the north of Cyprus to confront the truth: Greek Cypriots reject key Turkish Cypriot demands. Eroglu calls for recognizing the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and denounces international embargoes hindering progress in resolving the Cyprus conflict.
