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The Cyprus problem is in its longest stalemate ever

The Cyprus problem is in its longest stalemate ever as of 2017 to date, the General Secretary of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou said on Monday, adding that it is obvious that the passage of time without a solution favours and suits …

The Cyprus government reshuffle is an expression of great disappointment

Statements by the General Secretary of AKEL St. Stefanou:
The government reshuffle is an expression of great disappointment
8 January 2024, Cyprus News Agency
The Cyprus problem is in the longest stalemate it has ever been in, from 2017 until …

AKEL on the appointment of the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus

The appointment of María Angela Holguín Cuéllaras as the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus problem is a positive development.
However, the critical issue is to pave the way for the resumption of negotiations from where they were suspended …

AKEL denounces attack on the KISA offices in Nicosia with an explosive device

We condemn the arson attack on the offices of the Equality, Support and Antiracism Movement (KISA) in Old Nicosia.
Such actions are not only directed against the targets but also against the rule of law and legitimacy in our country.…

AKEL will focus on the Cyprus problem, ending wars, labour issues and the 2024 elections

AKEL is focusing on the Cyprus problem, the termination of wars around the world, with special reference to the Gaza Strip, labour issues and the 2024 elections for local authorities and the European Parliament, according to what the Party’s General …

Cypriot Lia Boyiatzi participates in Salon d’Automne art exhibition in Paris

Acclaimed Cypriot painter Lia Boyiatzi has been selected from among a multitude of artists from around the world to participate in the famous «Salon d’Automne» art exhibition organised every year in the French capital since 1903, the Embassy of the …

Composition of new Cyprus cabinet announced

The new cabinet which was announced on Monday, will be sworn in on Wednesday 10 January.

The new composition of the Cabinet, together with the members who remain in office, are:

Minister of Foreign Affairs – Constantinos Kombos

Minister of …

Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the UK jointly welcome UNSG envoy appointment

Greek and Turkish Cypriot diaspora organisations in the UK have issued a joint statement welcoming the appointment of María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar as the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy on Cyprus.

As the statement reads, the organisation is “clear that …

National Council discusses next steps after UNSG envoy’s appointment for Cyprus

The next steps after the appointment of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on the Cyprus issue, the scenarios for the resumption of negotiations for a Cyprus settlement, confidence-building measures concerning the Turkish Cypriots and also the issue of the team …

‘The biggest public investment for a generation’ – landmark proposals for new homes and facilities at Finsbury Leisure Centre revealed

Around 100 families in need could have a genuinely affordable new council home under new Islington Council plans for new housing, a fantastic new leisure centre and NHS GP surgery to replace the ageing Finsbury Leisure Centre.

The outline designs, …