Cyprus

Turkish Republic of Northern Cypress (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar blasted Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulidis, who recently brought up NATO membership issues.

Christodoulidis said the alliance is not like the EU and Türkiye will not allow arbitrary political decisions to be taken.

Cyprus is on the verge of joining the US Visa Waiver Program, with just a few minor issues remaining to be addressed.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed Nicosia's active interest in NATO membership, underscoring the island nation's strategic recalibration toward Western alliances.

Speaking at a public event, Christodoulides disclosed that Cyprus is engaging with the US to explore pathways for future NATO accession.

Turkey's Defense Ministry on Thursday lashed out at the Republic of Cyprus, after its president, Nikos Christodoulides, reiterated the island nation's aspirations to join NATO.

Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with US help to bring them up to the standards of the world's premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday.

The geopolitical risks associated with constructing the Great Sea Interconnector, linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, are considered manageable, stated Cypriot Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou during the second Greece-Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit in Nicosia.

The 4th Cyprus-Greece-Jordan Summit, held in Nicosia on Wednesday, centered on enhancing trilateral cooperation between the three nations in key areas such as civil protection, connectivity and energy. 

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated their respective governments' commitment to finding a way forward in talks for the reunification of Cyprus, during a joint press conference in Nicosia on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the 2nd Cyprus-Greece Intergovernmental Summit.

Two Cypriot artists, composer Freedom Candlemaker and singer-performer Nama Dama, join forces for a special performance at Crust (13 Protogenous) in Athens on December 7. Both renowned for their ability to blend traditional Greek sounds with modern electronic elements and diverse influences, their appearance will seek to bridge cultures and eras. Tickets cost 10 euros at more.com.

Cyprus is willing to assist in any way possible in helping implement a ceasefire brokered between Lebanon and Israel, its government said on Wednesday.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by phone with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday, a statement from the government spokesperson's office said.