Nicos Anastasiades

Turkey, Greece to hold exploratory talks in Istanbul

Turkey's Foreign Ministry confirms that the 61st round of Exploratory Talks between Turkey and Greece will take place in Istanbul.

Greek Cypriot administration suspends its citizenship for cash programme

Greek Administration of Southern Cyprus has said it will scrap its citizenship scheme for foreign investors next month over alleged abuses uncovered in a television programme.

UN chief seeks to jump-start Cyprus talks

Guterres had met President Nicos Anastasiades and President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Mustafa Akinci in the German capital for "informal, trilateral" talks of reviving long-stalled peace negotiations.

Turkey says it has legal rights existing in the Eastern Mediterranean

The Turkish government is standing firm on its oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean as Greece and Greek-administered Cyprus call on the European Union to take action against Turkey.

Greek Cyprus police chief fired over serial killer case

Greek Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades' decision comes after justice minister resigned amid criticism of police for mistakes in following up on the disappearances of some of the women and girls that an army captain claims to have killed.

UN welcomes Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders meeting

Both sides exchanged views on the issue of extending the jurisdiction of founding states, in a possible solution to the Cyprus issue.

New border crossings open in divided Cyprus

The opening of the Dherynia border post in the east and the Lefka crossing in the northwest is the first such step to end the 44-year frozen conflict between Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots in eight years.

UN envoy meets with Cypriot leaders to test climate for peace

UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Jane Holl Lute held separate meetings with Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akinci and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades to test possible restart of reunification talks.

Turkey slams Greek Cyprus for gas search

Turkey's criticism comes after Ankara deployed navy vessels on Friday to stop a rig belonging to the Italian energy firm ENI as it headed toward an area southeast of Cyprus.

Greek Cypriot president wins second term

Nicos Anastasiades won re-election as Greek Cypriot leader since voters gave a thumbs-up to his record in containing an economic meltdown in 2013 and conducting abortive peace talks with the Turkish Cypriots.

Greek Cyprus looks set for presidential run-off vote

The two leading candidates to emerge from Sunday's election will have to seek support from the seven other candidates ahead of the February 4 ballot.

Here's how elections in Cyprus might affect the peace process

Turkish and Greek Cypriots remain in limbo as both sides brainstorm ways to proceed with suspended peace talks, with the fate of their island resting on the shoulders of one undecided man.