Antonio Guterres

‘We obviously disagree on Cyprus, but only dialogue can be the antidote’

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‘We obviously disagree on Cyprus, but only dialogue can be the antidote’

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan disagree on the Cyprus problem, but both support dialogue as the solution. Erdogan emphasized the importance of reaching a fair and permanent solution based on the facts on the island to strengthen stability and peace in the region. United Nations Envoy Maria Angela Holguin is working on finding a solution within the framework of UN Security Council decisions, but there is currently no common ground between the parties involved.

Holguin: I will push for talks until the end (Updated)

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Holguin: I will push for talks until the end (Updated)

UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin will prepare a report after her visit to Cyprus and meet with UNSG Antonio Guterres. The people of Cyprus deserve dialogue between the two parties, according to Holguin. Tatar rejected the suggestion of a trilateral meeting, stating that negotiations can only resume with confirmation of sovereign equality and equal international status for the Turkish Cypriot side.

Environmental journalism is increasingly dangerous profession, UN chief says

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Environmental journalism is increasingly dangerous profession, UN chief says

Journalists covering environmental issues are facing increased violence worldwide, according to a report by UNESCO. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that press freedom is under threat, with dozens of journalists being killed while reporting on topics such as illegal mining and logging. The report revealed that only five out of 44 cases of murdered environmental journalists resulted in convictions. In Latin America, the protection of environmental defenders and freedom of expression are particularly urgent issues. The deaths of journalists in Gaza during Israel’s attacks were also condemned by Guterres and Chilean President Gabriel Boric.

Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in central Kenya

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Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in central Kenya

Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others.

Turkish Cypriot side says it is , “painted” badly, despite denying chance of Cyprus talks

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Turkish Cypriot side says it is , “painted” badly, despite denying chance of Cyprus talks

The Turkish Cypriot side denied claims that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for a trilateral or multilateral meeting on the Cyprus problem.

Christodoulides creates , ‘political group’ for Cyprus problem

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Christodoulides creates , ‘political group’ for Cyprus problem

Fact: A “political group” for the Cyprus problem has been created by President Nikos Christodoulides.

National council to convene

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National council to convene

The National Council is set to convene on Friday morning, with President Nikos Christodoulides briefing party leaders on the latest developments regarding the Cyprus problem and the results of the latest European Council meeting regarding EU-Turkey relations. Christodoulides called the meeting to inform party leaders of discussions before the arrival of UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin. Opposition parties Disy and Akel have repeatedly called for the National Council to be convened in response to Christodoulides agreeing to UN proposals on the Cyprus problem. The government initially resisted calls for the meeting until “the facts differ” from the last National Council meeting.

US Dollar consolidates gains as focus on geopolitics

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US Dollar consolidates gains as focus on geopolitics

– Growing expectations for a delay in the Federal Reserve’s policy pivot and escalating geopolitical tensions fueled an impressive US Dollar rally last week.
– Iran launched an assault with dozens of drones in retaliation to a suspected Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus.
– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran’s drone attacks targeting Israel as a “serious escalation” and called for restraint.
– US stock index futures trade modestly higher after a sharp decline on Wall Street.
– Gold opened higher and advanced above ,370 before retreating.
– EURUSD broke below 1.0700 and stabilized around 1.0650.
– GBPUSD lost 1.5% last week and stays below 1.2500 on Monday.
– Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki is closely watching FX moves, particularly the broad Yen weakness.
– USDJPY closed the previous week higher and continued to push higher, trading at its highest level in over three decades near 154.00.

Kombos: Cyprus ready for talks, Turkish side imposing conditions

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Kombos: Cyprus ready for talks, Turkish side imposing conditions

Fact: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stated that President Nikos Christodoulides is ready to start talks on the Cyprus problem immediately.

Cyprus, Greece share common goals on Cyprus problem, says President

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Cyprus, Greece share common goals on Cyprus problem, says President

Cyprus and Greece share common goals and aspirations regarding the need to resume talks on the Cyprus problem.