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Turkish scenario takes Holguin and the UN out of the Cyprus issue equation

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Turkish scenario takes Holguin and the UN out of the Cyprus issue equation

Occupying Turkey is preparing moves following the end of the mission of the UN Secretary General’s envoy on the Cyprus problem. Ankara and its representative in the occupied territories are planning action if a deadlock is established. They aim to change the basis of the Cyprus problem, impose their agenda, and reach a “cooperation agreement” between the two entities. Turkey is pressuring the United Nations to negotiate a separate agreement, but the UN has deemed this illegal. The occupation forces are causing minor crises within the buffer zone to assert control over the area.

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general far too popular to do anything wrong

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Auditor-general far too popular to do anything wrong

– The opposition proceedings in the case brought against auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides by attorney-general George Savvides were filed by Odysseas’ team of lawyers.
– The opposition is based on two points: the application of the AG to the constitutional council is groundless and the AG does not have the authority to seek the sacking of an independent state official.
– Odysseas’ camp is applying pressure on the president to publicly side with him.
– The head of the anti-corruption authority demanded criminal charges against the drug squad chief, possibly linked to the Odysseas-Savvides clash.
– Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah urged Syrians to head for Cyprus and Europe to pressure Brussels to give Lebanon more funds for Syrian refugees.
– Parents were upset over the difficulty of questions in modern Greek exams for secondary school students.
– State hospital nursing unions are threatening industrial action if more nurses are not hired.
– The president announced the decision to appoint two criminal investigators before the cabinet approved it.

Last-minute laws passed by House before June elections

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Last-minute laws passed by House before June elections

– The House plenary passed laws related to regulations for local government bodies and operating permits for hotels before adjourning for the upcoming June elections.
– MPs approved a law extending the grace period for hotels lacking a full operating permit until the end of 2024, with a requirement to submit ‘as-built’ plans in the meantime.
– The transitional period for hotels to secure an operating permit has been extended by another six months.

Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

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Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, left Cyprus after meeting with the leaders, including Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, with no progress made. Tatar rejected Holguin’s proposal for a meeting with her and President Nikos Christodoulides, citing the Turkish Cypriot side’s position on sovereign equality and equal international status. Holguin will report to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will decide the next steps in the peace talks. Christodoulides’ failure to persuade Tatar to agree to a meeting raises questions about the purpose of the failed initiative and the blame game surrounding the deadlock.

Relocating as a digital nomad in 2024: top-5 countries of choice by Immigrant Invest

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Relocating as a digital nomad in 2024: top-5 countries of choice by Immigrant Invest

Fact: Remote work has gained popularity in recent years, leading to the creation of Digital Nomad Visas in various countries.

Cyprus welcomes a wave of art exhibitions

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Cyprus welcomes a wave of art exhibitions

In May, Nicosia and Limassol will host several new art exhibitions showcasing traditional and contemporary works by various artists on the island.

‘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.

MPs furious over last-minute changes to local government

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MPs furious over last-minute changes to local government

Lawmakers are frustrated with the government for making last-minute changes to legislation related to the reform of local government. They have agreed to only two amendments for now, with the rest to be discussed after the local government elections on June 9. The changes include allowing District Self-Governance Organisations to approve their own budgets and the appointment of individuals to head local government services temporarily. Permit applications for land development will be transferred to the new District Self-Governance Organisations. Legislators refused to fast-track a bill suspending permit applications, citing potential negative impact on the economy. The new system will merge various local government authorities at the district level to streamline processes.

Christodoulides: Time for answers over Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s death

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Christodoulides: Time for answers over Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s death

The tragic case of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was not properly handled for 19 years.

Turkey’s Plan B on Cyprus

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Turkey’s Plan B on Cyprus

Ankara is undermining the UN Secretary General’s envoy on Cyprus and is moving towards implementing Plan B for two states. The envoy’s efforts have not progressed, and the occupation side is pushing for the envoy’s contract not to be renewed. Ankara is focused on upgrading the pseudo-state and preparing for recognition.