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UN Envoy expected in Cyprus in May

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UN Envoy expected in Cyprus in May

The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, will visit Cyprus in early May to discuss the next steps in negotiations with President Christodoulides. Before arriving in Cyprus, she will travel to Berlin, Paris, and Brussels. The government spokesman emphasized Cyprus’ commitment to resuming negotiations based on UN Security Council resolutions and the agreed framework. The EU summit’s conclusions reflect the goal of linking EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue, sending a message to the Turkish side about the potential for progress on issues of interest if there is corresponding progress on Cyprus.

EU should , ‘stop being a slave to Greek Cypriots’

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EU should , ‘stop being a slave to Greek Cypriots’

Fact: The Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar believes that the European Union should stop being a slave to the Greek Cypriot side in the Cyprus problem.

EU corporate tax ‘harmonisation’ reforms would be opposed, Harris says

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EU corporate tax ‘harmonisation’ reforms would be opposed, Harris says

Ireland does not support reforms of the European Union’s internal market that propose harmonization of national corporate tax rates.

Nicosia praises Euro-Turkish relations linked to Cyprob

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Nicosia praises Euro-Turkish relations linked to Cyprob

– The European Council reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem within the framework of the United Nations and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
– The government of Cyprus achieved its goal of linking Euro-Turkish relations with the Cyprus problem.
– The EU is ready to play an active role in supporting the UN-led process for the Cyprus settlement talks.
– The European Council sent a powerful message to Turkey, urging constructive engagement in the Cyprus talks for progress in Euro-Turkish relations.
– The strategic discussion of Euro-Turkish relations was referred to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) following proposals made by Nicosia during the Council.
– President Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit Lebanon on May 2 to discuss a package of additional economic support, the details of which are still under discussion.

Migrant centres to house Syrians waiting for asylum

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Migrant centres to house Syrians waiting for asylum

Fact: Syrian migrants arriving in Cyprus will be taken to one of the migrant reception facilities to live, following a decision to cut all stipends given to them and delay examining their asylum applications.

Suspending asylum applications for Syrians , ‘legal’

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Suspending asylum applications for Syrians , ‘legal’

The suspension of examining asylum applications from Syrian nationals is the activation of Cyprus’ Plan B in the face of increasing migrant arrivals and is legal.

Christodoulides to visit Lebanon with EC chief

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Christodoulides to visit Lebanon with EC chief

Fact: The President of Cyprus and the President of the European Commission agreed to discuss the ever-increasing migratory flows of Syrians to Cyprus at the upcoming European Council meeting. They also agreed to provide enhanced financial support to Lebanon to address economic difficulties and manage migration. Additionally, they discussed a joint visit to Lebanon.