President to meet UN envoy for Cyprus talks restart
Fact: Holguin will arrive on Tuesday evening in Cyprus, where she will stay until May 14.
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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.
President expresses disappointment over National Council leaks
The President expressed disappointment over leaks from members of the National Council. President Christodoulides stated that certain matters discussed and agreed upon in the National Council were not adhered to by some members, which he finds concerning. The President also mentioned that efforts are ongoing to resume negotiations for the Cyprus issue, with the EU playing an important role. Additionally, he clarified that there is no difference between sovereignty equality and the solution of two states. The President confirmed that he is in constant contact with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who recently visited Turkey.
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
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.
President calls National Council meeting
A National Council meeting will take place on Friday, where President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to brief party leaders on the latest developments over the Cyprus problem.
Widespread condemnation of attacks on Israel
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos condemned the Iranian strikes on Israel and called for restraint to avoid further escalation and destabilization. His words were echoed by political parties, with Disy and Dipa condemning the attacks and calling for diplomatic channels and dialogue to prevent disastrous results. Akel called for a National Council meeting to address the dangerous developments in the region.
Mexico sounds alarm over ‘zombie drug’ sedative in opioids
Mexican health officials are concerned about the presence of Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, in opioids in cities on the country’s northwest border with the United States. Xylazine, known as “tranq dope” or “zombie drug,” has worsened the opioid crisis in U.S. cities like Philadelphia. The sedative Xylazine can make opioid overdose reversal treatments less effective and raise the risk of fatal drug poisoning, as well as cause severe skin abscesses. The study, funded by Mexico’s National Council for Science and Technology, tested drug residues in Tijuana and Mexicali, identifying Xylazine as an adulterant in heroin and fentanyl. The consumption of fentanyl is also spreading within Mexico’s borders.
House leader reacts to Azerbaijan’s intend to recognise occupied areas
The President of the House, Annita Demetriou, is sending a letter of protest to the President of the Azerbaijani Parliament and European counterparts due to Azerbaijan’s intention for inter-parliamentary cooperation with the parliament of the occupied areas. She also called for the National Council to be convened again and emphasized the need to stop such actions, stating that negotiations within the agreed framework of the Bizonal Bicommunal Federation with political equality is the only solution.
National Council meeting shelved for , ‘when time is right’
The government has rebuffed calls to convene a National Council meeting amid secrecy surrounding the UNSG proposals that President Nikos Christodoulides has agreed to.