Turkish threat

(Our) time is running out

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(Our) time is running out

Church leaders are encouraged to speak out about the Cyprus issue and other topics, with their thoughts shared on CyBC. Archbishop George emphasizes the long history of Greeks in Cyprus and the passing on of traditions to future generations. The author, though not religious, appreciates the Archbishop’s message of hope and reunion in the afterlife. Archbishop George also stresses the importance of not resting until the Cyprus issue is resolved, as time is running out for everyone. The author questions the Archbishop’s belief that everything ends with the current generation, urging him to consider the perspectives of past leaders and future generations.

The first EU unified defense strategy and the benefits for Cyprus

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The first EU unified defense strategy and the benefits for Cyprus

– The EU is taking steps toward building a single common defense to strengthen its strategic autonomy due to various global uncertainties.
– In early March, the European Commission presented a European Defense Industrial Strategy.
– At a European Council Summit, the leaders of the 27 Member States expressed their intention to access more public and private funding for defense.
– Financing future defense investment is a significant challenge.
– Dr. Fotini Asderaki highlighted that Greece and Cyprus would benefit from European funding for defense due to their strained defense budgets.
– Cyprus and Greece are encouraged to take initiatives that align with the wider interests and threats to the EU, beyond their issues with Turkey.
– Cyprus has initiated the ‘Amalthea’ project for transferring humanitarian aid to Gaza, which gained international support.
– Cyprus is positioned as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East and acts as a guardian of Europe’s southeastern border.
– Cyprus advocates for strengthening the EU’s defense capabilities and strategic autonomy due to its military inequality with Turkey.