The Irish Times

Migration crisis on agenda as Pope Francis begins surprise visit to Cyprus

Pope to be briefed by Cypriot president on ending the division of the island

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 18:02

Turkish Cypriot leader’s move on abandoned town sparks action by Cyprus

Tatar says Greek Cypriots will be invited to return to Varosha amid invasion anniversary

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:09

Four found dead after ‘unprecedented’ forest fire in Cyprus

Eight mountain villages evacuated following ‘most destructive’ blaze in island’s history

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 15:02

UN-brokered Cyprus talks fail to find ‘common ground’

Informal meeting of divided island’s leaders aimed at resuming reunification efforts

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 11:06

UN-led talks open in Geneva on the future of divided Cyprus

Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to discuss the decades-old division of the island

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 18:40

Turkish-Cypriot move to reopen beach condemned as ‘serious violation’

Cyrus’s president Nicos Anastasiades calls move ‘exceptionally unacceptable’

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 17:48

Cypriots row over borders amid migrant and coronavirus fears

President criticised for closing gates between south and north for first time since 2003

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 18:37

The Irish Times view on EU-Turkey tensions: refugees caught in the middle

Although Turkey denies it has changed its policy, the signals sent by Erdogan to desperate refugees speak volumes about what appears to be his real intention

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 19:15

Calls for tourism boycott add to pressure to reopen Cyprus trial

Mother of British teenager found guilty of lying about rape among those who reject verdict

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 19:13

Cypriot factions commit to efforts towards ending 45-year-long discord

Amid tensions over gas drilling, Greek and Turkish sides agree to September UN talks

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 18:35

Cyprus criticises Turkish Cypriots over plan to reopen ghost town

Cypriot government says Varosha proposal violates UN Security Council resolutions

Sun Jul 28 2019 - 16:53

Turkey accuses EU of bias over oil drilling in Cypriot waters

Erdogan vows to protect Turkish Cypriot rights and to continue drilling

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 21:40

Turkish drilling off Cyprus coast prompts talk of ‘targeted measures’

European Council poised to deter Ankara from ‘unlawful act’ in territorial waters

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 17:34

Turkey begins naval exercises near drill ship off Cyprus

EU and US express concern at drilling as Turkey plans to send second ship

Tue May 14 2019 - 21:38

Cypriot minister resigns over failure of police to investigate missing women

Crimes of island’s first serial killer went undetected for nearly three years as he targeted mainly foreign women

Thu May 02 2019 - 17:41

EU-Med 7 calls for fixed method for redistributing asylum seekers

Grouping of seven EU Mediterranean states unhappy at burden of hosting migrants

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 20:43

Heads of EU Mediterranean states meet to discuss migration

Brexit and climate change also on agenda for seven states at ‘Club Med’ meeting in Cyprus

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 21:24

Hariri’s travails point to Lebanon’s broken, sectarian system

Resignation postponed: Mystery still shrouds PM’s two-week sojourn in Saudi Arabia

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 17:01

Renewed talks on reunification of Cyprus open in Switzerland

UN signals end to 50-year peacekeeping mission if negotiations end without deal

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 18:23

Efforts to prevent collapse of Cypriot reunification talks

UN chief issues proposals to bridge gap between Greek and Turkish Cypriots

Wed May 10 2017 - 18:51

Cyprus, reunification and a lot of maybes

Most of the remaining points of difference are not of principle but degree

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 01:02

Turkish troops to remain on Cyprus, says Erdogan

President’s comments cast doubt over prospects of settlement as talks halted in Geneva

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 16:48

Talks on Cyprus offer ‘historic opportunity’ to reunite island

Hopes are high of settlement plan as Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders meet in Geneva

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Relief in Cyprus as EgyptAir hijacker surrenders

Nicos Anastasiades praises police for their efforts in ensuring safety of all on board

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 01:00

EU leaders agree parameters of deal for Turkey on refugee crisis

Turkish PM due in Brussels for key meeting with leaders on controversial proposal

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 00:19

Donald Tusk cautious on chances of Turkey migration deal

Officials anxious around Davutoglu response to offer on EU membership negotiations

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 19:44

Macedonia returns migrants to Greece ahead of summit

EU officials seek support for deal with Turkey in talks this week to stem refugee crisis

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 18:53

Cyprus gets assurances on Turkey from EU leaders

President sought reunification guarantees in exchange for support on EU accession talks

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 17:11

ECB concerned over Greek internal relations

Central bank may issue formal warnings to Greek government if situation continues

Wed May 13 2015 - 22:22

Cyprus to lift all capital controls on Monday

President says lifting of restrictions marks final restoration of confidence in banking system

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 11:46

ECB to unveil some details of €1tn bond buying plan today

The European Central Bank is expected to focus on improved growth prospects, keep rates on hold and unveil some -but not all -the details of its €1 trillion-plus bond buying plan

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 09:54