- 3d ago
Greek leaders mark 52nd anniversary of Turkish invasion of Cyprus with calls for reunification
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President Konstantinos Tasoulas, and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis issued statements on July 20, 2026, the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion, reiterating Greece's commitment to a reunited Cyprus based on UN resolutions and EU law.
- Jul 13
EU appoints Raffaele Fitto as Special Representative for Cyprus to support UN reunification talks
The European Commission appointed Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as its special representative for Cyprus on Monday, tasking him with supporting UN-led reunification efforts alongside envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar.
- Jun 17
Turkey accuses European Parliament of giving platform to terrorist groups after report condemns democratic backsliding and violations against Greece
Ankara issued a furious response after the European Parliament adopted a resolution criticising Turkey’s erosion of democracy, its Blue Homeland doctrine, and abuses against Greece and Cyprus, and warned of possible sanctions on Turkish officials.
- Jun 8
Turkey scrambles F-16s as Greek, French and Dutch defence ministers fly to Cyprus for EU summit
Two Turkish F-16s shadowed aircraft carrying the Greek, French and Dutch defence ministers to an informal EU defence summit in Nicosia on Sunday evening, while radio interference was reported from the breakaway north.
