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Diplomatic efforts to restart Cyprus peace talks

Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced that Nicosia is seeking a new informal meeting on the Cyprus issue between late July and early August to pave the way for formal negotiations. UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin is conducting a new round of consultations in Cyprus, with expected visits to Ankara and Athens to facilitate progress before the UN Secretary-General's term ends in December. While Greek Cypriot sources claim President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved new talks, Turkish Cypriot sources suggest he merely does not object to a new process. AKEL leader Stefanos Stefanou has proposed a roadmap to define future steps and preserve the Guterres Framework, while DISY President Annita Demetriou expressed support for a potential 5+1 conference. Regional dynamics and EU interest remain key factors in encouraging Turkish participation. Meanwhile, separate domestic issues arose as President Christodoulides promised to redesign an electricity pylon route in Pano Polemidia following resident protests.

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Τελευταία ευκαιρία
OmegaLive · 8 June 2026, 17:20
Αυτή τη φορά να πάμε μπροστά
Πολίτης · 8 June 2026, 07:18
UN Envoy Returns to Cyprus for New Round of Contacts
Famagusta Gazette · 8 June 2026, 05:21
Προς σοβαρή διαπραγμάτευση;
Πολίτης · 6 June 2026, 07:30