Alma movement criticizes government over Cyprus trilateral meeting outcomes

On November 9, 2026, the political movement Alma criticized the Cypriot government following a recent trilateral meeting regarding the Cyprus issue. The movement described the outcomes as meager, arguing that the government has failed to meet the high expectations it cultivated earlier this year, specifically regarding the prospect of reaching a comprehensive solution before the end of 2026.

The specific results of the trilateral session were limited to an agreement on opening two new crossing points, one of which was a long-standing request from the Turkish Cypriot side, and the scheduling of a future meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General. Alma noted that the current state of affairs represents a significant decline in ambition, as the administration is now celebrating the fact that diplomatic engagement has not been completely abandoned, rather than moving toward a definitive resolution.

Alma recalled that the President of the Republic had previously expressed optimism about a potential settlement plan by the end of the year. The movement expressed concern that Turkey continues to stall negotiations, suggesting that the current diplomatic pace serves to prolong the status quo until the end of the UN Secretary-General's term.