Dimitris Christofias
Cyprus eyes bailout to avoid defaulting on loans2013-01-04Cyprus narrowly avoided defaulting on public sector worker salaries and pensions after securing a short-term loan of 250 million euros from semi-public corporate bodies.
With bailout, Cyprus enters tough period2012-06-29Cyprus becomes the fifth eurozone member to receive a bailout, but in its case, just days before it assumes the EU presidency.
Another "now or never" saga at Cyprus talks2012-01-26A final effort is being made to unite the divided island, but many believe that the stalemate will continue.
The great divide: Ban offers Cyprus encouragement, but no solution2010-02-04The UN secretary-general's visit prompts protests, while introducing no breakthroughs in the lumbering Cypriot reunification talks.
New airport inaugurated in Cyprus2009-11-08NICOSIA, Cyprus -- President Demetris Christofias inaugurated on Saturday (November 7th) a new airport in Larnaca. The ceremony was also attended by...
Talks on Cyprus reunification continue2009-11-03NICOSIA, Cyprus -- President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat met for two hours on Monday (November 2nd) to further d...
Diplomatic Diary: President of India visits Cyprus2009-11-03Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Indian counterpart Pratibha Devisingh Patil meet in Nicosia. Also in diplomatic news: Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic was in Japan and Albania and China marked 60 years of diplomatic ties.
Christofias, Talat discuss Cypriot property issues2009-10-23NICOSIA, Cyprus -- President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat met again on Thursday (October 22nd) to discuss reunify...
Greece, Cyprus voice support for Turkey's EU bid2009-10-20"The goal is for Turkey to become a full member," said Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.
Turkish Cypriots cancel joint drill with Turkey2009-10-14NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Turkish Cypriot officials announced on Tuesday (October 13th) that they have decided to cancel their annual joint military exercis...
Christofias: Cyprus to refuse mediation in reunification2009-10-02NICOSIA, Cyprus -- President Demetris Christofias said on Thursday (October 1st) that he will not accept any mediation or strict timeframes for reuni...
ICG says time running out for Cypriot settlement2009-09-30NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The time for the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriots communities to agree to reunify their divided island is running out, the Inter...
Turkish Cypriot leader criticises Christofias' statements2009-09-28NEW YORK, United States -- Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat voiced disappointment Friday (September 25th) with Cypriot President Demetris Chri...
Cyprus reunification talks resume2009-09-11NICOSIA, Cyprus -- President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat met on Thursday (September 10th) to discuss reunificati...
Cyprus reunification talks to resume next week2009-09-04NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Greek Cypriot authorities announced on Thursday (September 3rd) that they expect talks on the reunification of the divided island...
First stage of Cypriot reunification talks ends2009-08-07NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The first stage of talks between President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat on reunifying Cyprus e...
Downer says no pressure for Cyprus deal2009-08-06NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Leaders of the two communities on the divided island have made significant progress in reunification talks but no pressure should...
Immigration, citizenship focus of latest Cyprus talks2009-07-24NICOSIA, Cyprus -- President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat met on Thursday (July 23rd) in another round of talks a...
Cypriot communities disagree over guarantee system2009-07-19NICOSIA, Cyprus/ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat and Greek Cypriot President Demetris Christofias failed to reach an agreeme...
Turkey's Gul calls for Cyprus referendum this year2009-07-14ANKARA, Turkey -- President Abdullah Gul said on Monday (July 13th) that Turkey wants to see Cypriot reunification talks concluded soon and a referen...
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