Europe
Greece and Cyprus Identify Three Areas for Defence Industry Collaboration
Defence Ministers discuss joint projects through EU SAFE favourable loans, targeting joint anti-drone projects, naval Centaur development and military bus assembly.
STEFANOS EVRIPIDOU
Journalist since 2002 with a background in law and international conflict studies. Experienced in reporting and analysis on politics, diplomacy and conflict. Observes power and people, likes to ask questions, tell complex stories simply, and keep a line between fact and fiction.
Europe
EU-Turkey Accession Negotiations at a Standstill
EU progress report: Turkey's accession talks frozen since 2018; EU urges Cyprus talks’ resumption, reversal on Varosha and halt to GSI obstruction; flags democratic backsliding in the country.
Cyprus Divided
Can Backstops Revive a Process on Life Support?
After years of deadlock, Erhürman pushes for an end to the status quo. Academics propose ‘backstops’ – safeguards and arbitration that deliver partial gains (e.g., Varosha, autonomy) even if talks fail – to restart dialogue, build trust and ensure implementation.
Cyprus Divided
Erhürman Will Meet Christodoulides First and Then Holguín
The new Turkish Cypriot leader will meet the President without the UN, while a meeting with the UNSG’s Personal Envoy has been pushed back to December, leaving little time for an enlarged ‘5+1’ meeting to be held.
Our Neighbourhood
Cronos Gas Field Edges Toward Development as Key Deals Signed
Cronos operator Eni signed three commercial deals in Limassol last week, pushing ahead with plans to get first gas to market by 2027, though industry experts suggest 2028 is more likely.
