Fidan Can Do Better
The question is simple, however much we avoid it: Does Ankara truly believe that the Republic of Cyprus is the only obstacle to its relations with the EU? If so, then it is either underestimating the intelligence of its interlocutors or consciously refusing to look in the mirror. If not, then why does it choose to present it that way?
Fuel: Who Ultimately Benefits From Support Measures
The Cyprus Institute explains why horizontal measures benefit the few and proposes more targeted solutions to provide meaningful support for households.
War in the Middle East Stalls Cyprus’ Firefighting and Water Supply Plans
Firefighting aircraft grounded in Jordan – Desalination equipment held up in Israel.
The Complex Puzzle of the Bases Issue: What Nicosia Says and What It Does Not
The legal and political obstacles surrounding any change to the status of the British Bases in Cyprus remain significant, experts say, as the government signals willingness to discuss the matter with the United Kingdom.
Battle Against FMD Requires Island-Wide Approach
After emerging in Iraq in March 2025, the fast‑spreading foot‑and‑mouth disease reached the island by December – but how effective can eradication efforts be when cooperation between the two communities remains sporadic and fragmented?