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President Christodoulides: Cyprus Issue Not a Frozen Conflict

Published January 2, 2026, 16:22

President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, in an interview with the German network ZDF, emphasized that the Cyprus issue is not a frozen conflict and that the reunification of Cyprus would offer significant opportunities to all residents of the island. He highlighted the need for the EU's strategic autonomy in the areas of defense, energy, and competitiveness, as well as the EU's approach to countries in the Middle East, India, and the Gulf. Regarding Turkey, he stated that Cyprus desires a Turkey oriented towards Europe, which would meet European criteria.