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Cyprus Talks: Focusing on the 2028 Elections and UN Dynamics

Published March 2, 2026, 09:15
Cyprus Talks: Focusing on the 2028 Elections and UN Dynamics

The article analyzes the moves and statements made by President Christodoulides regarding the Cyprus issue and the dynamics sought by the United Nations for a new negotiation process. The author argues that the President's actions aim to highlight the responsibilities of the Turkish Cypriot side and to weaken the image of Tufan Erhurman, the Turkish Cypriot leader. The Christodoulides government is attempting to create the impression in the Greek Cypriot public opinion that Erhurman is under the guidance of Ankara. The author questions this approach and wonders why President Christodoulides chooses to cooperate with extreme nationalists instead of encouraging positive developments from the Turkish Cypriot side. The article presents specific examples, such as the public reference to the problems of Greek Cypriot students in Rizokarpaso, as evidence of this strategy.