Ioannis Kasoulidis
German foreign minister: Two-state solution for Cyprus not an option
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday a two-state solution for Cyprus is not an option and Germany will continue to push for a de-escalation of tensions on the island.
Cypriot minister talks Ukraine in Berlin
Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides will meet with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on Monday, just days after she warned any weak links in Europe's resolve would only embolden Moscow.
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Cyprus’ former foreign minister looks back on career
Cyprus' former foreign minister Ioannis Kasoulides spoke of the need to engage with the Cyprus problem without fear or prejudice during a book launch event on Friday.
The book, titled "30 Years Present: Ideas and Thoughts on our Cyprus," recounts his experiences in politics from government spokesman to EU lawmaker to foreign minister.
Kasoulides: A solution is the only way forward for Cyprus
A solution to the Cyprus issue is imperative, says the country's former foreign minister Ioannis Kasoulides, warning that allowing the situation to continue as is is no longer an option for Cypriots. There is no plan B, he says, expressing concerns about the "uncontrollable" Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the fact that "no one has the power to rein him in."
European Parliament expresses solidarity with Cyprus
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani said Friday that Turkey's actions within Cyprus's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) do not contribute to its European Union prospects.
Turkey says won't allow 'one-sided' gas search off Cyprus
Turkey's energy minister says his country won't allow Cyprus's government to carry out a "unilateral" gas search off the east Mediterranean island.
Berak Albayrak told an energy forum in Istanbul on Thursday that Turkey will block an offshore hydrocarbon search as long as there isn't an accord to reunify ethnically split Cyprus.
Turkey ships harass drillship off Cyprus coast
Cyprus said on Saturday that it had an open line of communication with Italy after the Saipem 12000 drillship of energy giant ENI was reportedly forced to halt its course to Block 3 of the island's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by Turkish warships.
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Nicosia disappointed with results of Erdogan visit to Greece
Cyprus was disappointed by the results of the visit by Turk President Tayyip Erdogan to Greece, Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Thursday.
"From what I learned, the visit did not produce anything new for Cyprus," Kasoulides told Antenna television station at the end of the official part of Erdogan's visit.
Cyprus will reap benefits from its foreign policy
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said Thursday that Cyprus has enhanced political and economic cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries and this will have a beneficiary impact on the stability of the region.
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Anastasiades to meet Putin & Medvedev in Moscow
Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades pays a two-day official visit to Moscow on October 23-24, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to a statement, the President of Cyprus will meet with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Monday and President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
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