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Cyprus president urges probe into airline bidding
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday called for an investigation into the Cyprus Airways bidding process, saying he will resign if it is found that he influenced the process in any way.
The move comes after press allegations accused his ex-law firm of representing bidder Ryanair in the state sale of Cyprus Airways.
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Greek FM starts 3-day trip to Turkey on Saturday
Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos starts a two-day visit to Turkey on Saturday for talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Venizelos, who is also Greeces deputy premier, is further scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The visit comes amid tension over energy spoils in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
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Turkey offers ‘joint committee’ for deadlock in Cyprus talks after ‘private firm’ suggestion
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu has called for the formation of a âjoint committeeâ between the Turkish and Greek Cypriots to resolve the controversy over the use of energy resources off of Cyprus.
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Greek Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades is expected to travel to New York Nov. 29 for a âmitral cardiac valve operation.â Earlier, it was claimed that the Greek Cypriot president would undergo an operation only after his alcoholism-ridden physical situation was improved with a rigid medical course and strict dietary measures.
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Anastasiades to undergo heart surgery in the US on Dec 4
Cyprus's President Nicos Anastasiades will have heart surgery in the United States on Dec. 4, a government spokesman said on Tuesday.
Anastasiades, 68, will fly to the United States on Nov. 29 ahead of the operation, government spokesman Nicos Christodoulides said in a statement.
Biden briefs Anastasiades about talks in Istanbul
US Vice President Joe Biden has affirmed Washingtons commitment to the reunification of Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation, urging both sides on the divided island to resume UN-brokered talks.
The comments were made late Sunday as Biden called Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades to brief him about his talks with Turkish leaders in Istanbul.
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Biden informs Anastasiades about content of talks with Erdogan
US Vice President Joe Biden has spoken to Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to brief him on his talks with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, it was revealed on Monday.
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Miscalculating the capabilities, resources or probable course of action of their opponents can pose serious difficulties for a political leader. While trying to make the best use of an opportunity, a political leader may become cornered by their mistakes or failed undertakings.
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‘What do you want me to tell Ankara?’ Biden asks Greek Cypriot leader before visit
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has reportedly called Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to ask if he wants him to convey any messages to Ankara ahead of his visit three-day visit to Turkey.
Biden heads to Istanbul amid tension over Cyprus EEZ violation
US Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during a visit to Istanbul this weekend, according to a report by the Athens News Agency on Wednesday.
Talks are expected to focus on the Cyprus issue and developments in the eastern Mediterranean region.