Euronews: New Momentum In Cyprus Talks

According to the report, Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 24 February, at 11:00, in an effort to strengthen dialogue and advance the peace process.

The meeting will take place under the auspices of the United Nations and was arranged following bilateral and multilateral consultations.

After years of inactivity, the political process has begun to show signs of movement. The two leaders first met on 20 November 2025 at the residence of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, aiming to re-establish dialogue and create a positive atmosphere.

This was followed by another meeting on 11 December 2025, attended by UN officials, where discussions focused on creating the necessary conditions for the resumption of talks from where they collapsed in Crans-Montana in 2017.

Although current contacts are mainly centred on confidence-building measures and technical preparations, many observers describe these steps as a serious effort to move towards substantive dialogue after years of political inertia. The Greek Cypriot side has stressed the importance of official UN involvement and supervision in restarting a transparent and lasting negotiation process that respects the rights of all communities.

These diplomatic initiatives are being carried out within a broader framework closely monitored by international partners, including the European Union and the United Nations. The main objective is to prevent renewed tensions in the region and to support a sustainable solution.

Cyprus has remained divided since 1974, following a Greece-backed coup and Turkey’s subsequent military intervention in the north of the island. The Republic of Cyprus in the south is internationally recognised and a member of the European Union, while the state in the north is recognised only by Turkey.

The United Nations has maintained a peacekeeping force in Cyprus since 1964.