Geopolitics

Cyprus: UN special envoy sees no obstacle to early resumption of talks

New York, Apr 8 (JEN): The Secretary-Generalâ€™s Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, told reporters in Nicosia on Tuesday that he sees no obstacle to a very early resumption of talks between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot negotiators once the elections in the north of the country are over. more

Cyprus: UN envoy optimistic about re-start of structured negotiations

New York, Mar 31 (JEN): The United Nations Special Adviser for Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, will return to the Mediterranean island on 6 April 2015 to follow up on the encouraging indications r ...

Security Council approves 6-month extension for UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus

New York, Jan 30 (JEN) The Security Council on Thursday extended the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) â€“ one of the longest running UN missions still in operation ...

Cyprus: UN envoy concerned about ‘impasse’ in negotiations

New York, Jan 15 (JEN) The United Nations Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, voiced concern that, despite some recent openings in the talks, it has been impossible to get negotiati ...

First UN female force commander takes reigns in Cyprus

New York Aug 12 (JEN) Major General Kristin Lund on Monday officially assumed her duties as Force Commander of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus where the top UN official, Lisa ...