Holguin Returns, Expectations Rise, Ambiguities Deepen
Expectations are once again rising that movement may be possible on the decades-old Cyprus dispute. Yet the renewed optimism is accompanied by a familiar frustration: nobody seems entirely sure what process is actually being discussed, what the destination is supposed to be, or whether the key players are even pursuing the same objective.
Turkish Veteran Journalist Linked to Missing POW Photo Says War Is 'Horrible'
Speaking to Politis, former TRT war correspondent in 1974, Selim Esen, discusses the circumstances surrounding the photo, noting: “I hate war. It is horrible… A human killing another human. This is not humanity. It’s not right.”
ViewPoint: Towards Serious Negotiations?
The renewed visit and meetings next week of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, María Ángela Holguín, may offer an opportunity to revive expectations for the resumption of substantive talks on the Cyprus issue and to relaunch a process aimed at shaping a framework for negotiations.
Christodoulides and Holguín to Hold Private Meeting on ‘Way Forward’
President Nikos Christodoulides will hold a private meeting on Monday morning with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, María Ángela Holguín, as part of ongoing efforts to discuss the ‘way forward’ on the Cyprus issue.
Engines Slowly Whirring on Cyprus Peace Talks
Holguín’s visit revives tentative momentum, with stakeholders ‘brainstorming' pathways to restart negotiations that could lead to a strategic agreement and a final settlement.


