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"Cypriots Can Achieve Peace on their Own," Says Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America said this week that it was within the power of Cypriots themselves to accomplish peace for the divided island, in a message released ahead of the 45th commemoration of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on...
events
Cypriots and Greeks of New York Honor April 1st National Anniversary
The Cypriots of New York united with the Greek-American community to honor the anniversary of the national liberating fight of 1955-59 yesterday, during a special ceremony organized by the Cyprus Federation of America.
On Sunday morning, Archbishop of America Demetrios...
Greek News
Congress Members Asks New Yorkers to Help Suffering Cypriots
The Democratic Member of Congress, Caroline Malone, from New York, offered her condolences to the families of the victims of the massive explosion and expressed her compassion towards the injured. The politician from New York, who represents in Congress the counties...
Greek News
Honorary Event for 2 Greek-Cypriots, New York
On the occasion of Woman’s Day celebration, the Society of Foreign Consuls of New York honored women from five countries at a special event, held at the General Consulate of Czechoslovakia. Apart from Cyprus, they also honored Kazakhstan, Czechoslovakia,...
USA
Lawyer Advises Greek Cypriots to Seek Redress in U.S. Courts
Class action lawsuits in the United States against the ‘TRNC’ and HSBC bank will go down in history, American lawyer Athan Tsimpedes (photo) said yesterday, outlining the possibilities of such action regarding Greek Cypriots.
“USA courts are independent and can...
USA
UN Chief Ban Urges Greek & Turkish Cypriots to Intensify Negotations
Reunification talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriots touched on some core issues Wednesday, with signs the two sides want to see progress, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon stated.
In a departure from an overriding pessimistic tone used after the last...
Greek News
Hillary Clinton’s message to the Cypriots
Hillary Clinton will deliver a message in the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots about the engagement of the USA to end the division of Cyprus. The meeting opening is this week in Nicosia.
The message will be recorded and Mrs....
USA
Ambassador Tom Miller diplomatic advisor to Turkish – Cypriots
A veteran of the Cyprus issue, Ambassador Tom Miller has been officially included in the team of diplomatic advisors to the so-called Turkish-Cypriot state in the United States, undertaking the duties of office manager in Washington of the Independent...
Politics
Sen. Menendez Blasts Turkish Aggression Under Erdogan
On Wednesday, US Senator Robert Menendez repeated his pledge that he will veto F-16 jet sales to Turkey as long as President Erdogan continues his aggression against neighbors.
Speaking at an online event organized on the occasion of the 39th...
Diaspora
Greek-American Policeman at International Criminal Court Hague
A Greek-American policeman from the Chicago Police Department has been nominated as an Expert on Policing at the International Criminal Court at The Hague. Elias Voulgaris, a sixty-one year-old retired Commander and the founder of the Hellenic American Police...
Europe
American Groups Join Forces to Stop Sale of U.S. F-16s to Turkey
Seven prominent organizations in the United States have written to the US Congress this week to express their alarm and concern that the Department of State is actively considering a Turkish request to purchase forty F-16 fighter jets and...
Europe
Did the US Give Ukraine Intelligence to Sink Russia’s Moskva?
The US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink the Moskva, Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser, officials told NBC News.
Unnamed officials said Ukraine had asked the US about a ship sailing to the south of Odessa. The US said...
Greek News
Malliotakis Passes US House Resolution Condemning Turkey for Aggression
Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), a freshman congresswoman from Staten Island, who wrote a resolution titled "Condemning Turkey for its repeated aggression toward Cyprus," garnered broad support for it across the aisle when it passed on Friday.
The resolution received support from...
Cyprus
Senator Menendez Slams Turkish Occupation on Cyprus Independence Day
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has made a statement on Friday in support of Cyprus on the 61st anniversary of its independence.
Senator Menendez is a noted ally to Cyprus when it comes...
Cyprus
Members of US Congress Urge UN to Stop Turkey’s Varosha Plans
Nineteen members of the US Congress have signed a letter addressed to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urging action against Turkey's and Turkish Cypriot attempts to reopen Varosha.
Varosha is the southern part of Famagusta that has been fenced off...