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• 28 November, 2008
  Greek Premier meets visiting Cyprus President; in full agreement over Cyprus issue
  
• 21 August, 2008
  FM: Reunification of Cyprus a matter of utmost priority of Greek foreign policy
  
• 21 July, 2008
  PASOK leader on Cyprus invasion anniversary
  
• 21 July, 2008
  Greece reiterates call for just, viable solution to Cyprus issue
  
• 18 July, 2008
  Book on monuments in Turkish occupied Cyprus presented
  
• 03 July, 2008
  Greece makes contribution to strengthen CMP work
  
• 02 July, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis addresses AHEPA Congress
  
• 25 June, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis, Condoleezza Rice hold talks in Berlin
  
• 25 June, 2008
  PASOK official hails ECHR ruling condemning Turkey for 2 Greek Cypriots' murder
  
• 19 June, 2008
  FM covers entire spectrum of Greek foreign policy, comments on Irish 'no'
  
• 17 June, 2008
  FM in Cyprus: Solution of Cyprus issues remains top priority of Greek foreign policy
  
• 14 June, 2008
  UNSC approves resolution on UNFICYP
  
• 13 June, 2008
  Greek FM: bicommunal federation the only prospect for Cyprus solution
  
• 13 June, 2008
  Draft resolution on UNFICYP
  
• 12 June, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis gives interview to CNA
  
• 11 June, 2008
  Archbishop of America Demetrius meets Senator McCain
  
• 11 June, 2008
  Cypriots have to agree on a solution, says US
  
• 03 June, 2008
  Greek, Cypriot defense ministers discuss bilateral cooperation
  
• 02 June, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis interviews on Greek-Turkish relations, Cyprus issue, FYROM
  
• 29 May, 2008
  Cyprus government spokesman: progress necessary before direct talks
  
• 28 May, 2008
  EU urges Turkey to assist Cyprus solution
  
• 28 May, 2008
  Turkey responsible for illegal immigration in Cyprus, says Euro MP
  
• 29 April, 2008
  Deputy FM on Cyprus solution efforts
  
• 24 April, 2008
  Greek Cypriot side will not discuss on basis of Annan plan
  
• 24 April, 2008
  Cyprus Peace Platform criticizes Turkey’s stance towards Turkish Cypriots
  
• 23 April, 2008
  ECHR orders Turkey to pay compensations in Demades vs Turkey case
  
• 22 April, 2008
  Famagusta should be part of talks to solve Cyprus problem
  
• 17 April, 2008
  PM Karamanlis gives interview to Austrian newspaper
  
• 17 April, 2008
  UN's Pascoe upbeat on Cyprus issue process
  
• 16 April, 2008
  U.S.’s Rice refers to Theological School of Halki
  
• 16 April, 2008
  UN to announce start of work at committee level for Cyprus
  
• 10 April, 2008
  Obama: Now is the time for optimism on Cyprus
  
• 09 April, 2008
  Bakoyannis to meet Balkan counterparts this week
  
• 08 April, 2008
  FM confers with UN official over Cyprus
  
• 05 April, 2008
  UN Under Secretary General Pascoe to visit Athens, Ankara
  
• 04 April, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis hails opening of Nicosia's Ledra Street
  
• 27 March, 2008
  Israeli Dep. FM begins Athens visit, meetings with counterparts
  
• 25 March, 2008
  Cyprus presidential commissioner Iacovou: Turkish side not ready
  
• 25 March, 2008
  UNFICYP to start demining at Ledra Street
  
• 25 March, 2008
  UN Secretary General congratulates leaders in Cyprus
  
• 25 March, 2008
  US: the future of Cyprus is a reunited country
  
• 22 March, 2008
  Christofias and Talat agree to meet again in three months
  
• 21 March, 2008
  President Christofias says Cyprus should become a modern federal state
  
• 07 March, 2008
  Christofias: 'Solution to Cyprus problem a priority'
  
• 05 March, 2008
  President Papoulias calls for an end to Turkish occupation of Cyprus
  
• 03 March, 2008
  Cyprus President Christofias: we are ready for a solution
  
• 29 February, 2008
  President Christofias: Solution is the new Government's top priority
  
• 26 February, 2008
  New Cyprus President to visit Athens next week
  
• 25 February, 2008
  Greek state, political leadership congratulate Christofias on election as Cyprus President
  
• 25 February, 2008
  New Cyprus President Christofias: collective work needed to reunify Cyprus
  
• 15 February, 2008
  FM covers Kosovo, Cyprus issue and Turkey in D.C. address
  
• 07 February, 2008
  Publication countering the "isolation of T/Cs" myth
  
• 24 January, 2008
  Karamanlis begins long-awaited visit to Ankara, talks with Erdogan
  
• 24 January, 2008
  President Papadopoulos says SBA status under reconsideration
  
• 17 January, 2008
  5th Informal EU Foreign Ministers Meeting to take place in Paphos
  
• 16 January, 2008
  OPEC Secretary General arrives in Cyprus
  
• 16 January, 2008
  US opposes militarization of Cyprus
  
• 11 January, 2008
  ECHR: Turkey guilty of human rights violation in case of missing in Cyprus
  
• 21 December, 2007
  Present status quo in Cyprus unacceptable, FM Bakoyannis says
  
• 19 December, 2007
  Cyprus and Greece sign defense agreement on missile systems
  
• 10 December, 2007
  SAE meeting on education ends with resolution on Cyprus issue
  
• 05 December, 2007
  Greek-Turkish FMs focus on further bilateral cooperation, announce new CBMs
  
• 05 December, 2007
  'Greece extends hand to Turkey', FM tells Turkish daily
  
• 01 December, 2007
  US Congressmen support just solution to the Cyprus issue
  
• 29 November, 2007
  Karamanlis receives Cyprus President Papadopoulos; Athens kudos for Cyprus' euro zone membership
  
• 26 November, 2007
  Commonwealth leaders call for July 8 Agreement to start
  
• 22 November, 2007
  EU Commissioner calls on Turkey to make moves on Cyprus
  
• 20 November, 2007
  Papoulias, Karamanlis receive Cyprus' Christofias
  
• 19 November, 2007
  President Papadopoulos to visit Greece
  
• 16 November, 2007
  Burns: Greece a 'crucial strategic ally' of the US
  
• 15 November, 2007
  FM spokesman on visit to occupied part of Cyprus by FYROM delegation
  
• 15 November, 2007
  Hellenic Parliament Speaker assures Greece stands by Cyprus
  
• 14 November, 2007
  Parliament Speaker arrives in Cyprus for two-day official visit
  
• 09 November, 2007
  Time to solve FYROM name issue is now, Bakoyannis tells MPs
  
• 26 October, 2007
  Greece lodges strong demarche over UK-Turkey document
  
• 25 October, 2007
  Bakoyannis and Sweden's Bildt discuss Balkans, Cyprus issue
  
• 25 October, 2007
  Gov't on Cyprus question, FM secretary general to receive British ambassador
  
• 04 October, 2007
  European Parliament ratifies report by Dutch Eurodeputy on Turkish accession course
  
• 28 September, 2007
  US House committee supports July 8, 2006 Agreement on Cyprus
  
• 24 September, 2007
  FM touches on 'name issue', Cyprus problem with UN Chief, mediator
  
• 20 September, 2007
  PASOK condemns Turkish president's visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus
  
• 19 September, 2007
  Athens on Gul visit to Cyprus' occupied north
  
• 23 August, 2007
  Cyprus has right to request bids for oil exploration, US says
  
• 13 August, 2007
  Cyprus Archbishop condemns Turkey for refusing visit to Ecumenical Patriach
  
• 09 August, 2007
  US say Cyprus within legality regarding oil exploration
  
• 08 August, 2007
  US Congress legislation to end Turkish occupation of Cyprus
  
• 01 August, 2007
  Bakoyannis outlines foreign policy to Greek ambassadors
  
• 30 July, 2007
  Greek president says Cyprus issue must be solved on basis of UN, EU principles
  
• 26 July, 2007
  Bakoyannis meets new Cyprus counterpart in Athens
  
• 21 July, 2007
  Foreign Ministry on 33rd anniversary of Turkish invasion of Cyprus
  
• 19 July, 2007
  Parliament delegation in Cyprus for invasion 'black anniversary' events
  
• 27 June, 2007
  EP Petition Committee to explore the situation of Famagusta
  
• 27 June, 2007
  President Karolos Papoulias begins three-day state visit to Armenia
  
• 26 June, 2007
  Karamanlis refers to full normalisation of Greek-Turkish relations as a 'primary goal'
  
• 16 June, 2007
  FM Dora Bakoyannis replies to question by PASOK on foreign policy
  
• 16 June, 2007
  UN Security Council renews UNFICYP's mandate
  
• 15 June, 2007
  Turkey seeking to slide out of July 8 agreement, Cyprus president tells ANA-MPA
  
• 15 June, 2007
  UN Security Council to renew UNFICYP's mandate
  
• 14 June, 2007
  The Vatican to help save Cyprus' Turkish occupied heritage
  
• 01 June, 2007
  Turkey has to pay compensation in Cyprus property case, says European Court
  
• 30 May, 2007
  Athens praises Cyprus gov't economic support to Turkish Cypriots
  
• 26 May, 2007
  PM addresses major Greek community gathering in Melbourne
  
• 23 May, 2007
  PM Karamanlis begins official visit to Australia, meets with NSW state premier Iemma
  
• 23 May, 2007
  Karamanlis again spells out standing positions on Turkey's EU prospects, Cyprus in Australian TV interview
  
• 22 May, 2007
  Cyprus gov’t announced additional measures to boost bicommunal cooperation
  
• 21 May, 2007
  FM Dora Bakoyannis sees no considerable development over Cyprus issue in near future
  
• 10 May, 2007
  Cyprus makes representations over FIR violations by Turkey
  
• 25 April, 2007
  Gov't on Cyprus' eurozone prospects
  
• 24 April, 2007
  Greece, Slovenia sign three agreements; Karamanlis meets with Slovenian
  
• 19 April, 2007
  Turkish occupied Morphou Mayor says puppet regime allocating property to Turkish settlers
  
• 16 April, 2007
  Athens Mayor to mediate at int'l fora for return of Famagusta
  
• 14 April, 2007
  Cyprus president: Turkish side doing all it can to avert July 8 Agreement
  
• 12 April, 2007
  Lavrov welcomes Greek Cypriot steps for implementation of July 8 agreement
  
• 21 March, 2007
  President Papadopoulos calls on Talat to jointly implement July 8 agreement
  
• 20 March, 2007
  German EU presidency calls on Turkey to avoid threats against Cyprus
  
• 13 March, 2007
  Bill for US citizens to claim property in occupied Cyprus introduced
  
• 10 March, 2007
  PM praises Cypriot gov't decision to tear down barrier in divided Nicosia
  
• 10 March, 2007
  Cyprus gov’t Spokesman calls on Turkish side to cooperate for Ledra Street opening
  
• 28 February, 2007
  Britain: Republic of Cyprus designates airports on the island
  
• 22 February, 2007
  Cyprus protests to UN airspace violations by Turkey
  
• 22 February, 2007
  Karamanlis, Papadopoulos discuss Cyprus issue, Turkey and oil exploration
  
• 21 February, 2007
  FM Dora Bakoyannis warns Turkey over Cyprus oil exploitation rights
  
• 21 February, 2007
  DM: Cypriot President's meetings in Athens will be at top level
  
• 20 February, 2007
  Cypriot president to visit Athens for talks
  
• 17 February, 2007
  Greece again staunchly defends EU member Cyprus' right to sign oil exploration deals; Ankara's reaction dismissed
  
• 17 February, 2007
  Commissioner's spokeswoman on exploration of oil off Cyprus
  
• 16 February, 2007
  Gov't on Turkish statements regarding offshore oil exploration
  
• 16 February, 2007
  Cyprus launches first round for hydrocarbon exploration licenses
  
• 16 February, 2007
  Council of Europe waiting for Turkey to fully execute Loizidou case judgment
  
• 15 February, 2007
  Cyprus condemns Turkey's announcement of oil exploration in the Mediterranean
  
• 15 February, 2007
  Cyprus House President deplores Turkey's decision for oil researches
  
• 15 February, 2007
  Britain hopes Turkey's actions will not create tension
  
• 14 February, 2007
  Gov't replies to Ankara over oil exploration, Greek Moslem minority in Thrace
  
• 14 February, 2007
  Cyprus gov’t spokesman: Turkey's intention to explore waters west of Cyprus is illegal
  
• 12 February, 2007
  DM Meimarakis takes part in 43rd Munich Conference on Security Policy
  
• 12 February, 2007
  President Papoulias sees prospect of 'Balkan group' within EU
  
• 08 February, 2007
  Cyprus protests to UN over Turkish threats concerning oil deposits
  
• 07 February, 2007
  Cyprus bound only by the Law of the Sea, says Foreign Minister Lillikas
  
• 07 February, 2007
  European Federation of Journalists protests attack on journalist in Cyprus' Turkish occupied areas
  
• 06 February, 2007
  Gov't refers to EU member Cyprus' sovereignty; Turkish reactions over oil exploration, bilateral pacts
  
• 06 February, 2007
  State Department spokesman on Continental Shelf around Cyprus
  
• 03 February, 2007
  Deputy gov’t spokesman Antonaros on Turkey and Cyprus' oil exploration agreements
  
• 03 February, 2007
  European Commission backs Cyprus’exploration rights
  
• 03 February, 2007
  Cyprus will not file recourse to UNSC over Turkish threats
  
• 02 February, 2007
  Gov't says reports of Turkish navy patrol near Cyprus 'not confirmed'
  
• 02 February, 2007
  U.S. State Department not in position to confirm Turkish ship patrols off Cyprus
  
• 02 February, 2007
  British envoy to Greece appeals for respect of international law
  
• 02 February, 2007
  Cyprus FM acknowledges US, UK statement on Cyprus' rights
  
• 01 February, 2007
  Greece rejects Turkish objections to Cyprus-Lebanon-Egypt economic zone
  
• 01 February, 2007
  Cyprus to report Turkish provocations to UN and EU
  
• 31 January, 2007
  Cyprus Spokesman: Turkey's statement on oil reserves a ''flagrant threat''
  
• 31 January, 2007
  Foreign ministry rejects Turkish statements on Cyprus-Lebanon-Egypt agreements
  
• 30 January, 2007
  Greece echoes Cyprus' criticism of T/C leader's comments over continental
  
• 27 January, 2007
  Gov’t on Talat spokesman’s statements
  
• 27 January, 2007
  Cyprus cabinet approves definition of sites for exploration of oil deposits
  
• 27 January, 2007
  New UNSG wants to meet with G/C side to discuss Cyprus problem
  
• 26 January, 2007
  UN apologizes for "slip of the tongue" by Ban Ki-moon
  
• 25 January, 2007
  Karamanlis outlines Greek positions on issues affecting SE Europe during CoE address
  
• 25 January, 2007
  Karamanlis - message to FYROM over name issue
  
• 25 January, 2007
  'Full compliance, full accession' Greece's position on Turkey's European prospects, PM says
  
• 24 January, 2007
  FM Bakoyannis meets Douste-Blazy, French business people in Paris
  
• 23 January, 2007
  EU FMs adopt text on financial aid and direct trade regulations
  
• 18 January, 2007
  AKEL and RTP agree to undertake initiatives for Cyprus problem
  
• 18 January, 2007
  Indiana University Professor Coufoudakis on Cyprus issue
  
• 17 January, 2007
  Cyprus President proposes demilitarization of walled city of Nicosia
  
• 15 January, 2007
  State Dep't spokesman on Cyprus efforts
  
• 12 January, 2007
  Foreign ministry regarding Gul visit, occupied territories on Cyprus
  
• 11 January, 2007
  Cyprus Church launches protest campaign for occupied religious sites
  
• 04 January, 2007
  FM outlines Greek foreign policy priorities for 2007
  
• 29 December, 2006
  Turkey must become genuinely European, Karamanlis stresses
  
• 27 December, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis on general elections, Cyprus issue
  
• 22 December, 2006
  Koumoutsakos on Blair's statements in Turkey
  
• 21 December, 2006
  COREPER agrees to open 'Industry-Businesses' chapter in EU's accession talks with Turkey
  
• 20 December, 2006
  India: Cyprus solution must be in line with UN resolutions
  
• 20 December, 2006
  Annan says his successor will follow the same line on Cyprus
  
• 18 December, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis replies to Blair statement regarding Turkey
  
• 16 December, 2006
  Karamanlis hails EU's 'historic' decision to admit Bulgaria, Romania on Jan. 1
  
• 16 December, 2006
  Cyprus issue should be solved within UN, Karamanlis reiterates
  
• 16 December, 2006
  EU leaders agree on enlargement, EU-Turkey talks
  
• 16 December, 2006
  UN extends UNFICYP mandate, Greece's Ambassador Vassilakis addresses Security Council
  
• 16 December, 2006
  EU Commission adopts financing decision for Turkish Cypriots, decoupled from direct trade regulation
  
• 15 December, 2006
  Karamanlis meets Cypriot president
  
• 14 December, 2006
  Government on EU decision regarding Turkey; PM to Brussels on Thursday
  
• 14 December, 2006
  Mechanism for monitoring Turkey's accession adequate, Athens says
  
• 13 December, 2006
  Athens on EU-Turkey accession negotiations
  
• 13 December, 2006
  EU Presidency expresses full support for Cyprus settlement
  
• 12 December, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis expresses satisfaction on EU decision on Turkey
  
• 11 December, 2006
  FM again details Athens' position on EU-Turkey talks ahead of General Affairs Council meeting
  
• 11 December, 2006
  Turkey obliged to withdraw its occupation troops from Cyprus, Papandreou says
  
• 09 December, 2006
  Government on Turkish proposal for customs union protocol
  
• 09 December, 2006
  Turkish Cypriots' isolation due to continuing Turkish occupation, Greek UN representative says
  
• 09 December, 2006
  Finland says Turkish proposal to open port for Cyprus not enough
  
• 08 December, 2006
  Athens to wait for official proposal from Turkey, spokesman says
  
• 08 December, 2006
  Cypriot FM says Turkey's proposal a preplanned move to impress
  
• 08 December, 2006
  Cypriot President says Turkey's obligations towards EU autonomous
  
• 08 December, 2006
  ECHR awards damages to Greek Cypriot refugee
  
• 07 December, 2006
  Government wants united European position on Turkey, FM says
  
• 06 December, 2006
  FM briefs President on foreign policy issues
  
• 06 December, 2006
  Cyprus FM expresses disappointment over Turkey thwarting Cypriot accession in Open Skies Treaty
  
• 06 December, 2006
  Vanhanen says Commission recommendation good foundation for discussion
  
• 06 December, 2006
  Deliberations begin Friday at SC on UNFICYP resolution
  
• 05 December, 2006
  Romanian Senate Speaker: Turkish troops must withdraw from Cyprus
  
• 05 December, 2006
  U.S. would like to see Cyprus problem solved as soon as possible, says Ambassador
  
• 05 December, 2006
  Karamanlis, Prodi discuss Turkey's EU prospects, bilateral ties
  
• 05 December, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis attends OSCE meeting in Brussels
  
• 05 December, 2006
  Deputy gov't spokesman Antonaros on Euro-Turkish, Athens-Nicosia relations
  
• 02 December, 2006
  Turkey must honor its signature, FM Bakoyannis says
  
• 30 November, 2006
  Karamanlis: Commission position vis-à-vis Turkey a ‘basis for further talks’
  
• 30 November, 2006
  Brok criticizes Commission's recommendation on Turkey's EU course
  
• 30 November, 2006
  Commission's recommendation a 'weak signal' European Parliament's Rapporteur on Turkey says
  
• 28 November, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis and PASOK deputy Papoutsis refer to the Pope's visit to Turkey
  
• 28 November, 2006
  Athens on breakdown of Finnish EU-Turkey initiative; Finnish FM: 'Business as usual cannot continue'
  
• 28 November, 2006
  Deputy FM Valinakis holds talks with Cyprus FM
  
• 22 November, 2006
  Greek and British PMs discuss EU, Turkey, Middle East, Balkans and bilateral relations
  
• 22 November, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis’ interview to RIA-Novosti news agency ahead of Moscow visit
  
• 21 November, 2006
  PM Costas Karamanlis outlines Greece's economic policy at London School of Economics
  
• 21 November, 2006
  Gov't backs Finnish proposal on timetable for Turkey to meet obligations vis-à-vis Cyprus
  
• 21 November, 2006
  EU Presidency: Turkey must fulfill commitments by first week of December
  
• 20 November, 2006
  SG of Information on Greece's image in the US
  
• 17 November, 2006
  Athens comments on Gul's 'blackmail' statements
  
• 16 November, 2006
  Eurocontrol concerned about illegal airport in occupied Cyprus
  
• 15 November, 2006
  PACE rapporteur describes SBA inhabitants ''second class citizens''
  
• 14 November, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis underlines Greece's desire for speedup in EU Finnish presidency's efforts
  
• 14 November, 2006
  Bakoyannis' urges tough line on Turkey in FT interview
  
• 11 November, 2006
  Pope expresses regret over destruction of religious heritage in Turkish occupied Cyprus
  
• 10 November, 2006
  Karamanlis addresses EPP-Orthodox Churches 10th Dialogue in Bratislava
  
• 09 November, 2006
  Foreign ministry spokesman, PASOK party comment on Turkey's EU progress report
  
• 09 November, 2006
  European Parliament parties satisfied with European Commission's report on Turkey
  
• 07 November, 2006
  Parliament president and Irish president discuss Turkey, Cyprus and future of European constitution
  
• 06 November, 2006
  Merkel warns Turkey of possible rift with EU
  
• 04 November, 2006
  Gov't on Finnish initiative vis-a-vis Cyprus
  
• 03 November, 2006
  PM Karamanlis warns Turkey it must meet EU obligations
  
• 03 November, 2006
  Bakoyannis rules out EU progress for Turkey unless it fulfills obligations
  
• 03 November, 2006
  No reason for Greece to be invited to informal meeting on EU-Turkish Cypriot trade regulation, FM says
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Foreign ministry on EU talks for direct trade with Turkish Cypriots
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Gov't on EU-Turkey relations
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Turkey blocks Cyprus's BSECO observer status, Greek reaction
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Hoon calls on Turkey to accept its EU obligations
  
• 01 November, 2006
  European Parliament president urges Turkey to observe Copenhagen criteria
  
• 01 November, 2006
  Cyprus says return of Varosha precondition for successful Finnish initiative
  
• 31 October, 2006
  FM spokesman denies invitation for EU-Turkish Cypriot community talks
  
• 31 October, 2006
  Turkey must abide by EU rules, Greece reiterates
  
• 27 October, 2006
  Cyprus hopes Turkey's EU course to continue but says Ankara undermining process
  
• 26 October, 2006
  UN SG's report on ''Missing Persons'' circulated as official document
  
• 25 October, 2006
  Gov’t spokesman Roussopoulos on US think tank report regarding missing Greek Cypriots
  
• 21 October, 2006
  PM confers with Cyprus President ahead of EU informal summit
  
• 21 October, 2006
  Main opposition's Papandreou calls for 'no discounts' in Turkey's EU course
  
• 21 October, 2006
  President Papadopoulos discusses Finnish proposal with EU leaders
  
• 18 October, 2006
  Bakoyannis attends EU council on Middle East, Balkans
  
• 17 October, 2006
  ICF and ISF President: Turkish embargo on Cypriot ships illegal
  
• 17 October, 2006
  Commisioner Rehn urges Turkey to fulfill its EU obligations regarding Cyprus
  
• 13 October, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis and Cyprus counterpart discuss Cyprus issue
  
• 13 October, 2006
  Greece again details position over Turkey's EU obligations
  
• 09 October, 2006
  Papadopoulos-Bakoyannis meet in Nicosia; FM on EU-Turkey ties
  
• 06 October, 2006
  Europeans divided over possibility of Turkey's EU accession, FM says
  
• 06 October, 2006
  FM to meet with Cyprus president on Saturday in Nicosia
  
• 04 October, 2006
  Inner Cabinet discusses foreign policy issues
  
• 04 October, 2006
  Rehn refers to Finnish proposal regarding Cypriot-flagged carriers in Turkey
  
• 03 October, 2006
  PM calls for off-the-agenda debate on foreign policy, is briefed by FM
  
• 02 October, 2006
  DM received by Cyprus President, represents Greece at Cyprus Independence Day parade
  
• 28 September, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis holds talks with Condoleezza Rice on wide range of issues
  
• 28 September, 2006
  FM addresses dinner with Congress members
  
• 28 September, 2006
  Euro-parliament approves Eurlings report on Turkey
  
• 27 September, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis calls on Turkey to honor EU obligations
  
• 22 September, 2006
  FM outlines Greek foreign policy at Foreign Policy Association in New York
  
• 19 September, 2006
  "Turkey is obliged to recognize Cyprus", FM says at start of UN, US talks
  
• 18 September, 2006
  President Papoulias begins 5-day state visit to Germany on Monday
  
• 18 September, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis speaks to AP, Reuters on EU, Turkey
  
• 18 September, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis gives interview to Greek community newspaper in U.S.
  
• 17 September, 2006
  Bakoyannis attends EU foreign ministers council
  
• 13 September, 2006
  Bakoyannis-Hoon meeting focuses on EU-Turkey relations
  
• 08 September, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis calls on Turkey to meet EU commitments
  
• 30 August, 2006
  Athens condemns provocation at F1 race in Istanbul
  
• 23 August, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis in Cyprus on her way to the Middle East
  
• 19 August, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis to tour Middle East next week
  
• 09 August, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis has telephone talks with U.S. counterpart in New York
  
• 09 August, 2006
  US senators express gratitude to Cyprus over help in Lebanon crisis
  
• 08 August, 2006
  US thanks Cyprus for assisting evacuation of US citizens from Lebanon
  
• 08 August, 2006
  AHEPA calls on US to back withdrawal of Turkish army from Cyprus
  
• 05 August, 2006
  SI president Papandreou to visit Finland on Monday
  
• 04 August, 2006
  US President sends thank you letter to Cyprus
  
• 02 August, 2006
  Valinakis addresses the Greek ambassadors' conference
  
• 24 July, 2006
  U.S. State Department official Bryza says developments in the Cyprus issue are positive
  
• 21 July, 2006
  Deputy FM represents Greece at events marking anniversary of Turkish invasion in Cyprus
  
• 21 July, 2006
  The Cyprus issue is an international problem of invasion and occupation, PASOK leader reiterates
  
• 15 July, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valynakis holds talks with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Athens
  
• 11 July, 2006
  Greece and Cyprus say Papadopoulos-Talat agreement ‘a positive step’
  
• 10 July, 2006
  Greek, Turkish-Cypriots reach 5-point agreement in talks with top UN diplomat
  
• 06 July, 2006
  Prospects for new Cyprus initiative by UN discussed by Bakoyannis, UN's Gambari
  
• 05 July, 2006
  Inner cabinet discusses foreign policy issues
  
• 30 June, 2006
  Papadopoulos-Talat meeting with Gambari not finalised, gov't says
  
• 29 June, 2006
  Cyprus President's working visit in Athens
  
• 28 June, 2006
  Greece to continue participating in Cyprus' defense issues, Meimarakis says
  
• 23 June, 2006
  Foreign minister meets newly appointed Cypriot counterpart
  
• 23 June, 2006
  Foreign ministry spokesman on Cyprus issue
  
• 19 June, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis sees possible plan for a 'United European Cyprus' arising from UN efforts
  
• 17 June, 2006
  Karamanlis stresses satisfaction with EU Council conclusions on Turkey
  
• 17 June, 2006
  PM welcomes EU summit's 'good neighbor' criterion for Balkans
  
• 17 June, 2006
  EU leaders urge Turkey to fulfill obligations
  
• 17 June, 2006
  Resolution renewing UNFICYP mandate does not convey 'clear and strong' reaffirmation of context, objectives of the UN efforts, Greece and Cyprus warn
  
• 15 June, 2006
  Gov't on new UNFICYP mandate
  
• 15 June, 2006
  European Council draft conclusions say Turkey must meet obligations
  
• 14 June, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis briefs Inner Cabinet
  
• 14 June, 2006
  EU issues strong warning to Turkey over its Cyprus obligations
  
• 13 June, 2006
  Athens satisfied with compromise in EU-Turkey negotiations after Cyprus deal
  
• 13 June, 2006
  State Dept.'s Fried: US will not recognize any gov't other than Republic of Cyprus on island
  
• 10 June, 2006
  Greek Cypriot groups meet in D.C. for 17th annual Cyprus Conference
  
• 09 June, 2006
  EU to present Turkish FM with joint position text on Monday
  
• 30 May, 2006
  Premier confers with FM Bakoyannis on foreign policy issues
  
• 30 May, 2006
  Deputy FM Valinakis holds consultations in Berlin on EU, Balkans, Turkey & Cyprus
  
• 27 May, 2006
  EC Vice President says Turkey must open its ports to Cyprus
  
• 25 May, 2006
  PM: Aegean collision should make Turkey review its stance
  
• 25 May, 2006
  PM and French counterpart discuss Aegean collision, Turkey's EU course
  
• 25 May, 2006
  UNSG: parties should re-engage in search for Cyprus solution
  
• 20 May, 2006
  Rehn presses Turkey over customs union, Cyprus
  
• 19 May, 2006
  Government on Erdogan statements, relations with Turkey.
  
• 18 May, 2006
  President Papoulias gives joint press conference with European Parliament president
  
• 17 May, 2006
  Looting of cultural treasures in occupied Cyprus detailed in Washington
  
• 15 May, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis: History does not forgive missed opportunities
  
• 02 May, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis comments on meeting with U.S. counterpart in newspaper interview
  
• 29 April, 2006
  FM, Turkish counterpart focus on bilateral economic ties
  
• 27 April, 2006
  Rice-Bakoyannis meeting 'extremely useful', Athens says
  
• 26 April, 2006
  Secretary of State Rice visits Athens
  
• 26 April, 2006
  U.S. secretary of state gives interview to ANA and four Athens newspapers
  
• 26 April, 2006
  Greek-US relations 'strongest in a decade and a half”, Bryza says
  
• 20 April, 2006
  Athens again comments on Turkey's EU course
  
• 19 April, 2006
  Cabinet discusses foreign policy, Turkey must respect EU commitments
  
• 07 April, 2006
  US supports reunification of Cyprus, neither separatism nor cessation, Assistant State Sec't says.
  
• 06 April, 2006
  Bakoyannis meets Iacovou, criticizes airspace violations by Turkey
  
• 06 April, 2006
  US still interested in a Cyprus solution, Rice says
  
• 05 April, 2006
  Bakoyannis began official visit to Cyprus
  
• 05 April, 2006
  FM briefed parliamentary committee on foreign policy axes
  
• 04 April, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis visits Cyprus
  
• 04 April, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis says Annan plan for Cyprus 'does not exist any more'
  
• 04 April, 2006
  Greek expatriates in U.S. ascertain 'new beginning' on Cyprus issue
  
• 28 March, 2006
  Bakoyannis says a 'new momentum' for Cyprus issue
  
• 27 March, 2006
  Greece a 'strategic partner', US Secretary of State says
  
• 27 March, 2006
  FM to meet with UN Sec't General today
  
• 24 March, 2006
  State Dept. official again refers to 'strategic' Greek-US alliance ahead of FM's visit
  
• 23 March, 2006
  Cyprus Parliament speaker meets Greek leadership in Athens
  
• 22 March, 2006
  FM and Cyprus House of Representatives speaker discuss Cyprus issue
  
• 22 March, 2006
  Turkey should live up to its obligations, FM tells AP
  
• 17 March, 2006
  EP calls on Turkey to remove all restrictions affecting Cyprus
  
• 11 March, 2006
  Bakoyannis, Gul meet on sidelines of informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Salzburg
  
• 09 March, 2006
  PM meets Cyprus president, discusses meeting with Annan.
  
• 08 March, 2006
  Greece promoting stability, peace, development and cooperation, FM tells ministerial council.
  
• 02 March, 2006
  Annan-Papadopoulos statement 'positive', Athens says.
  
• 01 March, 2006
  UN SG Kofi Annan meets Cyprus President Papadopoulos
  
• 28 February, 2006
  EU General Affairs Council approves financial support for Turkish Cypriots, FM comments.
  
• 27 February, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis cites upcoming initiatives.
  
• 25 February, 2006
  Foreign ministry says COREPER decision on financial regulation for Turkish Cypriots positive development.
  
• 25 February, 2006
  COREPER agrees on financial regulation for Turkish Cypriots.
  
• 23 February, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis: Greek policy unchanged vis-a-vis Cyprus issue
  
• 23 February, 2006
  Greece condemns Ankara's refusal to allow Cypriot flagged ship to enter Turkish port
  
• 23 February, 2006
  Cypriot President Papadopoulos hopes Turkey will fulfill its EU obligations
  
• 22 February, 2006
  Turkey faces dilemma over Cyprus issue, President Papoulias says
  
• 17 February, 2006
  New FM Bakoyannis assures of continuity in Greek foreign policy
  
• 17 February, 2006
  Bakoyannis gives first interview as foreign minister in Berlin
  
• 16 February, 2006
  New FM Bakoyannis: Priority on Cyprus issue, Greek-Turkish relations, Balkan developments
  
• 16 February, 2006
  PM, German Chancellor Angela Merkel underline excellent level of bilateral relations
  
• 10 February, 2006
  CoE’s Parliamentary Assembly president visiting Athens
  
• 10 February, 2006
  Foreign ministry on Straw's statements about Cyprus
  
• 09 February, 2006
  CoE's Van der Linden begins Athens visit by meeting FM Molyviatis
  
• 07 February, 2006
  Greek and Russian FMs discuss economic cooperation and Cyprus issue
  
• 01 February, 2006
  Greece's Koumoutsakos lauds Putin's statements on Cyprus issue
  
• 30 January, 2006
  Greek ambassador briefs US officials
  
• 27 January, 2006
  FM meets British counterpart, rejects Turkish proposals on Cyprus
  
• 25 January, 2006
  Gov't, FM spokesman on upcoming Straw visit
  
• 24 January, 2006
  FM spokesman on Straw visit, latest Cyprus developments
  
• 17 December, 2005
  US Congressman introduces draft resolution on Cyprus
  
• 09 December, 2005
  Greek representative at UN comments on UNFICYP
  
• 06 December, 2005
  Turkish occupation forces violate buffer zone in Cyprus
  
• 02 December, 2005
  Foreign ministry spokesman on UNFICYP mandate renewal
  
• 01 December, 2005
  FM Molyviatis on Turkey's EU accession
  
• 30 November, 2005
  Wider Hellenism national capital for Greece
  
• 28 November, 2005
  Karamanlis again stresses that Turkey's EU prospects depend on respect of European principles, values
  
• 11 November, 2005
  FM Molyviatis and President Papoulias on EU decisions on Turkey, FYROM
  
• 11 November, 2005
  Foreign ministry hails EU reports on Turkey, FYROM as breakthrough
  
• 10 November, 2005
  Foreign ministry satisfied with way European Commission's reports refer to Turkey and FYROM
  
• 10 November, 2005
  Rehn: Turkey's commitments on Cyprus not negotiable
  
• 10 November, 2005
  US Senator Snowe protests Secretary of State's recent meeting with T/C leader in Washington
  
• 08 November, 2005
  PM meets with Cyprus House Speaker Christofias
  
• 08 November, 2005
  Turkey must fulfill its obligations vis-a-vis Cyprus, PASOK leader Papandreou says
  
• 03 November, 2005
  Gov't on recent Gul comments regarding Cyprus
  
• 24 October, 2005
  Opinion poll on stance of Greeks towards Turkey's European course
  
• 21 October, 2005
  Foreign ministry spokesman comments on US State Department’s invitation to T/C leader Talat
  
• 18 October, 2005
  Greek President: Greek fate is indissolubly linked with that of Cyprus
  
• 18 October, 2005
  Cyprus and Greece pledge determination for right solution
  
• 17 October, 2005
  Greek and Cypriot Presidents: Turkey should meet its obligations
  
• 07 October, 2005
  EU negotiating framework for Turkey is 'rule of thumb' for Greece during Turkey's accession course, foreign ministry spokesman stresses
  
• 07 October, 2005
  FM Spokesman on British EU Presidency clarification
  
• 07 October, 2005
  EU Enlargement Commissioner urges Turkey to quickly ratify extended Customs Union Protocol
  
• 07 October, 2005
  Reopening of Halki School of Theology 'an obligation' for Turkey, gov't says
  
• 06 October, 2005
  Terms for EU-Turkey talks a major step forward for Greece and Cyprus, government says
  
• 06 October, 2005
  Foreign ministry spokesman on EU-Turkey accession talks
  
• 06 October, 2005
  PM seeks debate in Parliament on the start of EU-Turkey accession talks
  
• 05 October, 2005
  Gov't on EU-Turkey negotiations
  
• 05 October, 2005
  EU negotiating framework with Turkey: The process and the full text
  
• 04 October, 2005
  Achievement of agreement on beginning of EU-Turkey accession negotiations a historic moment, Greek FM says
  
• 04 October, 2005
  Turkish foreign minister arrives in Luxembourg, opening ceremony for Turkey's EU accession negotiations begins
  
• 04 October, 2005
  British FM hails EU-Turkey agreement
  
• 04 October, 2005
  U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice intervenes in EU-Turkey consultations, communicates with Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos
  
• 04 October, 2005
  PM Karamanlis says government moving firmly ahead with reforms
  
• 03 October, 2005
  EU ministers to resume talks Monday on Turkey's EU entry bid
  
• 03 October, 2005
  Gov't hopes Turkey will not miss historic chance to join EU
  
• 01 October, 2005
  FM Molyviatis briefs President Papoulias on foreign policy issues, developments in Turkey's European course
  
• 01 October, 2005
  Papandreou outlines PASOK demands vis-a-vis EU-Turkey, Greek-Turkish relations
  
• 01 October, 2005
  Greece to contribute 86,000 euros to UN for efforts to determine fate of missing person in Cyprus
  
• 30 September, 2005
  National Council for Foreign Policy ends with agreement on goals but not tactics
  
• 30 September, 2005
  'Full compliance with the criteria, full membership in the EU', foreign ministry spokesman Koumoutsakios sums up Greek position on Turkey's EU course
  
• 29 September, 2005
  Europarliament says Turkey must recognise Cyprus, Armenian genocide
  
• 28 September, 2005
  FM: Greek positions vis-a-vis EU-Turkey talks spelled out in counter-statement; optimistic over Oct. 3 start
  
• 28 September, 2005
  U.S. envoy in Athens refers to Cyprus issue in Washington conference
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Greek and French PMs discuss Europe, defence, Balkans and Turkey
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Karamanlis: EU must fulfil pledge, begin accession talks with Turkey
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Deputy FM discusses Turkey's EU negotiations, FYROM name issue with State Dept. officials
  
• 23 September, 2005
  EU's counter-statement to Turkey on Cyprus recognition issue unilateral and of a political nature, Ankara says
  
• 22 September, 2005
  President Papoulias sends clear message to FYROM over name issue; talks about EU-Turkish relations, Cyprus and the Balkans
  
• 22 September, 2005
  EU approves counterstatement on Turkey's declaration
  
• 21 September, 2005
  Foreign ministry spokesman on agreement reached on EU's reply to Turkey's unilateral statement on July 29
  
• 21 September, 2005
  EU agrees on reply to Turkey
  
• 20 September, 2005
  Governments of Greece, Turkey and Cyprus want resumed UN effort
  
• 19 September, 2005
  Greek, Turkish FMs discuss EU-Turkey ties, Cyprus issue during NYC meeting
  
• 19 September, 2005
  Papandreou outlines differences with gov't, unveils policies in TIF address
  
• 17 September, 2005
  PM Karamanlis, FM Molyviatis receive Justice for Cyprus Award
  
• 17 September, 2005
  FM Molyviatis calls British counterpart Straw on EU counter-declaration
  
• 15 September, 2005
  Greece and Cyprus working closely for best EU counter-declaration to Turkey, gov't says
  
• 14 September, 2005
  COREPER to examine EU counter-statement to Turkey on Wednesday
  
• 14 September, 2005
  Commisioner Rehn again stresses that Turkey must recognize EU member Cyprus
  
• 13 September, 2005
  UK foreign secretary and Molyviatis discuss EU counter-statement to Turkey
  
• 12 September, 2005
  PM: Climate in EU not pleasant, but creates no institutional problems for enlargement candidates
  
• 10 September, 2005
  Greece on British EU presidency-Cyprus
  
• 07 September, 2005
  Italian FM Fini says extra conditions for Ankara a 'mistake', calls on Turkey to recognize Cyprus
  
• 03 September, 2005
  Greek FM says British EU proposal regarding Turkey improved, certain changes still needed
  
• 01 September, 2005
  EU to reply to Turkey's announcement on non-recognition of Republic of Cyprus
  
• 30 August, 2005
  Karamanlis: Greek stance on EU-Turkey ties unchanged; commitments though must be fulfilled
  
• 19 August, 2005
  Karamanlis, Papadopoulos discuss latest Cyprus developments, airliner tragedy
  
• 02 August, 2005
  Turkey's non-recognition of Cyprus a "paradox that must end", Koumoutsakos says
  
• 01 August, 2005
  Greece on Saturday warned that the paradox regarding Turkey's policy on EU member Cyprus must eclipse
  

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