Nikos Christodoulides

The UN may launch a Cyprus peace plan this year, according to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

Greece, Cyprus, and the UAE are forging a strategic partnership spanning security, energy, and investment, positioning themselves as crucial bridges between Europe and the Gulf amid regional volatility and shifting geopolitical alliances.

NATO secretary general says support for Ukraine is necessary to prevent Putin from attacking NATO

President Christodoulides urged acceleration of Cyprus' natural gas extraction plans with Chevron and partners, citing European energy security needs amid Middle East tensions and the Aphrodite field's geostrategic importance for EU supply diversification.

Europe on the Brink of Change: How Article 42.7 of the EU Can Prevent a Major War

The European Union is considering funding alternative Middle East energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones like the Strait of Hormuz, where twenty percent of global oil and gas passes, following fuel price spikes costing the bloc twenty-five billion euros in recent weeks.

The EU established an operational blueprint for Article 42.7 mutual defense after Trump questioned NATO commitment, with Cyprus leading efforts to clarify responses to member state attacks and simulate procedures during May exercises.

The EU drafts plans to defend its borders as US support wavers.

EU Commission to draw up blueprint for invoking mutual assistance clause

Greece-France Defense Pact Set for Major 2026 Renewal

Greece-France Defense Pact Set for Major 2026 Renewal

European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere

As Trump threatens NATO withdrawal, European nations are independently strengthening military capabilities through new coalitions, bilateral defense agreements, and expanded weapons procurement, marking an unprecedented shift away from alliance dependence.

Cyprus' president urges EU leaders to create a playbook for helping member states under attack.

Israeli spy firm Black Cube is involved in a Cyprus corruption probe, confirming its role in a sting operation targeting state officials.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides requested defense assistance. The Prime Minister responded promptly. A significant development in regional security.

Egypt's President Al-Sisi urged US President Trump to end the Middle East conflict. Al-Sisi warned of global economic fallout. Trump's intervention is sought to halt the conflict.

EU foreign ministers failed to agree on sanctions against Belarus despite opposition leader's plea.

Turkey navigates diplomatic isolation by pursuing alternative partnerships with the UK and regional forums while being excluded from EU defense initiatives, reflecting its shift from core European security architecture to peripheral status amid rising Mediterranean tensions.

European leaders discuss using the EU's mutual defense clause amid US tensions and NATO uncertainty.

Greece and Cyprus deepen maritime and defense ties during a ministerial visit.

Europe on the Brink of Change: How Article 42.7 of the EU Can Prevent a Major War

The EU developed joint defense plans enabling coordinated responses to military, cyber, and hybrid attacks on member states, with simulations testing mobilization speed, addressing gaps in Article 42.7 implementation without NATO's military capacity.

EU leaders ordered officials to prepare mutual defense protocols under Article 42.7 amid concerns about weakening US NATO commitment, with scenarios including conventional attacks and hybrid warfare already being drafted by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Spanish Prime Minister Dismisses US Defense Email Amid NATO Tensions

European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and former European Council President Charles Michel clash over Turkey's role in Europe.

European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere

The EU is conducting table-top exercises in May to test Article 42.7 collective defense rules among 27 member states, responding to diminishing U.S. security commitment under Trump and threats from Russia.

Cyprus urges the EU to agree on a joint defense plan for member states ahead of a summit.

US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases to strengthen its role as a regional safe haven.

Israeli spy firm Black Cube confirms involvement in Cyprus sting operation.

Egypt and Cyprus signed a framework agreement for natural gas cooperation. The deal was signed by Minister Karim Badawi and Minister Michael Damianos. The agreement aims to enhance energy cooperation between the two nations.

Egypt hosts EGYPES 2026. Global leaders attend to discuss energy.

Greece and Cyprus strengthened UAE ties through high-level meetings as the US Senate advanced legislation integrating the Eastern Mediterranean into the IMEC trade corridor connecting Europe, the Gulf, and India, amid geopolitical competition over regional routes.

EU leaders will conduct a wargame on the EU's mutual defence clause next month.

European leaders consider using the EU's Article 42.7 mutual defence clause amid US tensions.

Europe on the Brink of Change: How Article 42.7 of the EU Can Prevent a Major War

Al-Sharaa meets Macron on sidelines of EU regional meeting

EU Council President Costa states real Middle East peace requires consistent international law defense, while welcoming recent ceasefires and conditional Iran sanctions relief amid ongoing US-Israel-Lebanon-Iran tensions.

EU leaders agreed to develop a detailed operational blueprint for their mutual defence clause amid intensifying Trump criticism of NATO, seeking clearer protocols for responding to attacks on member states.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez dismissed Pentagon concerns about Spain's refusal to support US Iran operations from Spanish bases, emphasizing Spain's commitment to allies within international law frameworks amid broader NATO tensions over defense burden-sharing.

French President Macron Makes Historic Visit to Cyprus, Signaling Deeper Defense Ties

European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere

EU leaders convened in Cyprus to strengthen European defence by invoking Article 42.7, a NATO-style mutual assistance clause, amid Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO and concurrent approval of a €90 billion Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions.

Cyprus President Christodoulides rebutted EU Council President Michel's praise of Turkey by reminding him that Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974 and continues occupying European territory, countering Michel's argument against applying double standards.

EU-Turkey relations deteriorated after Commission President Ursula von der Leyen compared Turkey to Russia and China, prompting diplomatic backlash from European leaders and requiring NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's damage control mission to Ankara ahead of Cyprus summit.

France proposed a European naval mission to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, with Greece and Cyprus discussing involvement; however, Athens quickly distanced itself, citing Operation Aspides's limited Red Sea mandate while leaving future discussions open.

President Christodoulides emphasized his government's commitment to prioritizing national security, economic stability, and institutional reforms as core policy objectives within Cyprus's broader governance framework.

Egypt's President Al-Sisi inaugurated EGYPES 2026. The event aims to advance energy transformation. Egypt will boost production.