Nicosia
Coverage of Nicosia in the Nexus archive.
- A wall through Nicosia reflects the decades-old ethnic divide in Cyprus, in photos
Nicosia's divided capital in Cyprus remains separated by a UN-controlled buffer zone since the 1974 Turkish invasion following a Greek-backed coup. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting to push for resumed peace talks between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, though positions have hardened over decades of failed negotiations.
- Turkey issues warning over France-Cyprus troops deal
Turkey has issued a warning regarding a military agreement between France and Cyprus. The agreement, a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), was signed by France's Defence Minister Catharine Vautrin and Cypriot Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas during an informal EU defense ministers meeting in Nicosia on June 8, 2026.
- Cyprus signs deal to host French soldiers on island
Cyprus and France signed an agreement for French soldiers to be stationed on the island. The deal was signed during an informal EU defense meeting in Nicosia on June 8, 2026, by France's Minister of Defense Catherine Vautrin and Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas.
- ECB Chief Says Inflation Expectations Remain On Target
ECB Chief Christine Lagarde stated that inflation expectations remain aligned with the central bank's targets. This reassurance comes as the European Central Bank continues to monitor economic conditions in the eurozone.