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The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Republic of Cyprus on the anniversary of its declaration of independence, in a post on social media, reiterating Athens’ commitment to a settlement of the Cyprus issue based on a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, within the framework of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

“Greece, in agreement with the Republic of Cyprus, remains committed to a comprehensive and mutually acceptable solution based on a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, within the framework of the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions,” the Ministry said.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

The current events within and beyond our borders, the 51-year-long illegal occupation of one-third of the island, as well as the ongoing Turkish provocations, allow no complacency, emphasized the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas, in his daily order for the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus.

‘Having as a point of reference that the enemy is not at the gates but within the gates, we are obliged to operate 24 hours a day in a state of constant readiness, leaving no margin for inaction, in order to safeguard the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus on land, sea and air,’ the Chief of the National Guard underlined.

He noted that the anniversary of October 1st ‘serves as an inspiration for us to remain committed to our duty and mission,’ adding that ‘freedom is not given, and the path of struggle and sacrifice never ends.’

He also stated that October 1st marks the recognition of Cyprus as an independent state and its establishment as a sovereign and equal member of the Community of Nations.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, continues to receive congratulatory messages from leaders around the world on the occasion of the national anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Cyprus.

On Wednesday, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella sent a congratulatory message. In his message, the Italian President noted, among other things, that ‘Nicosia and Rome are bound by a strong friendship, which I had the privilege of witnessing personally during my visit to your country last year.’

‘Renewing the hope that a solution may soon be found for the best possible coexistence of communities in Cyprus within the framework of the relevant UN resolutions, I extend my warmest wishes for the prosperity of both yourself, Mr. President, and your fellow citizens,’ he said.

According to the Presidency, a congratulatory message was also sent by Pope Leo XIV. In his message, Pope Leo expressed his assurance ‘of my prayers for all in your country as it celebrates 65 years of independence. I ask Almighty God to strengthen Cyprus as it strives to preserve peace and promote the legitimate aspirations of all.’

President Christodoulides also received a congratulatory message from King Charles III of the United Kingdom. In his message, King Charles stated, among other things: ‘My spouse and I extend our warmest congratulations to you personally and to the people of the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of Independence Day.’

He noted that while relations between the two countries continue to grow stronger, collective action is imperative in addressing the consequences of climate change. ‘My thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating fires in Cyprus, and I am grateful that British forces were able to support your competent Services in their efforts,’ he added.

Among others, congratulatory messages were also sent by King Carl Gustaf of Sweden, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, President of Switzerland Karin Keller-Sutter, President of Peru Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

European institutions have congratulated Cyprus on its Independence Day with posts on social media, referring also to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in exactly three months’ time.

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, made a post on X ,sending ‘warm greetings to the people of Cyprus on Independence Day as you celebrate freedom and peace.”

The European Council has also published a post on October 1st, explaining all about the anniversary to EU citizens wishing ‘Happy national day to all Cypriot people!”

The post explained that “the day marks the anniversary of the island’s independence from British rule in 1960. Independence was proclaimed on 16 August 1960, but the Cypriot government chose to celebrate it on 1 October.”

“The flag is the result of a competition launched in 1960. The orange colour of the map refers to the fact that Cyprus was one of the largest producers of copper in the ancient world. The two olive branches are a symbol of peace,” it added.

As regards the fort coming Cyprus’ Presidency, the European Council noted that “in exactly three months, Cyprus will be taking over the rotating presidency of the Council for the second time. For six months, Cyprus will chair meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU’s work in the Council”.

Moreover, the European Statistical Office, Eurostat, has published an anniversary infographic on social media with data on Cyprus.

Cyprus poses as an exception in Europe’s inflation trends, with its annual rate reaching 0% in September 2025, according to Eurostat’s preliminary estimates. At a time when the euro area faces a moderate yet steady inflation rate of 2.2%, Cyprus stands out as the only country with no year-on-year price change, while its monthly inflation even registered a decline of -0.4%.

This contrasts sharply with broader European trends, where sectors like services (3.2% in the eurozone) and food (3%) continue to drive price pressures. In Cyprus, however, this stability may reflect a combination of domestic factors, such as relative price stability in energy and food, and external influences, including reduced import costs.

On more detail, annual inflation in the eurozone reached 2.2% in September 2025, according to Eurostat’s flash estimate, marking a slight increase from August’s 2%. However, behind this average figure lie significant disparities, both among member states and across different categories of goods and services, revealing a complex economic landscape.

As for the drivers of inflation, services remain the primary inflationary pressure, with an annual rate of 3.2% (up from 3.1% in August), followed by food, alcohol, and tobacco (3%). In contrast, energy continues to act as a drag, with prices falling by -0.4%, though the decline is less steep than in previous months (when it reached -2% in August). Non-energy industrial goods remain subdued, with just a 0.8% increase, highlighting weak demand in certain sectors of the economy.

The differences between countries remain, as Estonia records the highest inflation rate (5.2%), followed by Croatia (4.6%) and Slovakia (4.6%), while France (1.1%) and Italy (1.8%) sit at the opposite end of the spectrum. Greece shows a notable decline, from 3.1% in August to 1.8% in September, partly due to lower energy and food prices.

Meanwhile, countries like Ireland (2.7%) and Spain (3%) exhibit stabilization, while Cyprus (0%) stands out as the only country with zero inflation, underscoring the unique dynamics of its local economy.

The President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, concluded on Sunday his visit to Cyprus, with a visit to the ‘Lieutenant General Sotirios Stavrianakos’ Camp of the Hellenic Force in Cyprus (ELDYK) in Malounta, according to a press release issued by the Hellenic Parliament.

During his, Kaklamanis held a series of meetings, among others with the President of the Republic and the President of the House of Representatives, while he also addressed the House of Representatives in a special session on Tuesday.

On Wednesday morning, the President of the Hellenic Parliament watched the military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus, from where he conveyed a message of unity between Greece and Cyprus in the struggle for liberation.

Subsequently, he met with Archbishop of Cyprus Georgios.

Before departing for Athens, he visited the ‘Lieutenant General Sotirios Stavrianakos’ Camp of the Hellenic Force in Cyprus (ELDYK) in Malounta, where, in an atmosphere of deep emotion, he laid a wreath at the Fallen Heroes’ Memorial of those who died during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, and was also given a tour of the on-site museum.

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President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has received congratulatory messages from foreign officials on the occasion of the anniversary of Cyprus Independence Day.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that in recent years, under the leadership of President Christodoulides, Cyprus has steadily upgraded national development and the people’s living standards and has promoted scientific and technological innovation and green development. Positive results have been achieved in these areas, he noted.

He added that next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cyprus and the 5th anniversary of the strategic cooperation between the two countries, noting that he attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations.

The Chinese President expressed his readiness to work with the Cypriot President “to further promote our traditional friendship, maintain our mutual respect and mutual trust, and continue to continuously enrich the China-Cyprus strategic cooperation that will further benefit the peoples of the two countries.”

In his message, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that the two countries enjoy a long history of strong friendship based on mutual respect and understanding and ongoing coordination on issues of common interest.

“It is our belief that through our efforts, we will be able to expand and strengthen our bilateral cooperation in various fields for the common benefit of our two peoples,” he said.

Christodoulides also received a message from US State Secretary, Marco Rubio, with the same content as that latter’s press statement on Cyprus’ National Day.

The presence of F-16 Viper jets over Cyprus during the military parade demonstrates once again the unified defence doctrine between Cyprus and Greece said Deputy Minister of National Defence of Greece, Thanasis Davakis, who represented Athens in the parade for the island’s independence day, that took place on Wednesday, in Nicosia.

In press statements after the parade, Davakis noted that he feels emotional because he is today in Cyprus and stressed that he is proud to commemorate with a sense of heavy historical responsibility and duty, Cyprus’ 65th anniversary of independence.

He went on to say that today we remember all those who fought for the freedom of the nation and especially the fallen ones, adding that we also remember that Cyprus’ Hellenism stood tall in every difficulty with self-denial, faith in democratic values and international law.

Referring to the Cyprus-Greece ties, he noted that they are historical, unbreakable and indestructible. Davakis said that both countries are determined for the common struggle to achieve a comprehensive, mutually acceptable, just and sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem.

??e Greek Deputy Minister also said that Cyprus’ reunification and withdrawal of the illegal Turkish occupation troops are the goal to be achieved through a solution based on the bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, as defined by the relevant UN resolutions.

He also noted that the anniversary for Cyprus’ independence is not just another historical anniversary, but a living historical landmark for Cyprus, a symbol of courage and endurance and, at the same time, a response to those who attempt to undermine its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

Greece and Cyprus must remain united in the struggle for liberation and reunification of the island President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis said on Wednesday, in statements after the military parade in Nicosia on the anniversary of Cyprus’ independence.

He noted that in order to achieve the independence of Cyprus, thousands of Greek Cypriots had to sacrifice their lives.

Kaklamanis added that in honor of their memory, Greece and Cyprus must unite more than ever in the struggle to achieve the national goal, which cannot be other than reunification, withdrawal of Turkey’s occupation troops, finding all missing persons and achieving the immediate release of five Greek Cypriots ‘arrested’ on July 19 by the ‘authorities’ of the illegal regime in occupied Cyprus.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.