Nikos Christodoulides

Rule Changes

Announced the crossings deal as a step toward an enlarged conference

Nine crossing points span the 180-kilometer buffer zone that divides Cyprus. The last new one opened nearly a decade ago. On 9 November 2026, Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman agreed to add two more.

Updated 2 days ago

Built World

In office

Cyprus has had gas under its seabed since 2011 and has never sold any of it. On 26 October 2026, Eni signed the engineering, construction and drilling contracts for the Cronos field and started the clock on the country's first production.

Updated Nov 1

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Leading Cyprus's second EU Council Presidency

Cyprus, a divided island of a million people, took control of the EU Council on January 1, 2026. The presidency begins as Europe faces Russia's war in Ukraine entering year four, crumbling transatlantic unity, and a €2 trillion budget battle. It kicked off on January 7 with a ceremony in Nicosia featuring President Zelenskyy, and it promises a 'new approach' to Ukraine's EU accession while juggling 330 legislative files.

Updated May 19